The Best Bead Show in Tucson proved to be my best show ever! What a great feeling. And my Arizona beads SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone for purchasing my work and stopping by my booth to wish me well and say hello!

I am currently putting work together for several competitions and exhibits. I will post more details if my work is accepted....we'll see.

My next show is The Vegas Art Glass Expo. I have been to the Expo several times but never as an artist. I will let you know how it goes!

Hello Everyone!

It has been a beautiful winter in Arizona and I have been busy every moment making beads, disks, head pins, jewelry and writing tutorials!

I designed and wrote my first tutorial "Melange Rings" that I unveiled at the ISGB Gathering in Kentucky...I am currently putting together the next tutorial, "Melange Pendants and Earrings". I will be releasing this new tutorial at The Best Bead Show in Tucson Feb 1-5. The tutorial is availble for $10 but is also available as a kit. In the kit you choose all the corresponding parts for earrings and pendants....kit fee $40 for an entire set and the directions. Ring kits are $25...or all of the above for $60 ($80 value if everything is purchased individually).

The Best Bead Show link is here: http://www.bestbeadshow.com/BestBeadShows/BestBeadShow.aspx?id=1
If you are interested in classes visit the class link at: http://www.bestbeadshow.com/BestBeadShowClasses/BestBeadShowClasses.aspx#1

I will be teaching "5 Rings in 3 Hours" which is the Melange Ring on Feb 2 from 3 to 6pm. The class includes all materials, the printed tutorial and I will have tools for use (for 10 students). You will be able to pick from the large variety of elements at my booth for your ring making experience.

There are many other classes by very talented artists and tons of one of a kind work, beads, supplies and more! I hope you can find the time to visit the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show! Check out this link for a complete listing of venues during this event. http://tucsongemandmineralshows.net/2012-tucson-gem-show.htm

Diane Sepanski
www.dianesepanski.com
ps Visit my web site and print the show coupon for discounts at my booth.

Metal Head Meeting Oct 16, 2010

Together with Fire and Friends Z Art Studio the “Metal Heads, Feat of Clay” was conceived three years ago. This group is a Chapter of the PMC Guild. Over the past three years we have had many new faces come and go, but have a core group of about 12 members that are very dedicated. This dedication isn’t necessarily to just metal clay….the true dedication is to the friends we have become with metal clay being the common bond.

Yesterdays meeting consisted of the usual agenda discussing different topics including classes, contests, member highlights and such. But it was the big day to exchange charms with our friends. It was great to receive each members hand made piece. A little something to look at and remember the thoughtfulness of my friends and the passion we share.

The last several meetings we have been holding “Group Sharing”. Members have volunteered to bring their knowledge of different mediums to the group and share their experience with the medium. Yesterday Julia Sweeney shared her knowledge of polymer clay. Julia brought many examples of her work with so many different techniques. We had time for a little hands on, rolling out different colors of clay, making canes and experimenting.

It was great to see Julia light up while she shared. And the members have truly enjoyed the sharing experience. Not only do we learn about different mediums…we learn a little more about our friends.