by Alicia Sheerin

Photography by Goran Ortegren, Roland Feith, Sander Copier, and Sten Rosenlund

The International Society of Glass Beadmakers is preparing to get Fired Up in Omaha, Nebraska, from October 26–29, 2023, with opportunities to help glass beadmaking artists hone their skills and discover new techniques. Their Creators and Makers Second Sunday Series will continue, as well as Quarterly Creative Challenges, a monthly relaunch of classes from The Gathering 2022, and the opportunity to apply for several scholarships in connection with The Gathering.