AD-December 13-14, 2003 Atlanta, GA Dixie Classic Intergalactic Bead Festival

Dixie Classic Intergalactic Bead Festival
Atlanta, GA
December 13-14, 2003

10AM - 5PM Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14
North Georgia Fairgrounds - Jim R. Miller Park - 2245 Callaway Rd. SW
Marietta, GA
From I-75 Exit 260 west on Windy Hill Rd. south on Austell Rd. then west on
Callaway Rd. Follow signs.

Forty-two vendors from thirteen states with an extraordinary display of
ancient, antique, vintage, and modern handmade beads for sale. Also,
beadmaking demonstrations, identification and appraisals. Admission: $8.00
Saturday $5.00 Sunday BRING THIS LISTING FOR $1 OFF ADMISSION - 12 years old
and under free
For Festival Information, 888-729-6904, www.beadshows.com



If I can provide additional information or answer any questions please do
not hesitate to contact me at the below address.


Thanks,



Christopher England

Intergalactic Bead Shows

44 Tusculum Heights Dr Ste B

Greeneville, TN 37745

(888) 729-6904

(423) 638-1651 FAX

www.beadshows.com


PRESS RELEASE FOR DIXIE CLASSIC INTERGALACTIC BEAD FESTIVAL
Atlanta, GA The Dixie Classic Intergalactic Bead Festival will take place
10AM-5PM Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14. Forty-two vendors
from thirteen states will show and sell their wares of ancient to modern
beads, bead books, beading supplies, and finished beads, at the North
Georgia Fairgrounds - Jim R. Miller Park - 2245 Callaway Rd. SW Marietta, GA
From I-75 Exit 260 west on Windy Hill Rd. south on Austell Rd. then west on
Callaway Rd. Follow signs. An interesting mix of history and art, this bead
extravaganza will feature over one hundred tables representing the country's
finest bead vendors.
The fascination with beads is not a new one. People have been admiring,
wearing, and praying with beads for over forty thousand years. According to
Christopher England, the man behind Intergalactic Bead Shows, "Beads are not
a passing fancy. In fact, in the many years we have been hosting bead shows,
beads have only grown in popularity." When asked why he thought that was,
England's reply was noncommittal. "Perhaps it is because of the satisfaction
that comes from applying time and concentration to a small vial of beads to
create a three-dimensional piece of jewelry or sculpture. Or, it could be
the instant gratification found by stringing a collection of beads into
something unique that you can wear that evening. Maybe it is the inspiration
one gets from seeing other people's creativity come alive. Or, as one who
has attended an Intergalactic Bead Show can tell you, it may simply be the
experience of seeing so many colors, textures, and patterns together in one
arena that lends itself to the bead frenzy. Attending our shows is like
entering a room full of potential." Indeed, this weekend's Dixie Classic
Intergalactic Bead Festival will be the premier place to harness the
potential of antique and modern beads of every size, description, and
material. The festival will also feature local bead artists and shops as
listed below.
Among the noted glass beadmakers at the festival will be local artist
Susan Barnes, Fire Goddess, Marietta, GA. Susan designs and creates
beautiful jewelry using her own hand-crafted glass lampworked beads, along
with fresh water pearls, hand-faceted crystal, Bali silver, and her custom
designed lead-free pewter beads. Trained and inspired by many of the leading
artists in the lampwork and jewelry design field, Barnes has fashioned her
own style with an eclectic blend of colors, textures, designs and movement.
Her focal designer beads are available to jewelry designers, fashion retail
outlets and the public via her website and at the nearest Intergalactic Bead
Show.
What a treat it will be for festival attendees to be able to rub elbows
with the National Bead Society's Glass Beadmakers of the Year for the past
three years - They are as follows: 2002 honorary Patti Cahill, Dyed in the
Fire of Mars Hill, NC; 2003 honorary Lea Zinke, Jewelz of Clearwater, FL;
and the just announced honorary for 2004, Beth Olson, Olson Glass,
Kissimmee, FL. While each artist has a unique style and method of making
her beads, the basic underlying technique and age-old tradition remain the
same. Zinke specializes in garden floral beads, Cahill in her vividly
colored and precisely patterned dot beads, and Olson in her amazing use of
sculpture and creature forms. Each of these women has made a name for her
self in the glass beadmaking world.
Local bead artisan Linda Chirby, Chirby Designs, Atlanta, GA, is an
internationally known instructor for both public and private organizations.
She devotes her time to teaching beadwork while promoting and manufacturing
"APRAPO", her own custom designed line of bead patterns and kits. Her
patterns appeal to a wide audience as they necessitate mastering numerous
beading stitches like peyote, brick, and open weave. Each stitch has its
place in the various sculpturing techniques needed to shape the beadwork.
Chirby will be on hand to sign her book, "Fringe Out Your Beaded Projects".
To fill their impressive stock of precious and semi-precious stone
beads, Rampal, Ankur, and Arun Yadav of American Raw Materials, Lilburn, GA
import rough stones directly from mines all over the world to their own
select manufacturing sites, where they oversee the cutting of the gems.
Having an active role in all phases of the process allows them to closely
control the quality of the beads while being able to offer outstanding
prices. Along with nearly four thousand different stone bead varieties,
including beads that no one else carries and cuts that are brand new to the
gemstone world, American Raw Materials carries an extensive line of Bali and
Indian silver beads and findings and Lithuanian amber. Ask them about their
new stones and cuts for 2003.
Visitors to this weekend's festival are sure to find something to
delight them from the beads ranging from historical to modern, handcrafted
to mass produced, natural materials to the newest in synthetic technology.
Along with beads and bead-making supplies there will be numerous finished
pieces to choose from, including beaded bracelets, pendants, necklaces, and
earrings. The various artists, vendors, and collectors brought together by
The Dixie Classic Intergalactic Bead Festival will be bringing Atlanta the
best selection of beads in the galaxy. Let the creativity begin!

