My beads are handmade from rods of glass melted and worked in a flame. I enjoy designing beautiful and unique beads and jewelry. The glass I use is handmade in small batches using ancient methods in Italy, the U.S. and Japan. I love the colors and the fact that I can create this beauty in small works of art that can be enjoyed in daily life.

Palo Alto Clay and Glass Festival, Association of Clay and Glass Artists, July

THE AMERICAN CRAFT COUNCIL SHOW, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, CRAFTCOUNCIL.ORG/SF, August

SACRAMENTO ARTS FESTIVAL, Sacramento Convention Center, www.americanartsfestivals,co, Nov.

Nevada City Artisans Festival, Thanksgiving Day Week-end, Nov.

Davis Art Center Holiday Sale, First Fri, Sat. and Sun, Dec