Events
The Virginia Firebirds host talented artists from around the world to share with our group. We host an artist demo every second Tuesday of the month. Events and videos of the demos are for members only. Please sign up to join in the fun. With the ongoing Pandemic, all of our events are hosted on Zoom. For more information about the specific events, please refer to our Facebook page.
Artist Studio Visit at The Torpedo Factory
March 9th, visit Alison Sigethy's studio at the Torpedo Factory
December/January Bead Challenge - Starry Night
Keeping with the thread of imagination, the Dec-Jan bead challenge jumps from fantastical beings to one of the most recognizable pieces of art in the world, Starry Night. One of the biggest points of interest about this painting is that it came entirely from Van Gogh’s imagination. None of the scenery matches the area surrounding Saint-Paul or the view from his window. As a man who religiously paints what he sees, it’s a remarkable break from Van Gogh’s normal work. Be sure to share your work on the Facebook page.
Oct-Nov Theme: Fantastical Beings
Winged, Furry, horned, multi-tailed....whatever you can dream up. One is only limited by one's imagination. Be sure to share in the Firebirds Facebook Group.
Past Events
Summer Social at 3 Creeks Winery
July 22, 2023
August-September 2023 Bead Challenge: Jackson Pollock's Male and Female.
Here's a quick write-up for those interested (https://totallyhistory.com/male-and-female/) As always, feel free to continue to post your pix of any challenge-inspired beads, even if the theme has passed. Just remember to use the tag #vafbchallenge.
June-July 2023 Bead Challenge
Salty! Summer sweat, treats, tears, an attitude or ocean spray. Bring it on! Be sure to share your beads of the post in the Facebook Group.
April-May 2023 Bead Challenge
Please post your glass work inspired by Improvisation Deluge by Wessily Kandisnsky on our group Facebook page.
March 2023 Theme: Metal
March is here! Let's see if the theme of metal inspires anyone. Post your creations to our FB group and tag it with #vafbchallenge. Happy melting!
After Dinner Delights with Corina Tettinger
May 10, 2022
Murano in Crisis with Mike Frantz
May 3, 2022
After Dinner Delights with Stephanie Sersich
April 12, 2022
Jelveh Jaferian - Connecting Social Media
April 5, 2022
After Dinner Delights with Adriene Buffington
March 8, 2022
Wellness Wednesday with Jody Lee
March 2, 2022
After Dinner Delights with Teresa Jardines
February 8, 2022
Oxygen Concentrators with Justin LaClair
February 1, 2022
After Dinner Delights with Heather Trimlett
September 14, 2021
After Dinner Delights with Rashan Jones
August 10, 2021
Tech Tuesday: Setting up for Shows and Vending Spaces
August 3, 2021
After Dinner Delights with Carol Sorber
October 18, 2021