Summer Announcements

Hello everyone,

I hope your summer is getting off to a great start. I just wanted to let you know about some of the things that I have happening this summer.

First I’m doing something quite different but very exciting for me. I’ll be performing (on the cello) with the Viver Brasil Dance Company in a program called The Gift on the Water/Omi Odara. Experience Brazil’s Afro-Bahian culture on Saturday July 5th at the Ford Amphitheatre in Hollywood, CA at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $28, students and children $5. The Ford Amphitheatre is located on 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East Hollywood, CA.
Ford Theatres
Viver Brasil

I’ll also be teaching some glass bead making workshops at the UCSD Crafts Center in La Jolla, CA. Next Steps in Glass Beadmaking on July 12th and August 16th and Introduction to Glass Beadmaking on August 23rd. For complete class descriptions, costs and location please visit the Crafts Center website at UCSD Crafts Center Come learn, discover and play with hot glass!


The International Society of Glass Beadmakers Gathering conference will be at the Oakland Convention Center at the Marriot Hotel in downtown Oakland, CA. The incredible bead bazaar is open to the public on Saturday August 9th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $5 admission. You will see some of the most amazing and beautiful work by bead makers from around the world. Please stop by if you’re in the area, I’d love to see you. ISGB Gathering


Have a wonderful summer. I hope to see you soon!