Atlanta show, MJSA partner on educational conference
January 09, 2008
Atlanta—The Atlanta Jewelry Show, partnering with the Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America (MJSA), will kick off its spring edition with a special pre-show educational conference on Feb. 29 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta.
The MJSA Education at the Atlanta Jewelry Show, sponsored by MJSA, Stuller and the Atlanta Jewelry Show, will give each participant the opportunity to listen to the theories about the industry, meet with leading professionals and learn from experienced jewelers about the cutting-edge technologies available on the market today.
“Each year, we team up with MJSA to further expand the Atlanta Jewelry Show’s educational offerings with a full-day of specialized programming that retailers won’t get anywhere else in the Southeast,” the Atlanta Jewelry Show’s Executive Director Carol Young said in a media release.
Classes include:
* Casting in a Small-Shop Environment: Presented by Chris Ploof, this class will offer casting options for small-shop environments. Chris Ploof Studio, 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
* Romanoff or Rip-off? Case Studies and Techniques Part 1: Presented by Gary Smith of Smith Jewelers in Montoursville, Pa., this class will focus on the forensic examination of antique and modern jewelry. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
* A View from the Top: Insurance Coverage of the Small-Business Owner: Presented by Darin Kath, president and CEO of Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co., this class, which will meet over lunch, will cover the coverage needs of independents and small-shop owners. 12 p.m.-1 p.m.
* Romanoff or Rip-Off? Case Studies and Techniques Part 2: Presented by Gary Smith of Smith Jewelers in Montoursville, Pa., this class will focus on the bench jewelers’ tools and the marks these tools leave on jewelry. 1 p.m-3 p.m.
* Why Palladium? Why Now?: Presented by Dawn McCurtain, director of marketing of the Palladium Alliance International, this class will offer practical tips on discussing palladium with customers to make sure they are informed about various white metals. 3 p.m.-4 p.m.
* Practical Palladium: How to Work with the Newest White Metal: Presented by Teresa Shannon, MJSA director of education, this class will focus on how to work with palladium while exploring similarities between palladium and platinum. 4 p.m.-5 p.m.
Admission to the MJSA pre-show conference is $95 per person, including lunch. Class size is limited, so retailers are encouraged to register early to secure a space by calling (800) 241-0399 or (404) 634-3434. Certified Jeweler credits will be offered for this program.