2013 Glass Craft & Bead Expo in LAS VEGAS!!
 

Yes, we are back again for the 19th time!!! Class registration is open and classes are filling up crazy fast!!! Our instructors are top notch and offering some great classes. Make sure you sign up before they are gone.

I am planning to go for the first time.. woo hoo.

Yay! My DH and I have gone every year for the past 6 years... this will be our 7th year.

I never get a table, although I am considering it sometime. Not sure if it would be worth it though.

I've missed the last 2 years, for various reasons, like a trip to China to pick up a grandson! And financial reasons for the other missed year. I want to go in 2013 so bad!! However, just found out today there is a really good chance I will have to have a hip replacement in the next couple of months....if I don't have to have the surgery, I'm going to be there or die trying!! :-)

Neil and I will be there, with my mom and we will be meeting up with SCHERMO! Jeri

Me and my partner in crime have just booked our rooms!

This will be our second time, so this one we want to concentrate more on the amazing classes than the actual buying of stuff.....

Would you let me know in advance when it's coming up next year? I live in San Diego county and would need to make plans in advance. Thanks.

I'm there! So many cool classes but can't afford them all LOL

I'll be teaching again. It is one of my favorite shows of the year.

I'll be teaching a dichro class, silver glass class, beginner beads and my glass flowers.

It really is so much fun...

Lisa

Wow, 19 years, how time flies! This will be my 17th year teaching there, this is my favorite show of the year (non-GS)! It will be great to see all of you again!

I am teaching Crossover for fusing (2 days..I think there is one spot left on Thurs, Wed class full). Also my dichroic and foil fish and turtle class, then the blown boro Sea Shells class! If you have wanted to try the tubing, this is the class for you! It is labeled "Advanced", you just have to be very comfortable on the torch, not familiar with tubing!
Anyone taking the shell class can get my shell tutorial anytime for half price, it will help immensely to get early and study it before the class!

Shirlannd- it is always end of March, first week of April timing....
Jeri's classes and carved beads are amazing (hi guys!)
Lisa's classes are awesome....she is a dichro queen! (Hi girl!)

Can't wait...is it March yet?
deb ;)

I am going! Have two tables in the bead bazaar and can't wait. I LOVE going to Vegas. We work hard and play hard too.

If you're on the fence, come it is so much fun......

I've got classes going on too. Deb, I don't think Jerri is teaching this year, at least I don't see her listed in the booklet.

I'm doing two beginner classes this year, an intermediate class and the sculptural class. Go to GlasscraftExpo.com, search under instructor (Catharine Weaver) and you will see class descriptions & all the info.

Looking forward to seeing all my teaching buddies again, new students and all you LE peeps that show up...whoohoooooo

Hi Guys, I will see you there, but I'm not teaching or vending! I'm actually going to see the show, hang out with friends, and maybe take a class.......I can't decide. See you there, I hear sign ups have been brisk! Jeri

Hi Catharine! Catharine's classes rock too...great beginner & sculpture classes and she is such a talented and patient teacher!
Jeri, that is great...what a concept....just going for fun sounds heavenly!

Will be great to see you all there...hope I didn't miss anyone...ALL the classes are a blast!
deb ;)

Me and Pam are gonna pop in and say hi to all.

Mike

Woo hoo! =)

I love this show ..I've been teaching here for quite a few (12+) years and I always look forward to it.

I'll be teaching 4 classes this year:

Beginning Lampwork Beads
Victorian Flowers
Mastering Dichro
Exotic Silver Glass - new class...all about the Double Helix. Tag, Bella Donna and more - YUM!

jump in and join the fun!!

Lisa

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I can't wait to see everyone... out of all the shows I do GC&BE is my ultimate favorite one.........I love and miss you throughout the year...... April hurry up and get here...
See you all real soon...

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Found out about this event 3 days ago from a bethlehem facebook posting. Had to act fast and just got permission from work to take some vacation so I will see you all soon!

Always wanted to visit Las Vegas and, since there aren't many teachers in my area, I can't resist this opportunity to take classes and see all the glass creations and tools. Super excited!

I'm now signed up for four classes:
Beginning Dichro Marbles -WED
Joy of Stringer - THUR
Dichroic Luster Fish and Turtle Beads - FRI
Coldworking - SAT

For those of you that have been there before... Any recommendations on where to stay and what to do? I should have a few days before or after the convention to see the city.

I should have a rental car.

So far I'm grabbing tickets to Beatles Love and am leaning towards splitting my stays between a few locations - for instance the Venetian and Marriott's Grand Chateau.

Would love any suggestions!

I asked for information about this show in Las Vegas, but all I can find is postings by people who are going. How do I find out about the show catalog, the dates, where held, etc.?

