Demo Schedule
Glass Craft & Bead Expo 2026 is bringing the excitement with live demos on TWO stages! Catch amazing artists in action at the Torch Stage and the Main Stage (Delphi Stage), happening April 17–19 in the Expo Hall. 🔥✨ Check out the full demo schedule below and start planning your must-see moments!
Demo Schedule
(demo schedule subject to change)
April 17
Friday
Torch Stage
Susan Richards
Sparkles in Lampwork Beads
(9:00AM)
Main Stage
Mark Bolick
How to Use Vari-Etch to Acid-Etch your glass surfaces
(9:00AM)
Main Stage
Shangri-La Art Glass
Melanie & Shaundra on Color Decisions (what-why-how)
(10:00AM)
Torch Stage
Jelveh Jaferian
Eye See You
(10:30AM)
Main Stage
Randy Wardell & Nate Smatana
Techniglass - The Coolest Tools for Art Glass - A Total Product Overview
(11:00AM)
Main Stage
Margot Clark
Working with Unique Glass Colors MUD and Enamels
(12:00PM)
Torch Stage
Stephanie White
Dichro Floral Spacer Beads
(12:00PM)
Main Stage
Barbara Cashman
Capturing Detail with SilkeMat Lite
(1:00PM)
Torch Stage
Patty Lakinsmith
Blown Soft Glass Ornaments
(1:30PM)
Main Stage
Loretta Hackman
Make Your Own Unique Fine Silver Fire-in-Place Findings for Fused Glass
(2:00PM)
Main Stage
Randy Wardell & Nate Smatana
Techniglass - The Foiler and The Station - The Complete Foiling System
(3:00PM)
Torch Stage
Dennis Gerasimov
Flower Implosion Pendant
(3:00PM)
April 18
Saturday
Main Stage
Carrie Strope
Mosaic on Mesh: Techniques for Collaborative & Community Projects
(10:00AM)
Torch Stage
Alana Nicholson
Hollow Beads
(10:00AM)
Main Stage
Randy Wardell & Nate Smatana
Techniglass - The Edger and The Runner - Newest Tools Release
(11:00AM)
Torch Stage
Joy Munshower
Sea Nettle Jellyfish Sculpture Bead
(11:30AM)
Main Stage
Betty White
Vitrigraph Design, Basics and Beyond
(12:00PM)
Torch Stage
Shelly Woollvin
Seascape
(1:00PM)
Main Stage
Wazer
The Art of the Cut: Waterjet or Hand Cutting?
(1:00PM)
Main Stage
Margot Clark
Working with Unique Glass Colors new Drawing Fluids and Enamels
(2:00PM)
Torch Stage
Laura Simone
Small Sculptures & Stringers
(2:30PM)
Main Stage
Randy Wardell & Nate Smatana
Techniglass - The Grinder Extravaganza - Nothing But Grinders
(3:00PM)
Main Stage
Nikol Manes
Mosaics with 51percent Mosaics
(4:00PM)
Torch Stage
Aja Vaz
Puffy Mandrel Hollows
(4:00PM)
Main Stage
Megan McElfresh with Stained Glass Association of America
Innovation IS Tradition: The Untold History of Stained Glass in America
(5:00PM)
April 19
Sunday
Main Stage
Randy Wardell & Nate Smatana
Wardell Fusing Molds & Techniglass Fusing Products
(10:00AM)
Torch Stage
Roger Parramore
Kyoto Cups
(10:00AM)
Main Stage
Steve Wortley
Warping the Light - A Demonstration of Arc Faceting
(11:00AM)
Torch Stage
Lewis Wilson
A Few Small Pieces
(12:00PM)
Torch Stage
Brent Graber
Soul Shield with a Beacon (encased opal)
(2:00PM)