Calendar of Events
Carved Gems: Inspiration & Expertise
Helen Serras-Herman, acclaimed gem artist with over 40 years of experience, will be demonstrating her gem carving techniques and the tools she prefers to use. Helen will discuss the essential gem carving procedures, lapidary steps, and workmanship quality factors to look for in a gem carving. She will also do a short reading from her recently published book “Carved Gems – Inspiration & Expertise.”
Lecture – 2:00 p.m – 60 minutes
Students & Adults
Regular Museum Admission
Museum Members Free
Reservations Recommended
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Rocks on the Beach: Geology 101 in Sandals
Beachcombing for rocks along the shores of Lake Michigan is not only fun, but also serves as a study into the geologic story of the Great Lakes region. Discover how sedimentary limestone containing fossils indicate that the Midwest was once a tropical ocean; and learn how the igneous and metamorphic rocks show the movement of glaciers during the Ice Age. Join Dave Dolak for this presentation and better appreciate your next stroll along the beaches of Lake Michigan.
Lecture – 2:00 p.m – 60 minutes
Students & Adults
Regular Museum Admission
Museum Members Free
Reservations Recommended
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