Schedule is subject to change. Check back for the latest information.
Full descriptions of classes can be found on the classes page. Note you must purchase an Expo ticket to access the Expo classes page.
Thursday, May 18th, 2023
| Sign-in and “at the door registration” | 9am – 3pm | Glenwood Ballroom Foyer | |
| Artist showroom set-up | 9am – 3pm | Glenwood Ballroom | |
| Lunch on your own | If you have a class on Thursday, remember your class starts at noon | ||
| Class Kathleen Hunt “Ribbon Fantasy“ | Noon — 4pm | Magnolia | |
| Class Peggy Kittelson – “A Playday with Peggy” | Noon – 4pm | Sycamore | |
| Class Marc Tickle “Mesmer Rising” | noon — 4pm | Dogwood | |
| Artist Meeting Artist with sales room tables are asked to meet to discuss policies and procedures and ask questions |
3pm – 4pm | Glenwood ballroom | |
| Retailer Only Showroom Session 1 hour | 4pm – 6pm | Glenwood ballroom | |
| Collectors’ Reception – Hosted by Jim and Cindy Riedl • A Beer and Wine Bar with Hors D’oeuvres will be provided for the Collectors Meeting • Artists and retailers are invited to join as soon as the retailer session has concluded |
4pm – 6pm | Salon D |
Friday, May 19th, 2023
| Opening Meeting | 9am – 9:20am | Salon A-D |
| Kaleidoscope Unveiling | 9:20am – Noon | Salon A-D |
| Buffet Lunch “Southern Comfort” | Noon – 1:00pm | Salons E, F, G, & H |
| Showroom Open to BKS Members | 1 — 5:30pm | Glenwood Ballroom |
| Class Laura Wilde “Rainbow Mist” | 1pm – 4:30pm | Sycamore |
| Class Marc Tickle “Moulin Rouge” | 1pm — 4:30pm | Magnolia |
| Class Peggy Kittelson “A Playday with Peggy” | 1pm – 4:30pm | Dogwood |
| Dinner on your own | evening |
Saturday, May 20th, 2023
| Breakfast “Sunrise Breakfast Buffet” | 8:00am — 9:00 AM | Salons E-H |
| Showroom Open to Public ($5 admission) Free to Expo Attendees | 9:00am — 4:00 PM | Glenwood ballroom |
| Class: Kathleen Hunt “Ribbon Fantasy” | 9:30am – Noon | Magnolia |
| Class: Steve Kittelson “Stressed Out” | 9:30am – Noon | Sycamore |
| Presentation: Doug Norman “Brewster’s World” | 9:30am – Noon | Salon D |
| Lunch on your own | ||
| Class: Marc Tickle “Phoenix Rising” | 1pm – 4:30pm | Dogwood |
| Class: Dan Land “Tesla Tessellation” | 1pm – 4:30pm | Magnolia |
| Class: Scott Cole “Necklace” scope | 1pm – 4:30pm | Sycamore |
| Presentation: Michael Lewitt “Working Safely” | 1pm — 4:30 PM | Salon A-D |
| EXPO Banquet “Fly Away With Me” Join us Saturday Night, May 20th at the Brewster International Kaleidoscope EXPO for an evening of great food, music, and fun. Come dressed in your best southern or aeronautical attire. There will be a prize for the best representation of the party theme! Beer and Wine open bar (6:00 – 8:00) | 6:00pm – 10:00pm | Salons E, F, G, & H |
Sunday, May 21st 2023
| Breakfast “Executive Breakfast Buffet” | 8:00am — 9:00 AM | Salons E-H |
| Annual Meeting/People’s Choice Awards | 11am – Noon | Salon D |
| Panel Discussion: “Nuts & Bolts of Kaleidoscope Design & Construction” Numerous artists will be making short presentations on the many skills related to designing and building of kaleidoscopes! |
9:00am – 11:00am | Salon D |
| Lunch on your own | ||
| Showroom Open to Public ($5 admission) Free to Expo Attendees | Noon – 4pm | Glenwood ballroom | Showroom clean-up and pack-up | 4pm— 6pm |
Last update 2023-05-15