Glass Vendors BF Philly

2tumblingdragonz · #1 2011-08-11, 6:57pm

Are there going to be any glass vendors at this event? Looking down the list of exhibitors I don't see any glass vendors I recognize unless Starleen is bringing glass.

Thanks....

angel blessings
namaste
Rowyn

hotflashwanda · #2 2011-08-12, 8:10pm

I don't see any glass vendors on the list. Maybe next year if they offer lampworking classes again, there will be some.

There are, however, lots of glass beadmakers on the list, myself included. We would love to have you stop by and visit!! I'll even bring some glass rods, if that will help.
I've got a ton of glass, in all COE's!

Anita
www.nitabeads.com

Ofilia · #3 2011-08-13, 6:04am

ABR is always there! I'm sure if there is something special you needed, and asked them to bring for you, they would

.

Lea Zinke · #4 2011-08-13, 6:09am

I used to do that show back when it first started years ago! I miss it! Have fun everyone!

Kris Schaible · #5 2011-08-13, 6:19am

Lea you should come back... it is a super fun show... I love doing it... I know Wale is not coming due to no lampworking classes...and I dont see anything on the ABR schedule that they will be there either....but I do know it will still be a great show...looking forward to seeing everyone there...

2tumblingdragonz · #6 2011-08-13, 10:22am

ABR's not on the list.

I'm still gonna come to support the other people but I am disappointed that there's no lampwork classes and obviously that's affected the glass vendors.

I thought Firelady or someone from down that way was coming up, I read something a while back, but I confuse everybody's names.

Anita, if you want to bring rods to sell I'll come look for you! I'm mainly 104 with a side of BE and a small side of 96 for now. I think soon I will be able to hook up my mini cc and then I can start with a leetle bit of boro, but it may be out of my price range.

I had been looking forward to seeing and learning, but I know I'm gonna see and learn plenty. I love seeing all the beads and all the stones and all the ways to do so many things.

Kris you'll have your mandrels there, right?

See ya there.

namaste
Rowyn

cindyinpa · #7 2011-08-13, 12:13pm

Agree, Rowyn! Would buy some glass while there too!! Just soft for me tho...

Kris Schaible · #8 2011-08-13, 5:32pm

Rowyn.. I usually dont bring mandrels but if you drop me a line with what you are interested in I would be happy to bring some along...

Karen Leonardo · #9 2011-08-15, 11:21am

I think Jennifer Fahnestock is bringing glass. Her table is near mine which is #918 but I don't know what her number is offhand. We are across from each other. You may find some people selling glass that are lampworkers, just not the big companies.

ABR Dave · #10 2011-08-16, 11:36am

well folks.....i wanted to step in and explain our absence. this is just the honest truth, and not any attempt to bad mouth the show. i will just copy and paste a response i made to one of you in a PM.

It's a tricky situation this year. Ross and I were both supposed to teach classes. Also, the setup, and sale of the equipment in the classes is a big reason we do the show. So, when all classes were cancelled....with no notification, we were really left in a pinch. We'd already spent a lot of time and money organizing the classroom setup, etc....

The show basically bailed on us. They then left it to us to figure it out through the grapevine, that there were no classes. To this day, they have never personally communicated that the classes were cancelled!

We have since asked them several times through email and phone messages, to work with us on a booth. But, the communication has stalled. They are not responding to us at all for some reason.

So, with no classes, and no communication, we are left with our hands tied. The bulk of our customers were students in the classes. So, we don't anticipate doing nearly as well as the past shows, even if we went.

It's unfortunate this show has taken a turn away from lampworking. Hopefully, they will reconsider for next year.

I would like to extend to you the same offer we've extended to others going to the show. We can do free shipping on any order you place leading up to the show.

Sorry to say we won't be with you this year, but hope to get it straightened out with them going forward.

Thanks

Dave

Karen Leonardo · #11 2011-08-16, 12:08pm

Sorry to hear about that Dave. I hope they get it together. It doesn't seem well organized this year, plus the shift to the new venue.

Your imprint tools are on the way. Thanks for carrying them.

fadaway · #12 2011-08-17, 7:55pm

Glass and supplies are one of the main reasons I go to the show.........I will let them know I am displeased with this.......thanks for your response Ross and Dave.........

Chris

MagpieGlass · #13 2011-08-18, 12:28pm

Well having just read this. Guess it isn't a big deal that I don't have much money to spend. I was looking forward to placing an order for ABR to bring along but then did have the funds.

This show seems to be in a downward spiral since Interweave took it over from Primedia.

Now I'm not near as excited to drive over!! It will be nice to visit the artists and pick up findings and such, I guess.

2tumblingdragonz · #14 2011-08-19, 11:56am

well I'm here I will find you I didn't see your post. Off on a search for goodies. Namaste. Rowyn

2tumblingdragonz · #15 2011-08-19, 8:47pm

Wanda, I didn't know you are firefly so I didn't know where to look, I'll be back Sunday. maybe tomorrow if I find someone to share driving, but def. Sunday.

