Butterfly Beads

NEW Butterfly Bead!

I am so excited my new sculptural bead. I did this at a request of a client of mine for a pink butterfly pendant. I had never done this before, and as you all know I struggle liking pink. So after many failed attempts at implosion techniques and other encasement trials, I came up with this sculptural version. I a very happy with this. It looks great as a focal pendant. If there is interest in this, I will add this to my line. Let me know what you think at info@beckycongdon.com . Thanks!

Perspectives Exhibit Traveling

"Three Amigos"

By Becky Congdon

I am happy to announce that my "Three Amigos" aquarium lampwork glass bead selected by the International Society of Glass Beadmakers for their Perspectives: Traditions and Innovations in Glass Beads exhibition will be traveling. The Perspectives exhibit will now be moved from Corning, NY to the following venues:

• Jan 5 - Feb 26, 2010 - Ohio Glass Museum / Columbus, OH
• Jun 8 - Jun 13, 2010 - Bead & Button Show / Milwaukee, MN
• Jun 26 -Aug 1, 2010 - ISGB's The Gathering Conference / Rochester, NY

There are over fifty beads in the exhibit. I hope you all have a chance to view the exhibit which displays a great depth of techniques in contemporary flamework beads.

Annual Holiday Studio Sale at CMOG!

December 5 & 6, 2009
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m
The Studio at Corning Museum of Glass

For one-of-a-kind glass pieces, The Studio offers an annual sale of original glass art made by the nationally and internationally known artists who come to Corning to use The Studio throughout the year. I'll have my new items in this show. This is the last show of the year for me. You'll find original works in glass at reasonable prices—a perfect place to start your holiday shopping! Proceeds from the glass sale support the Studio's scholarship fund and residency program. Also, stop by to say Hi! I am helping with the Holiday Sale.

The Studio is located across the street from the Corning Museum of Glass. Guests can also make ornaments and flowers at the furnace, as well as icicles at the torch at a reduced cost of $5 - $10 for each item. These items require overnight cooling. They may be picked up after 3:00 p.m. on December 8. Contact The Studio at 607.974.6467 with any questions.

NEW SHOW & Winterfaire Canceled!

Ok, some good news and bad news... Boy, don't I sound like a manager!

GOOD NEWS.... I will be at another holiday show, "Golden Benefit Charity Holiday Arts & Craft Show". The show is sponsored by Friends of the Neuromuscular Disease Center at UR Medcial Center and Friends & Families Muscular Disorder Foundation. I will have my art glass (non-jewelry items) like ornaments, wine stoppers, canape knives/forks, key chains, bookmarks, cell phone lanyards, etc, etc. It will be a nice indoor event and SANTA will be there! =) Lunch is also available there. So mark your calendars for:

Golden Benefit Holiday Arts & Craft Show & Sale
Saturday, November, 21
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Quality Inn
4242 Lakeville Road(Rt. 20A)
Geneseo, NY
FREE!!!
Proceeds from this event going to the Neuromuscular Disease Center at the University of Rochester Medical Center & Friends & Families Muscular Disorders Foundation.

Bad news ... Event organizers sent out a notice yesterday that the holiday show "WINTERFAIRE" at Bristol Ski Resort has been canceled. I had postcards at my Open Studio Trail stating that I was going to be there. I apologize for any confusion here.

For holiday shopping for my art glass jewelry, please check out my web site shop OR call for an appointment. Thank you.

Open Studio Trail - THANK YOU!!!

Wow! What a great weekend for the Naples Open Studio Trail (Oct. 3-4th). My husband and I were busy getting ready the Friday before the event. It takes alot of work to setup for this. Here is a picture of my handsome helper (aka. husband, Shaun). I invaded his studio/garage for the displays of my work. Shaun is showing the "before", and the demos were in my studio which is attached to the building on the right. I was busy working up to the last minute, and my studio was a mess!!! Here is a before and after picture.





It may not look that messy... but glass was everywhere!! Anyway, we pulled everything together and had a fun show. See below for final displays.



Here's my helper...ready to greet everyone!! =) Thanks to all who stopped by. Hope you all had a great time. I look forward to opening my studio again next year with new items. (This year it was ornaments!!) Mark you calendars for next year, first weekend in October. Take care. Arrivederci!

Glass Flameworking Demo - Sept. 26th noon-3pm

I will be demonstrating glass flameworking at Mill Creek Café on Saturday, September 26th from noon-3pm in Honeoye, NY. While talking about the process and glass, I will be using a torch and Italian glass rods to form beads, ornaments, marbles, and pendants. Come learn about the exciting art of glass flameworking and about the upcoming Naples Open Studio Trail!

Come grab a coffee, lunch, or ice cream! I will have my latest glass items for sale. Hope to catch up with you all soon! Mill Creek Cafe is located on Main Street in Honoeye, NY. http://www.millcreekcafe.com/

OPEN STUDIO - October 3rd-4th

Come join me and 19 other artists for the Naples Open Studio Trail, October 3rd-4th from 10am-5pm . I will have my glass studio open for viewing as well as....

• My latest creations (ornaments, jewelry, cutlery, etc) for sale.
• Flameworking Demos
• Only time my "Orphan" beads are for sale. Come adopt a bead!
• Munchies & beverages provided!

Have a fun day driving around visiting the various artists studios in the lovely Finger Lakes / Naples area. This is a FREE EVENT!

Click on BROCHURE(pdf) for details & directions. For a hardcopy of the brochure, go to www.beckycongdon.com/contact.html and enter your address, request a brochure, and hit submit. A brochure will be mailed directly to you. Hope to see you soon!