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"IF IT IS GOOD FOR BEADS, IT IS GOOD FOR THE UNIVERSE"
WORLD BEAD DAY September 28, 2003
** The Day To Wear Your Beads ** or join others beaders at an bead event
near you. http://nationalbeadsociety.com/worldbeadday
Visit the pages of the best bead vendors on the Web and the Intergalactic
Bead Shows at http://beadshows.com
SHOW ATTENDEES may contact the below for show newsletter.
CHRISTOPHER ENGLAND
INTERGALACTIC BEAD SHOWS
44 TUSCULUM HEIGHTS DR STE B
GREENEVILLE, TN 37745

Anybody else besides me going?

Elise

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Dixie Classic Intergalactic Bead Festival
Atlanta, GA
December 13-14, 2003

10AM - 5PM Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14
North Georgia Fairgrounds - Jim R. Miller Park - 2245 Callaway Rd. SW
Marietta, GA
From I-75 Exit 260 west on Windy Hill Rd. south on Austell Rd. then west
on
Callaway Rd. Follow signs.

Forty-two vendors from thirteen states with an extraordinary display of
ancient, antique, vintage, and modern handmade beads for sale. Also,
beadmaking demonstrations, identification and appraisals. Admission:
$8.00
Saturday $5.00 Sunday BRING THIS LISTING FOR $1 OFF ADMISSION - 12 years
old
and under free
For Festival Information, 888-729-6904, www.beadshows.com



If I can provide additional information or answer any questions please do
not hesitate to contact me at the below address.


