SBSGOAF welcomes Sage Harmon in an official capacity this year as a speaker. Sage has been a familiar face at our festivals and is an avid sea glass hunting enthusiast and collector. His entries in our annual Treasure Contest have been winners. This is a great opportunity to learn from a West Coast beachcombing expert.
Usually if you want to talk to Sage, your best chance is to catch him at one of several secluded coves along the California coast. He is a lifelong beachcomber and weaver, who now creates one-of-a-kind jewelry with the sea glass he finds. His work has been worn by the USA Olympic women's team as well as soul music legend, Patti Labelle.
Now, as a professional educator, he will discuss exclusive sea glass topics for the first time publicly during this year's Santa Barbara Sea Glass and Ocean Arts Festival.
Where:
Elks Lodge #613, 150 N Kellogg Ave, Santa Barbara
When:
Saturday September 9th, 2023 from 2:00PM - 3:00PM
Lecture 1) "The Allure of Davenport Sea Glass"
We will be discussing the lure of the most colorful sea glass in America. In order to find the glass, one must possess a combination of skill, good timing, and luck. Is the risk worth the reward? We will be taking a deeper dive into the ethics of sea glass hunting at this famous sea glass hunting ground.
Sunday September 10th, 2023 from 1:00PM -2:00PM
Lecture 2) "Iconic Beach Finds"
Sage will be sharing information on his top picks of iconic items that can be found along the west coast of North America, but focusing mostly on California beach finds. From sea glass, shells, animals and landscapes....every bit of the California coast will be "combed" in search of the most spectacular and noteworthy beach finds to discuss during this talk.