For those of you going to the Tucson show this year and those of you that live in the area...the Electric Park Show is open to the public.The "Learning Center" is a show-and-tell facility at the Electric Park Show. Conceived in the aim of demonstrating the fascination of gems and jewelry in a lively, hands-on way, the Learning Center offers 3 free lectures daily, cutting demonstrations, workshops and more, from February 2nd to 16th.
In non-lecture times visitors can try their own hand at gem cutting with an expert to guide them. Featured this year at the Learning Center: noted gem author Fred Ward presents his latest in the "Fred Ward Gem Books" on Phenomenal Gems Colin Winter, respected figure in British gemmology, giving a presentation on spectroscopy Roger Dery, past winner AGTA cutting award - talks about the real world of commercial, non-hobby, professional gem cutting Brad Simon introduces a new internet-based jewelry television channel Tyler Allen, award winning cutter - gives a spine-tingling account of his greenhorn's venture into the dangerous world of gem buying in Madagascar Beading and Wire Wrap demos...and so much more
All presentations are one hour or less in duration; all are open to the general public; all are free. Presentation times are at 11 am, 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm each day from February 2nd to 16th. 2008 Learning Center Schedule: http://www.electricparklearningcenter.com
