Bead Competition
2010 NATIONAL GLASS BEAD COMPETITION
Theme:
As voted by our Members the annual bead competition theme is Elements.
Although elements can be Water, Air, Fire and Earth, the theme is not limited to this. You can interpret Elements in any way you feel fit, the only rule regarding Elements is that your statement of techniques and the theme are very clearly described and stated to support your concepts. This is to avoid any ambiguity of your bead design which may affect the judging. Beads will be judged on technical merit and representation of the theme.
Entry Fee:
As a member it is free to enter, as a non-member entry fee is $35.
Categories:
We have 6 categories this year. You can enter one bead into each category.
Lampworked Bead – Wildcat Torch from Annie Rose
Fused Bead – $350 Gift pack Bullseye fusible sheet glass sponsored by Claudia Borella Glass Design Ltd
Kiln Formed – $200 glass gift voucher from Gaffer
Handmade glass Jewellery – $200 gift voucher from The Beadhold
Beginners Category – Weekday 1on1 tuition from Born to Bead
Winners from each of the above categories will be entered into the Overall Winning Bead Category and will receive an additional $200 for their amazing bead
Winners will also receive a professional photo of their winning entry for publishing purposes, be sent into ISGB Bead release for publication consideration, and included in the ISGB postcard project, NZGBA will use the winning beads for all marketing and promotional material for the 2010/2011 year
Entries Due:
Entries must arrive on 16 April 2010, please courier your entries to:
Lisa-Jane Harvey
12 Minaret Drive
Bucklands Beach
Manukau
2014
New Zealand
Conditions of each category:
• All works must be made for the competition and not previously exhibited
• All works must be 100% made by the artist, no collaborations will be accepted
• All glass must be handmade by the artist
• Fused and kiln formed beads must have a formed hole, i.e. a drilled hole will not constitute a bead, the hole must be part and parcel of the forming of the bead.
• The jewellery category all glass beads must be handmade by the artist. Seed beads can be incorporated but cannot comprise of more than 30% of the design i.e. the full and final focus must be handmade glass by the artist. Glass can be cast, cased or held by findings but again the bulk of the design must be handmade glass by the artist as it is a glass competition.
• The beginners category must only be entered by artists who have had less than 40 hours torch time
• Each member can enter in each category once
• Due to processing and judging timelines, late entries will not be considered
• Artists must provide return self addressed labels or envelopes for shipping or items will not be returned and donated to the Kiwi Bead Collection
Judges and Sponsors
As per above we have secured fantastic sponsorhsip of each category by businesses who have a vested interest in the continued growth of the glass community.
We would like to thank Annie Rose, The Beadhold, Gaffer Glass, Claudia Borella designs, and Born to Bead for sposorship of the catgeories
Lampworked Bead
Sponsored by Annie Rose
Judged by Peter Viesnik
Prize is a Wild Cat Torch
Fused Bead
Sponsored by Claudia Borella Design
Judged by Claudia Borella
$350 Gift pack Bullseye fusible sheet glass sponsored by Claudia Borella Glass Design Ltd
Kiln Formed Bead
Sponsored by Gaffer Glass
Judged by Gaffer
Prize is a $200 gift voucher for Gaffer glass
Handmade glass Jewellery
Sponsored by The Beadhold
Judged by Nia
Prize is a $200 gift voucher for The Beadhold
Beginners Category
Sponsored by Born to Bead
Judged by Lisa-Jane Harvey
Prize is a Full weekday one on one workshop
Awards evening
This will take place on May 22nd in Whangarei as part of the Annie Rose Bead week as will the AGM. This is a dinner function with lots of fun and shenanigans, the theme is Black and White. Dinner is per head so reservations are essential; please RSVP to events@nzgba.org.nz to book your seat. Dinner will be $35 per person attending. Prizes for best dressed and best beads will be given and an evening of fun and laughter is promised
Scholarship
Scholarship of $150 is on offer for those who register their interest. All names of those interested in the scholarship will be placed in a draw and the winner announced in April 2010. Submissions must be made to Lisa-Jane Harvey admin@borntobead.co.nz
Kiwi Bead Collection
The first year that the competition ran NZGBA ran the competition on an acquisition basis, meaning that winning beads were added to the NZGBA Kiwi Bead Collection. Some members were not happy with this so the next year we ran it without the acquisition. However, we recognise that as a community of Beadmakers we are in a unique position to protect and preserve our art for future generations. We would like to propose creating a collective of glass beads that we may in 10 years time be able to exhibit at NZ museums and possibly have a travelling exhibition. This is only possible if members choose to participate and donate their winning and entry beads to the collection. The collection will be held by NZGBA committee and will in a number of years be shown publically. If you would like to participate please indicate this on your entry form.
