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Welcome to the Saint Louis Lampworkers Society! The SLLS is dedicated
to the art of lampworking; making glass beads in an open flame. The Society
provides resources and educational forums for those in the region interested
in learning more about lampworked beads.
About the SLLS
Beginning in 1999, a small group of St. Louis glass beadmakers met in what
became the foundation of the Saint Louis Lampworkers Society. With the goal
of sharing knowledge, ideas and resources, the group formally organized
in 2002. Meeting schedules, demonstrations and art shows were the main topics
of discussion in those formative meetings. By March 2003, the SLLS had 37
members and an organized approach to an annual bead show with sponsorship
from two of the local bead stores that cater to lampwork artists. Today,
the SLLS continues to support the founding ideals of increasing awareness
of the art, sharing resorces and providing a forum for local lampwork artists
to share their experiences and knowledge.
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GLASS RODS - Used in creating lampwork beads, and come in several coefficents of expansion ranging from 32-128 COE (hard-soft). While all COEs are useful, many lampworkers prefer 104 glass for it's ease of use and wide color palette.
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SLLS Happenings - June 2009
Next Meeting
Date: Sunday, July 12, 2009
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Fred Linder's home (St. Charles, MO)
Activities: SLLS Update, Bead & Tell, Summer-Themed Bead Challenge
Check out the SLLS Calendar for additional meeting information!
Mark your Calendar!
Saint Louis Gathering
Date: July (exact weekend TBD)
For those of us who can't make it to the ISGB Gathering in Miami, FL, we'll be having our own "gathering" a little closer to home! Save the date for this fun event which will most likely take place at the Casperhaus! Details and information coming soon!
Glass Galore 2009
Date: Saturday, September 26th, 2009
Where: Kirkwood Community Center, Kirkwood, MO
For more information on this exciting, annual event, please visit the SLLS Glass Galore page!
SLLS Happenings are updated once a month. If you a member and would like to submit something for the next SLLS Happenings, please contact us with your announcements, publications, events, etc. no later than the 15th of the month to be included in the next update.
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