I'm going too! My husband has a trade show in Las Vegas at the same time, so the hotel is paid for :) I've signed up for 2 of Deb Crowley's classes, Dichroic Luster Fish and Turtle Beads, and the blown seashell. So SMpalmer35, I'll see you in the fish class.

It's all very last minute for me, I just signed up for the classes yesterday. Took the last spot in the fish class, lol.

I didn't even know about the show. But when hubby said he'd be in Vegas that week on business it all came together!

Leaving in exactly 3 weeks - it's getting closer....

SMpalmer it is so much easier to just stay at the South Point (where the show is taking place) It is only $50/nite and $90 on Friday and Saturday. We always rent a car as it is out a ways! Lots to do and see. Sounds like you will be pretty tired after all of those classes....

SMPalmer, cool! You are in my luster and dichroic fish class too, sweet! I look forward to meeting you and Donna too, have been chatting with her, can't wait! I love this show, after Glass Stock festivals this is my next favorite event of year!

Emerald Suites is right down the street, walkable for sure and a little less $.

See you all very soon!
woohoo, 2 weeks of SUN, a week of glass and good friends, then another 8 days with some longtime friends there!
Hugs, deb ;)

Hi Deb, I hope to be able to pop in and say Hi to you. The fish you did for Candy is just gorgeous!!

Lezlie, you sweetie pie, thank you so much! I asked her to thank you for the referral...please do stop in! I am always in my classroom until Sunday, then you may catch me at the booth B1 after my shopping on Sunday afternoon. I am buying 2 more paragon kilns there plus some other things I need, lol, so best bet is my classroom.
Big hugs! deb ;)

woohooooooo, the show is getting closer can't wait to see everyone..the one and only show I do each year. I have a couple openings in my Beyond the Basics & Wonderful Whimsicals classes if there are any folks still trying to decide. Good for you peeps who will spend a day with Deb, she's a great teacher and you'll learn some serious goodness. See everyone in a couple weeks!
catharine weaver

Thanks Catherine, her classes are awesome too, she is an exceptional teacher!
See you soon Catherine...we'll do a nice dinner...can't wait to see you and Wyatt!
Hugs! ;)

Hi Deb,

Michelle and I are coming for our first time. We'll find you. Maybe we can buy you a drink.

Bonny

Hi everyone...

There is a few seats left in my dichro and my silver glass classes....

Don't forget to make your shuttle reservations to get to the South Point from the airport. Call the hotel reservations...it's easy and FREE!!! YEAH

see ya all soon,

Lisa

Wow Late to the party here.
I have been crazy busy with life and not on line for a while.

I have classes too
I posted them here

I have a few seat in my Friday and Saturday classes.
Bullseye glass is donating a bunch of fun glass for us to play with!

Can't wait to see everyone.
It is an honor to get to teach at the same venue with you Lisa, Deb,
Catharine and all the other great teachers!

We will get to see Amy Waldman- Smith she will be at the bead Bazaar too can't wait!
SAm

She did! We aren't able to get there until Friday but I will try to stop in then or possibly on a break on Saturday!

Bonnie, please come by, that would be awesome to see you, you'll love this show (maybe not as much as Glass Stock but close!)
By Sat night I'll need that drink, maybe I'll find you, lol!

Sam, you are so cute! Be great to see you again too!

Lezlie. oh good, glad you got thanks! Yes, please stop in, Sat afternoon I am done teaching and in my classroom until 6 packing it up.
Woohoo, can't wait!
deb

Deb you're wonderful! Finishing up packing now.
See you soon.
Sam

So are you Sam....we love that you're part of the Expo family!
See you tomorrow!
;)

I am going too! I signed up for the flame off and HG-FR-68-A - MINIATURE CHANDELIER AN INTRODUCTION TO BORO TUBING with Chris Geile on Friday and Saturday. There is still 1 space left.

DARN, i would've loved to take that class. Unfortunately this will be the first time since moving out west 3.5 years ago that I won't be able to make it over there. Of course I will be over there for an unrelated activity a week later...
laura

I'm not gonna make it this year either Laura... :(

Hope everyone has fun though! Can't wait to see pictures and hear the stories! ;)

Wow what a great time ! Thank you to all my wonderful students. We had a blast!
I am one tired puppy.The classroom is packed now I only have to pack up my clothes and it's back home. Well one more trip through the expo in the morning.
Great to see everyone.
Sam

Had such a great time. Thanks to all my great teachers...I learned so much and had such fun! Can't wait for next year.

Thank you so much Sam for a terrific class and a great experience! Learned a ton from you and was so nice to meet you! Definitely will take another class from you when I get the chance. Would love pics if you have any good ones of our class :)

I enjoyed having you Collette and Lezlie in my classes. All my students were just great and so nice.
I will post pictures soon - right now I am sitting in the central jury room waiting to be called or sent home. Can you believe I had jury duty the day after I got back?

OMG! That just stinks!

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