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July
Sat Jul 1 2

Mysterious Geodes

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
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Sat Jul 1 9

The First Cut: Soap Carving for Future Stone Artists

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
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