Shows

Here are the last gem and mineral shows for 2024. We hope you are able to stop by and stock up on all your favourite supplies ahead of the winter season.

Ancaster Gem and Mineral Show

Saturday October 5th - 10am to 5pm
Sunday October 6th - 10am to 4pm**

Address:
Ancaster Fairgrounds
Merritt Hall Complex
630 Trinity Road
Ancaster, ON
**Please note that the show will close at 4pm on Sunday instead of 5pm**

Montreal Gem and Mineral Show

Friday October 18th - 12pm to 9pm
Saturday October 19th - 10am to 7pm
Sunday October 20th - 10am to 5pm

Address:
Palais des congrès de Montréal
201 Ave. Viger Ouest
Montréal, Quebec

Thanksgiving

We will be closed Monday, October 14th for Thanksgiving.
We hope you are able spend some time with family, friends and loved ones this holiday weekend. 

Courses

Are you looking to learn a new technique this month? We are offering 5 classes in October. If there is a technique you are wanting to learn, but don't see a date option available, let us know and we can schedule a date. Classes must be paid for in advance and there is a maximum of 5 students per class. Fees include a kit.

*New* 
Courses may not run if there is only one student signed up. Why not grab a friend and make a day of it?

Saturday October 12th - 9:30 to 12pm - $45
Peyote 101 - Using 10/0 seed beads, learn the beginner seed bead stitch of even count Peyote to make a bracelet.

Saturday October 12th - 1:00 to 3:30pm - $55
Wire & Chain Necklace - Learn to bend and wrap wire, connecting bead segments to chain.

Saturday October 26th - 9:30 to 12pm - $65
Mini 3D Star - Learn to combine peyote and herringbone stitches to create warped squares. Zip them together to create a star. This technique is labour intensive; you will not complete the project in class.

Saturday October 26th - 1:00 to 3:30pm - $55
Coral Fringe - Create a fringe necklace with seed beads and glass pearls. This technique is labour intensive; you will not complete the project in class.

Tuesday October 29th - 1:30 to 4pm - $45
Beading 101 - Learn the basics of beading including crimping a bracelet, making earrings & an overview on stringing materials and tools.

Harmony Doll Workshop

Learn a new technique! In this class you will make a shaped doll and stitch beads onto the body with an intuitive approach. You can choose a theme such as earth, fire, the sea, vintage or just make something whimsical. You can bead the whole doll or just parts of it. Use your imagination, the sky is the limit. It will take some time to stitch the beads and students will not finish in class time.

$90 for a full sized doll Kits will include a sewn body, choice of face, an assortment of beads, needle and thread. You may wish to bring some seed beads of your own, ribbons and charms if you wish to add them to your creation.

Two date options are available:
Friday November 1st - 10am to 3pm (with a break for lunch)
Saturday November 2nd - 10am to 3pm (with a break for lunch)