It was really nice to meet le friends today and put faces with names. I almost missed meeting a couple of people 'cause I didn't put their business names with their le names.

I think we did less than half the show.

Thrilled to say the construction on 422 is over and it's wide open and travel time from Hopewell/Pennington was about 50 minutes, but I drive fast.

It didn't seem as croweded together as I remembered the last one to be so the venue has some pluses to it.

namaste
Rowyn

PaulaD · #16 2011-08-21, 3:50pm

I didn't see any glass vendors there. I also wanted to take a lampwork class but when they made the announcement that there wouldn't be any I took something else instead. I have no inside scoop on this organization but I suspect that they may have trouble bringing propane into the building re fire codes, etc. and maybe that is why they steered away from Lampwork classes. I saw several beadmakers there and it was nice to see them among the rows and rows of gemstones!! Paula

jaybee766 · #17 2011-08-21, 5:30pm

I can't believe I've never been to one before but at least I made it to this one! A bit overwhelming but I sure felt better once I made it over to where the lampworkera were! My peeps! I wish I could have stayed and chatted with more folks but that storm was ferocious! Hope everyone made it home safely. I'm safely at my sisters in Westchester

Kris Schaible · #18 2011-08-22, 6:12am

I did speak with the show folks and they all said they could not get approval from the fire marshal to hold lampworking classes..... I was a great show... so glad to meet those that make it over my way...

Ofilia · #19 2011-08-28, 10:23am

Quote:

Originally Posted by ABR Dave

well folks.....i wanted to step in and explain our absence. this is just the honest truth, and not any attempt to bad mouth the show. i will just copy and paste a response i made to one of you in a PM.

It's a tricky situation this year. Ross and I were both supposed to teach classes. Also, the setup, and sale of the equipment in the classes is a big reason we do the show. So, when all classes were cancelled....with no notification, we were really left in a pinch. We'd already spent a lot of time and money organizing the classroom setup, etc....

The show basically bailed on us. They then left it to us to figure it out through the grapevine, that there were no classes. To this day, they have never personally communicated that the classes were cancelled!

We have since asked them several times through email and phone messages, to work with us on a booth. But, the communication has stalled. They are not responding to us at all for some reason.

So, with no classes, and no communication, we are left with our hands tied. The bulk of our customers were students in the classes. So, we don't anticipate doing nearly as well as the past shows, even if we went.

It's unfortunate this show has taken a turn away from lampworking. Hopefully, they will reconsider for next year.

I would like to extend to you the same offer we've extended to others going to the show. We can do free shipping on any order you place leading up to the show.

Sorry to say we won't be with you this year, but hope to get it straightened out with them going forward.

Thanks

Dave

Hi Dave, you know, I think you guys really missed out on a good opportunity. It isn't just students that buy supplies, especially if suppliers are scarce in the region.

I hope, regardless what happens next year, that you return. I think you and Ross will be pleasantly surpised of the supportive public.

ABR Dave · #20 2011-08-31, 12:47pm

Well, it's not that we didn't think there was oppurtunity. It's that the show completely cut off any and all communication with us after the classes were pulled. Myself, Ross, and Paul from Extreme, all left several messages with show promoters over the 6 weeks before the show. Not one returned email or phone call. We'd have driven on a day's notice for a single booth. But........

Ofilia · #21 2011-08-31, 4:36pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by ABR Dave

Well, it's not that we didn't think there was oppurtunity. It's that the show completely cut off any and all communication with us after the classes were pulled. Myself, Ross, and Paul from Extreme, all left several messages with show promoters over the 6 weeks before the show. Not one returned email or phone call. We'd have driven on a day's notice for a single booth. But........

Hi Dave, sorry to hear you had problems with the communication. The four of us in my group did not experience that. Quite the contrary! Hope there is a next show next year, and you can join us. You will very much be needed in the mix

.

PaulaD · #22 2011-09-01, 11:25am

Isn't Wale in the area??
Kris and Ofilia it was wonderful oggling your beads... hehe!
Paula

JennW · #23 2011-09-02, 2:58am

Dave, just as an FYI, I did have several shoppers come and ask me if I knew of any glass suppliers at the show. After talking to Ross at the Gathering I knew you guys attending was up in the air. I did suggest people call you guys directly or visit your website.

I was pretty shocked when I finally looked thru the show guide (on Sat I think, Friday was pretty busy for us) and realized I didn't recognize any glass suppliers.

Jenny

ABR Dave · #24 2011-09-02, 8:44am

yea, we really hope to return next year.

Kris Schaible · #25 2011-09-02, 6:46pm

Paula,
yes Wale is about 45 mins up the road from where the show is... I was great to meet you.. hope to see you again in april... I will have a full booth... more bead,frit and books....