Thanks,



Christopher England

Intergalactic Bead Shows

44 Tusculum Heights Dr Ste B

Greeneville, TN 37745

(888) 729-6904

(423) 638-1651 FAX

www.beadshows.com


PRESS RELEASE FOR DIXIE CLASSIC INTERGALACTIC BEAD FESTIVAL
Atlanta, GA The Dixie Classic Intergalactic Bead Festival will take place
10AM-5PM Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14. Forty-two vendors
from thirteen states will show and sell their wares of ancient to modern
beads, bead books, beading supplies, and finished beads, at the North
Georgia Fairgrounds - Jim R. Miller Park - 2245 Callaway Rd. SW Marietta,
GA
From I-75 Exit 260 west on Windy Hill Rd. south on Austell Rd. then west
on
Callaway Rd. Follow signs. An interesting mix of history and art, this
bead
extravaganza will feature over one hundred tables representing the
country's
finest bead vendors.
The fascination with beads is not a new one. People have been
admiring,
wearing, and praying with beads for over forty thousand years. According
to
Christopher England, the man behind Intergalactic Bead Shows, "Beads are
not
a passing fancy. In fact, in the many years we have been hosting bead
shows,
beads have only grown in popularity." When asked why he thought that was,
England's reply was noncommittal. "Perhaps it is because of the
satisfaction
that comes from applying time and concentration to a small vial of beads
to
create a three-dimensional piece of jewelry or sculpture. Or, it could be
the instant gratification found by stringing a collection of beads into
something unique that you can wear that evening. Maybe it is the
inspiration
one gets from seeing other people's creativity come alive. Or, as one who
has attended an Intergalactic Bead Show can tell you, it may simply be the
experience of seeing so many colors, textures, and patterns together in
one
arena that lends itself to the bead frenzy. Attending our shows is like
entering a room full of potential." Indeed, this weekend's Dixie Classic
Intergalactic Bead Festival will be the premier place to harness the
potential of antique and modern beads of every size, description, and
material. The festival will also feature local bead artists and shops as
listed below.
Among the noted glass beadmakers at the festival will be local artist
Susan Barnes, Fire Goddess, Marietta, GA. Susan designs and creates
beautiful jewelry using her own hand-crafted glass lampworked beads, along
with fresh water pearls, hand-faceted crystal, Bali silver, and her custom
designed lead-free pewter beads. Trained and inspired by many of the
leading
artists in the lampwork and jewelry design field, Barnes has fashioned her
own style with an eclectic blend of colors, textures, designs and
movement.
Her focal designer beads are available to jewelry designers, fashion
retail
outlets and the public via her website and at the nearest Intergalactic
Bead
Show.
What a treat it will be for festival attendees to be able to rub
elbows
with the National Bead Society's Glass Beadmakers of the Year for the past
three years - They are as follows: 2002 honorary Patti Cahill, Dyed in the
Fire of Mars Hill, NC; 2003 honorary Lea Zinke, Jewelz of Clearwater, FL;
and the just announced honorary for 2004, Beth Olson, Olson Glass,
Kissimmee, FL. While each artist has a unique style and method of making
her beads, the basic underlying technique and age-old tradition remain the
same. Zinke specializes in garden floral beads, Cahill in her vividly
colored and precisely patterned dot beads, and Olson in her amazing use of
sculpture and creature forms. Each of these women has made a name for her
self in the glass beadmaking world.
Local bead artisan Linda Chirby, Chirby Designs, Atlanta, GA, is an
internationally known instructor for both public and private
organizations.
She devotes her time to teaching beadwork while promoting and
manufacturing
"APRAPO", her own custom designed line of bead patterns and kits. Her
patterns appeal to a wide audience as they necessitate mastering numerous
beading stitches like peyote, brick, and open weave. Each stitch has its
place in the various sculpturing techniques needed to shape the beadwork.
Chirby will be on hand to sign her book, "Fringe Out Your Beaded
Projects".
To fill their impressive stock of precious and semi-precious stone
beads, Rampal, Ankur, and Arun Yadav of American Raw Materials, Lilburn,
GA
import rough stones directly from mines all over the world to their own
select manufacturing sites, where they oversee the cutting of the gems.
Having an active role in all phases of the process allows them to closely
control the quality of the beads while being able to offer outstanding
prices. Along with nearly four thousand different stone bead varieties,
including beads that no one else carries and cuts that are brand new to
the
gemstone world, American Raw Materials carries an extensive line of Bali
and
Indian silver beads and findings and Lithuanian amber. Ask them about
their
new stones and cuts for 2003.
Visitors to this weekend's festival are sure to find something to
delight them from the beads ranging from historical to modern, handcrafted
to mass produced, natural materials to the newest in synthetic technology.
Along with beads and bead-making supplies there will be numerous finished
pieces to choose from, including beaded bracelets, pendants, necklaces,
and
earrings. The various artists, vendors, and collectors brought together by
The Dixie Classic Intergalactic Bead Festival will be bringing Atlanta the
best selection of beads in the galaxy. Let the creativity begin!

####### End #######


--
"IF IT IS GOOD FOR BEADS, IT IS GOOD FOR THE UNIVERSE"
WORLD BEAD DAY September 28, 2003
** The Day To Wear Your Beads ** or join others beaders at an bead event
near you. http://nationalbeadsociety.com/worldbeadday
Visit the pages of the best bead vendors on the Web and the Intergalactic
Bead Shows at http://beadshows.com
SHOW ATTENDEES may contact the below for show newsletter.
CHRISTOPHER ENGLAND
INTERGALACTIC BEAD SHOWS
44 TUSCULUM HEIGHTS DR STE B
GREENEVILLE, TN 37745