Calendar of Events

  • 08
    08.June

    Carved Gems: Inspiration & Expertise

    2:00 pm-3:00 pm
    06.08.2024
    Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
    1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523

    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

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  • 23
    23.June

    Rocks on the Beach: Geology 101 in Sandals

    2:00 pm-3:00 pm
    06.23.2024
    Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
    1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523

    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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