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Join us for our annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show at the New York State Fairgrounds,
Americraft Center of Progress Bldg., I-690 Exit 7, Syracuse, NY.
July 10-11, 2010
Click here to print the $1.00 off Show Flyer
Featuring a *New* Learning Center with 3 rooms of classes and seminars!
*NEW* Traveling Gem Mine!
Click here for PDF Class pre-registration form
Click here to see our list of Vendors for the 2010 show!
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Seminars 11 - 12 noon –
Keith Gilmer Keith will discuss his most favorite stone of all – he is fondly known as the Malachite Maniac! Keith is editor of the Crack N’ Cab – the GMSS newsletter.
12:30 - 1:30 pm - Steve Chamberlain PhD, Chairman of the Rochester Mineralogical Symposium, Coordinator for the Center of Mineralogy at the NY State Museum, consulting editor for ROCKS and MINERALS magazine, an expert’s expert in the field of mineralogy who radiates enthusiasm 2 pm - 3 pm - Jay Tinker – Fossils of New York State Jay is former GMSS club president. He has given numerous presentation on fossils to groups including the Junior Rockhounds, Head Start and college geology classes all using his own traveling teaching collection. Jay and his family have donated hundreds of fine and rare specimens to PRI and he was a volunteer there for many years. 3:30 - 4:30 pm -
Barb Hathaway
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Seminars 11 - 11:45 am – Tom Huff Tom will speak about the art of sculpting in a variety of stones, styles and themes. He attended the Institute of Native American Art in Sante Fe, NM and the Rhode Island School of Design. He has been teaching classes locally. 12 pm -1 pm – Dave Arcaro Dave is a serious collector of sharks teeth and other fossils which he has grouped into 3 time periods from the Calvert Cliffs and surrounding areas. Dave has led our club members on some memorable trips to this area. 1:30 - 2:30 pm – Allan Lang 3 pm - 3:45 pm – Georgia Cuningham, PhD, publisher of the “Metaphysical Times” – The Uses of Gems and Minerals in Metaphysical Disciplines
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Learning Center Saturday, July 10th
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Judy Witkin of Beader’s Hand, featured at RiKreations Jewelry and Beads Exotic Animal Print Bracelet Your choice of Zebra or Tiger/Leopard glass beads Class Fee: $10.00, includes supplies Class Size limited to 8 people
12-2 pm Rika Muratore, Owner of RiKreations Jewelry and Beads Chunky Beaded Bracelet Class Fee: $25.00, includes supplies Class Size limited to 10 people
2:30- 3:30 pm Kolleen Woods, Instructor at Sheldon Studio, Grand Island, NY Wirewrap a dichroic glass pendant and earring set Class Fee: $35.00, includes supplies Class Size limited to 8 people
4:00 – 5:00 pm Carlotta Brown, GMSS President, BFA-Fashion Design, Pratt Institute Funky & Lightweight Aluminum Earrings Class Fee: $10.00 includes supplies Class Size limited to 8 people
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Learning Center Sunday July 11th
10:30 – 12:30 pm Rika Muratore, Owner of RiKreations Jewelry and Beads Chunky Beaded Bracelet Class Fee: $25.00, includes supplies Class Size limited to 10 people
2:30- 3:30 pm Maureen Martinek, Instructor at Market Beads Love Knot Earrings in Sterling Silver Class Fee: $10.00, includes supplies Class Size limited to 10 people
2:30- 3:30 pm Kolleen Woods, Instructor at Sheldon Studio, Grand Island, NY Wirewrap a dichroic glass pendant and earring set Class Fee: $35.00, includes supplies Class Size limited to 8 people
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