June 2023 Bead of the Month - “Nothing beats taking your children somewhere magical and looking at the sparkle in their eyes as they see and play with the floating wonder that is a group of balloons. Nothing gives me more joy than thinking back on those times with my children.” -Gerry White
About the artist: "Years ago, I apprenticed as a goldsmith in the Caribbean. Here, I found an appreciation of jewelry and wearable art. Over the years, I have been fortunate to study other techniques that include flameworked glass, fusing, precious metal clay, bead weaving, knitting, wire working, and braiding. In 1998, I started Beads by Design, a retail bead store in Georgia, where I have been able to share much of this knowledge with others providing them with the skills and materials to fulfill their creative quest." - Gerry White