Summer Shows

We look forward to heading back on the road again this month after a break to re-stock and re-group. We hope you can make it to one of our summer shows. This month we will be in Sudbury and Bancroft, Ontario.

Sudbury Gem and Mineral Show

Friday July 17th - 5pm to 9pm
Saturday July 18th - 10am to 6pm
Sunday July 19th - 10am to 5pm

Address:
Carmichael Arena
1298 Bancroft Drive
Sudbury, Ontario

Bancroft Gemboree

Thursday July 30th - 10am to 6pm
Friday July 31st - 10am to 6pm
Saturday August 1st - 10am to 6pm
Sunday August 2nd - 10am to 5pm

Address:
North Hastings Community Centre
103 Newkirk Blvd
Bancroft, Ontario

Courses

Interested in learning a new technique? We have 6 classes being offered this month. 

There is a maximum of 5 students per class and classes must be paid for in advance to secure your spot. Fees include a kit.
Courses may not run if there is only one student signed up. Why not grab a friend and make a day of it?

Friday July 10th - 1:30 to 4pm - $60
Wave Necklace - Using 4mm beads and 10/0 seed beads, create a wavy style necklace. The same technique can be used with larger beads as well.

Saturday July 11th - 9:30 to 12pm - $65
Loopy Pendant - Using wire and an assortment of gemstone beads, create a wire looped pendant and earrings.

Saturday July 11th - 1 to 3:30pm - $65
Wire Wrapped Pendants - Using round and square wire, create a cage to wrap around a gemstone pendant. Two different styles will be shown in class.

Friday July 24th - 1:30 to 4pm - $65
Loom 101 - Create a loomed bracelet with Czech seed beads. A take home loom is included in the kit price.

Saturday July 25th - 9:30 to 4pm - $60
Knotted Necklace - Learn the traditional technique of pearl knotting using silk thread, bead tips and gemstone beads.

Saturday July 25th - 1 to 3:30pm - $45
Beading 101 - Learn the basics of beading including crimping a bracelet, making a pair of earrings & an overview on stringing materials and tools.