The Tucson Gem Fest 2010 in coming the last week of Jan and first two weeks of Feb 2010. Each year the AGTA runs many seminars for visitors to the show. Below is a listing of this years Seminars. BUT, you have to sign up early because the size of the Seminar is limited by the seating of the room being used. Once that limit has been met, no addition persons will be allowed in. Some Seminars are Entry until Full. The FREE Seminars run from Wed the 3rd thru Sat the 6th. Live demonstrations run from Tue Feb 2nd thru Sun Feb 7th. There are also several fee based classes presented by the GIA.
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WEDNESDAY 9:00 – 10:00 A.M.Best Buys in Tucson
Options When You Buy Over the Counter
Visual Display of Color)
Internet Marketing to Drive Local Traffic
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WEDNESDAY 1:00 – 2:00 P.M.
Navigating Counter Space in Colored Gem Sales
Creating Demand for Cultured Pearls
Training Your Staff
Understanding and Using Color Trends
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WEDNESDAY 6:30 – 7:30 P.M.
Yoga for Jewelers experience. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
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THURSDAY 9:00 – 10:00 A.M.
Developments in the Chinese Pearl Industry
Colored Gemstone Wardrobe, Fashion Informed
Personal Jewelry Insurance: Service Beyond the Sale
Meet JVC’s All-Star Federal Regulators at a Jewelry Town Hall Meeting
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THURSDAY 1:00 – 2:00 P.M.
Books for Gem Lovers!
Use Social Media to Sell Design
The Andes to the Pantanal – The Story of Bolivia’s Gem Ametrine
Hand-Held Instruments
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THURSDAY 6:30 – 7:30 P.M.
Yoga for Jewelers
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FRIDAY 9:00 – 10:00 A.M.
Intriguing Gem Stories
Considering CAD-CAM
Strategies for Driving Sales Performance
Capitalizing on Color
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FRIDAY 1:00 – 2:00 P.M.
Country-of-Origin and Gemological Updates
Why On-Premises Services Benefit Retailers
Gem ID – Parts I and II hands-on (3 hour extended session, ends at 4:00)
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SATURDAY 9:00 – 10:00 A.M.
GIA Research Update
Improve Your Return on Effort with Color
Platinum Bridal – The “Bright Spot”
GIA Pearls Update hands-on (2 hour extended session, ends at 11:00)
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SATURDAY 1:00 – 2:00 P.M.
HPHT Enhanced Colorless, Pink and Yellow Diamonds
The Lost World of the New York Jewelry Industry: 1914-1941
Gem ID – Parts I and II hands-on (3 hour extended session, ends at 4:00)
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GIA Class & Seminar Descriptions (Fee Based Seminars and Classes)
Gem Identification Lab
Monday – Friday Feb 1-5, 2010 - 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuition: $1,350 + $45 book fee = $1,395 Total
To enroll, call 800-421-7250 ext. 4001 or visit www.gia.edu
Pearls
Saturday - Feb 6, 2010 - 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Tuition: $145.00
To enroll, call 800-421-7250 ext. 4001 or visit www.gia.edu.
Gemstone Treatment Update
Saturday - Feb 6, 2010 - 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Tuition: $145.00
To enroll, call 800-421-7250 ext. 4001 or visit www.gia.edu.
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Full explanations and other courses that may be added can be seen at
http://www.agta.org/tradeshows/gft-seminars.html
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