Shows
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 4th - 10am to 5pm
Sunday October 5th - 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 24th - 12pm to 9pm
Saturday October 25th - 10am to 7pm
Sunday October 26th - 10am to 5pm
Address:
Palais des congrès de Montréal
201 Ave. Viger Ouest
Montréal, Quebec
Thanksgiving
We will be closed Monday, October 13th 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. 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 11th - 9:30 to 12pm - $45
Fringe Earrings - Using 11/0 seed beads, learn ladder and brick stitches to create a pair of fringe earrings.
Saturday October 11th - 1:00 to 3:30pm - $65
Mini 3D Star - Learn to combine peyote and herringbone stitches to created warped squares. Zip them together to create a star. This technique is labour intensive; you will not complete the project in class.
Tuesday October 14th - 1:30 to 4pm - $50
Beaded Ornament - Using seed beads, create a beaded net to drape over an ornament.
Saturday October 18th - 9:30 to 12pm - $65
Wire Baubles - Using an assortment of gemstone beads, create a wire looped pendant.
Saturday October 18th - 1:00 to 3:30pm - $65
Wire Pendants - Using round, square and half hard wire - create a cage to wrap around a stone pendant. Two different styles will be shown in class.
