In January, just as winter was ramping up, my husband, pet dog, and I hitched up the camper and headed for the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. The Arctic Vortex caught up with us in Louisiana and iced us in for three days. When we finally broke free from winter's grasp we arrived in Arizona to one of the warmest winters on record. While the locals were complaining about the heat, I pointed out that you don't have to shovel it. One minor glitch was realizing that all of our clothes had been packed in 6 degree weather and were not going to be comfortable in the mid 80's.
This year I shared a room in The Windmill Inn with Beth Kraft of Nordic Gypsy fame. We both offered classes as well as project kits for sale. My classes involved projects utilizing Delica beads and SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS.
This show is always a wonderful opportunity to check out the newest materials and techniques in beading, and to network with other beading colleagues from around the country.
This show typically runs from a couple of days before Punxsutawney Phil (a rodent with the gift of prophesy) predicts six more weeks of reasons to be in Tucson, until late February. Check out this year's websites while they are still up to see the wealth of activities and events that happen here.
Hope to see you in Tucson next year!
Beth Kraft and I at the show.
Melody Spense, Cathy Benton, and I enjoying dinner.
Leslie Rogalski and I at the show.
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