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ISGB Rendezvous Scholarships available
NEW! ISGB is offering scholarships to qualifying members to attend the Rendezvous at the Glass Art Society's conference June 3-6, 2026.
ISGB is offering (2) $1000 scholarships.
- Full GAS conference registration fee ($472 Value)
- $525 stipend towards hotel accommodations and travel expenses
- Application Deadline January 31, 2026
ISGB Joins the Glass Art Society Conference in 2026!
We’re thrilled to announce that the International Society of Glass Beadmakers (ISGB) will be an official part of the Glass Art Society (GAS) Conference, happening June 3–6, 2026!
Building on the success of our inaugural ISGB Rendezvous in 2025, we’re excited to continue growing, collaborating, and celebrating the beadmaking community as we join the larger glass arts world at GAS 2026. Expect dedicated ISGB programming, inspiring exhibitions, and engaging community events — One Conference One Community!
ISGB members register for the conference with the ISGB membership discount code found in your membership Portal!
ISGB Members register for the same cost as a Gas members
Full List of 2026 Presenters available HERE
By combining our efforts within one conference, we’re opening doors to exciting collaborations, creative innovation, and global connection.
Congratulations Your Bead For Venice!
2nd Place Winner
Jodie McDougall, USA
Gallo di Murano
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3rd Place Winner
Tenzin Phuntsok, India
Hope in Bloom
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Star of Venice
Elisabetta Cappello, Italy
Reverie
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Peoples Choice
Stephanie White, USA
Spring Daffodils
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Mission
The mission of the ISGB is to preserve the rich and diverse traditions of the art of glass bead making and glass working techniques; promote educational initiatives and professional development; and encourage innovative use of complementary media among artists and craftspeople.
online Glass Workshops
Instructors are invited to submit workshops.
Looking for an Instructor?
Visit the ISGB Instructor page to find an instructor near you!
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Glass Bead Evolution is a magazine created by beadmakers for beadmakers, and is inclusive of other mediums. Every issue features a complementary medium while maintaining an emphasis on glass.
Glass Bead Evolution provides its readership robust content that includes insight into artists' private worlds, tours of fascinating venues, tips and techniques for both glass and complementary mediums, a showcase of exquisite work, and reviews of tools, materials, tutorials, and books.
Back issues are available.
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ISGB Inspiration Gallery
ISGB Members and Non-members: You are invited to submit your work in conjunction with our membership challenges for the opportunity to be published in our premier publication the Glass Bead Evolution.
ISGB membership offers prize opportunities by joining the corresponding membership Challenges!
The Gathering / Rendezvous
ISGB Empowering Community Connections for a Brighter Future!
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