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  • 12
    12.July

    Mysterious Geodes

    2:00 pm-3:15 pm
    07.12.2025
    Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
    1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523

    Did you know that ordinary looking rocks can hide dazzling crystal worlds inside? Geodes are nature’s hidden treasures – spherical, hollow wonders lined with sparkling crystals! Join us as we explore the fascinating theories behind how geodes form and discover where these natural marvels are found around the world. After the presentation, you’ll get to crack open your very own geode and uncover the mystery within! Bring your own rock hammer and an old sock to collect the pieces. Each participant gets two crack open geodes.

    Lecture/Activity – 2:00 p.m. – 75-minutes
    Ages 7 and up
    Fee: $10 per Person
    Museum Members $5
    Reservations Required
    Register here

  • 19
    19.July

    The First Cut: Soap Carving for Future Stone Artists

    2:00 pm-3:00 pm
    07.19.2025
    Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
    1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523

    Many great stone carvers begin with soap. Join Jyl Bonguro, Italian marble carver from Chicago, for this hands-on workshop. Jyl will introduce the basics of carving using soap a soft, accessible material. Learn essential techniques, practice tool control, and start developing the skills used by professional sculptors—all while creating your own mini masterpieces.

    2:00 p.m. – 60-minutes – Ages 8 and up
    Fee: $25.00 per Person – Museum Members 10% off
    Limited Capacity – Reservations Required
    Register at here