Fran's Glass Bead Fancies

2012-01-27T15:26:00.000-08:00

And here are some of the mini-leis that many of you have requested. These little darlings are much lighter (and less expensive) than my "more is not enough" statement pieces :-)

2012-01-27T15:11:00.000-08:00

As you can tell, I am not good at keeping up with the blog! It's been super busy since I last blogged in May: my daughter got married, my Mom closed her home and moved to a retirement village here in Pendleton, I did eight shows, attended the ISGB Gathering, took three classes, and hosted Thanksgiving and two Christmases. But now it's January and I am tucked in to the studio thinking of spring jewelry and sending in art fair applications. I've been working on some ideas that have been percolating in the back of my mind for a while. These are my chunky floral bracelets with ribbon extenders converting them into necklaces.

BIG NEWS!

2011-05-31T19:57:00.000-07:00

My big news is my acceptance into the CCA (Center for Creative Arts) Gallery in Zionsville! CCA is the oldest continuously operating cooperative art gallery in Indiana and I am honored to be a part of it. My work goes into the gallery tomorrow (June 1st) and will be in the glass showcase just inside the door. So finally, my friends and customers can find my work on a continual gallery setting.

Murano!

2011-05-31T11:11:00.000-07:00

I'm just back from Italy and Paris and had an absolutely wonderful time! The day on Murano spent in the guidance of Offilia Cinta was particularly amazing

Time for the Women in Art Fair

2011-03-21T13:23:00.000-07:00

Time to get ready for the Eiteljorg Museum's Women in Art Fair this Saturday, March 26 from 10-5. I have some new spring lovelies for you all to see, so come out and join. On a disappointing note, I have been wait-listed for both the Madison, Indiana Chautauqua of the Arts in September and the Covington Art Fair in Ft. Wayne in June. Seems there is a lot of competition for jewelry spots at big shows!

Indiana Art Fair

2011-02-18T05:43:00.000-08:00

I'm off to the Indiana Art Fair. What great weather for a great weekend! Here's a few fancies I'm bringing along.

Getting Ready for the Indiana Art Fair

2011-01-29T11:43:00.000-08:00

The Indiana Art Fair will be held at the Indiana State Museum on Friday, Feb. 18 from 6-8 pm, Saturday, Feb. 19 from 10 am - 5 pm, and Sunday, Feb. 20 from 11 am - 5 pm. Come out and see 76 Indiana Artists on three floors of the Museum! I will be on the second floor in booth 2-62.

Getting Ready for Fall Shows

2010-10-07T12:06:00.000-07:00

I've been working hard getting ready for fall shows! The first big one is this Saturday, Oct. 9, at Fishers High School on Promise Road from 9 - 3. It's entitled "Christmas in October" (even though it is supposed to be 80 degrees outside), so I've had on the Christmas music to help put me in the mood. Take a look at some of the new goodies I'll be bringing along :-)

2010-07-23T16:45:00.000-07:00

Back from the delightfully cool air of Michigan to the mugglies of Indiana. Heat Index of 105 today - ugh. This is a grandkiddy weekend for me, so before they all descend, here are some Victorian sweeties I usually keep in stock!

Sculptural florals and bellflowers

2010-07-12T07:58:00.000-07:00

After going to the Bead and Button show in Milwaukee in early June, I was inspired by Nolly Gelsinger to expand on my sculptural flower forms. That inspiration along with the purchase of a couple of Carlo Dona (Murano glass tool maker maestro) bell flower presses gave rises to the following neckpiece statement - along with sweet little bell flower earrings. I also discovered the joys of Carnelian opalino glass. Can't imagine why I neglected the opalilno glasses for so long; they are just perfect for flower petals! Enjoy my glass garden :-)

Long time no see!

2010-07-10T19:33:00.001-07:00

Phew! I've been away from this blog for way too long. And since I never mastered the Dreamweaver program for my website, I have had my web addresses redirected to this blog. From now on, this will be my presence on the web :-) All of this is due to some wonderful ISLAGA friends, Lisa Atchison and Robin Koza, who helped me with all the technicalities - Thanks ladies :-) Just wanted to show a little of what I have been working on lately - raised florals. .

2009-08-26T12:47:00.000-07:00

Wow, I've been using facebook so much I forgot to blog! Just finished doing the WAMM (Wine Art Music Microbrew) in Greenwood and am now getting ready to set up my tent in the Pendleton Heritage Fair on Sept. 11-12. Come on out and see me :-)

2009-03-03T12:35:00.000-08:00

March 3

Hello! I am really new to this blogging thing, so there are no pictures yet. . . Today I went to Borders and picked up my copy of Artist's Way to join in a

Faceboook book club. And I cleaned beads -- yippee! I finally got Triton glass to strike. Pix later :-)