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Thank you to all members who took the vote for the 2010 annual bead competition. We will be using the theme ELEMENTS based on below results:
Black and White – 39%
Elements – 55%
Facets – 3%
Other: avante garde, elements is not limited to earth, fire, water and air
Elements – Use 3 specific techniques to express one element of your choice, either Earth, Fire, Water or Air. The three techniques must be explained in detail for judging purposes
We will be announcing the terms of entry and the prizes, categories etc shall be announced in 2010. You have a head start on designing your bead for the competition.
2009 NATIONAL GLASS BEAD COMPETITION
10 Photos
Theme: Translations
For the first time NZGBA have hosted the annual bead competition which was borne from Annie Rose.
The theme Translations – Translate your world brought forward some incredibly inspiring and interesting bead designs. With over 20 beads entered the competition is picking up in popularity.
This year Annie Rose were kind enough to offer their premises and the platform of their Annual Bead week to showcase the beads entered.
THE FOLLOWING BEADS WERE WINNERS:
Best Overall Bead: Fragile – Lisa-Jane Harvey
Best Lampwork Bead: Rock Pool Rhythm – Karen Irwin
Best Kiln Formed Bead: Greg Smith – untitled
Best Fused Glass: The Thong – John Hanson
Best Beginner Bead: Hokianga Turmoil – Kathy Parlane
HIGHLY COMMENDED:
A day in my garden – Lisa-Jane Harvey
Rose Tinted Dreamer – Helen Moore
The New Virus – Vicki Leisman
Ra Sun God – Michelle Anderson
Greg Smith – Untitled
BorntoBeadnz said
2009 Annie Rose Bead Week Report
What a wonderful week we had here in Whangarei. The Events and Classes that took place were well attended with enthusiastic Glass Bead Makers from all over New Zealand and Australia.
‘Beads of Courage’ was on Tuesday, May 12, with 8 torches going in the Annie Rose Torch Studio. We used the list of Beads from the Child Cancer Foundation and created beads from almost every category. Glass rods and torch usage was donated by Annie Rose Ltd and over 50 beads were made and sent to Isla Osborne, our Beads of Courage contact person. Thank you to all who donated their time and made beads and especially to those who came back donated their time and CLEANED the beads. They are all beautiful. This is the third year that Annie Rose has sponsored this event and will continue to do so. It always feels good to be doing something for someone and making beads is a creative volunteering opportunity.
Besides the events and classes there were a few sightings of mature grown women and men, in colourful poodle outfits. Apparently these poodles left the premises (escaped) and were seen in the Town Basin. You never know what’s going to happen in Whangarei, these days. We’re still wondering ‘who let the dogs out?’
Workshops for the next five days were filled with intermediate and advanced glass bead artists from New Zealand and Australia. Emily Lake taught an advanced class on Dichroic techniques with Effetre Glass. Beautiful creations always come out of her classes and, as always, it was a joy to have her around.
Kathryn Wardill, Melbourne, taught two days of Intermediate level techniques. Besides her lovely teaching methods, she talked about life as a glass artist, how to move up to the next level, how to get your name out there and opportunities for submissions to international shows.
The last two days the students were pushed to make large hollow beads, bird beads, rings, even a large branch with leaves and birds sitting in a row, and other creative endeavours.
Saturday Night was the NZGBA Awards Dinner and Masquerade Party. Of course there were those that went a bit over the top, I won’t mention any names to protect the innocent. Deb Miller, of Adelaide, won the Mask Contest and the $100 cash for her creative, and a bit spooky, handmade mask.
All of the beads were on display at the dinner and the Viewer’s Choice voting took place. Lisa Jane Harvey’s incredible world bead won, hands down. Good on Ya, Lisa Jane, you’ve raised the bar once again.
Personally, I summed up the week as feeling ‘deliciously exhausted’. My brain is on overload and I’m hoping that that feeling never leaves.
I can’t wait to try out the new things I’ve learned and create finished pieces of jewellery, rather than my single bead creations.
Judith Sleavin – Annie Rose