Informational sites:

International Society of Glass Beadmakers—the premier society of glass beadmakers. It really is "international," though it began in the United States. Check out the forums. The yearly "Gathering" is always exciting!

Lampwork Etc.— A friendly place to bring together glass; a great place to post questions on the varied forums and to locate vendors of glassworking supplies.

WetCanvas! Almost any artist will find her medium here, not just glassworkers. If art in any form is your "thing," you've gotta know about this site.

Mid-Atlantic Glass Beadmakers This site rocks for tutorials. A very exciting and active community of beadmakers maintain this site.