Pack your portable light for class

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Remember to bring your portable lighting! Our venue is lovely—but it could use a little help showing off the tiny details of your projects! Bring a task light –  go cordless with a rechargeable USB or battery-powered light. 💡 Bright workspace, happy fingers! 💡 Here are some ideas for task  lighting 25% off every regular price purchase with code JAN25OFF … Read More

A quick guide to shopping the gem shows

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Wondering where to shop in Tucson? Wondering where all the gemstones are? Wondering how best to navigate Tucson gem shows? We have the answers and we’re here to help! If you want a concise online guide for many of the shows in Tucson, this is the one we recommend. <click here: Tucson Gem Shows> REMEMBER THERE ARE RETAIL AND WHOLESALE … Read More

Did you know you can ship your tools and supplies ahead of time to the hotel?

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Some of our instructors have everything you need to create your project in their classes; others require you to bring your own tools and supplies. Read through each of your class descriptions and pay extra attention to the category titled, “Student Supplies.” Those are the items you will be responsible for bringing to that instructor’s class.  <click here to be … Read More