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.
After Dinner Delights with Robin Schultes
October 10, 2023
Past Events
After Dinner Delights: Doc Roberts with The Wasp
Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2023
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!
Quarterly Meeting
January 6, 2023
Boro Icicles with Lisa Daigle
December 13, 2023
Tech Tuesday: Color Theory and the Color Wheel with Kathy Lagassey and Cheryl Peasley
December 6, 2022
After Dinner Delights with Jeri Warhaftig
November 15, 2022
Let's talk Kilns with Kelly Six
November 1, 2022
After Dinner Delights with Robin Schultes
October 11, 2022
Quarterly Meeting in Person!
October 8, 2022
Tech Tuesday: Color Theory and the Color Wheel with Kathryn Lagassey and Cheryl Peasley
October 4, 2022
Marcy Lamberson: Sculptural Beads
September 13, 2022
Tech Tuesday: Rashan Jones
September 6, 2022
After Dinner Delights: Show and Tell
August 9, 2022
Donna Felkner - Tech Tuesday
August 2, 2022
After Dinner Delights: Brad Pearson
July 11, 2022
Kathy Brash: Owner of Creation is Messy...CIM
July 5, 2022
Kim Edwards: Glass Chainmail
June 14, 2022
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
Terri Cobb, Branding and Graphic Design for Free
January 4. 2022
Janice Peacock After Dinner Delights
January 11, 2022
Secrets of Reducing and Striking from Double Helix Glassworks
December 14, 2021
Alexx Cheng - Homemade Tools for Tech Tuesday
December 7, 2021
Marcy Lamberson - After Dinner Delights
November 9, 2021
Lori Riley...All About Dichroic Glass
November 2, 2021
Carol Sorber Presents Goddess Beads
October 18, 2021
Tech Tuesday with Lori Rileyn- All About Dichroic Glass
September 7, 2021
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 Astrid Riedel
Tuesday, July 10, 2021
Technique Tuesday with Alexx Cheng
July 6, 2021
After Dinner Delights with Heather Bernhardt
June 8, 2021
Etsy 101, the Basics - Tech Tuesday Hosted by the Dragons
June 1, 2021
After Dinner Delights with Leah Fairbanks
May 11, 2021
Setting Up a Home Lampworking Studio
May 4, 2021
After Dinner Delights with Beth Williams
April 13, 2021
After Dinner Delights with Terry Henry
March 9, 2021
Selling on Facebook with Ann Wierbinsk
March 2, 2021
After Dinner Delights with Corina Tettinger
January 12, 2021
After Dinner Delights with Jelveh Jaferian
December 9, 2021
After Dinner Delights with Carol Sorber
October 18, 2021