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Artisan Show

Annual Artisan Show Feb 25, 2024

Welcome to The Villages Gem and Mineral Society Annual Artisan Show page. This is where you can find all the details on what to expect at this show.

Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024

10:00am - 4:00pm

SeaBreeze Recreation Center

2384 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, Florida

Our artisans and suppliers from here in The Villages and around the country have been hard at work to bring their finest to our Annual Artisan Show.

All of these folks love what they do, and they love sharing their work with others. They have been polishing and shaping stones, creating amazing jewelry pieces with a variety of styles. In addition, rock hounds can find a huge variety of materials to work with. And people who want to make their own jewelry and bead work will be thrilled with the range of raw materials they can find at this event.

The Artisan Show will take over all five rooms of the SeaBreeze Recreation center. Over fifty different vendors will be displaying their work.

Love Jewelry? Or Know Someone Who Does?

Cabochon pendant set in silver by The Villages Gem and Mineral Society Artisan
Cabochon earrings set in silver by The Villages Gem and Mineral Society Artisan
Necklace and earrings made by member of The Villages Gem and Mineral Society
Classic Cocktail Ring
Lapidary Arts Wire Wrapping Stone

Need a Gift for that Someone Special?

What a nice way to say ‘I love you.’ Whether there is an upcoming birthday, anniversary, or you just want to treat your loved one to something special to show how much you care, with the variety of styles, colors, and price points available at this event you are sure to find something to please anyone.

And don’t forget to spread the love–you deserve something special from our talented artisans as well!

There will be pendants, earrings, bracelets, beautiful stones, minerals, and even fossils, some intricately wire wrapped and others set in gorgeous silver, gold and other metals.

The photos above are examples of some of the work by our artisans. These exact pieces may, or may not, be available at the show. They are intended to show the range of work you will be able to purchase.

Are You an Artisan?

TVGMS Member Showcase
Lapidary Arts Faceted Blue Stone
Royal Blue Lapis Lazuli
Chain for Coiled and Beaded Bracelet Jan 2022 project

Whether you are an accomplished artisan or want to learn more, this is a ‘one stop shop’ for all your jewelry making needs.

You will find a variety of raw materials that will delight you whether you are looking for rough slabs, loose gemstones, finished cabochons ready to set, or beads, findings and other materials for your own jewelry making!

PRIZES: YOUR CHANCE TO WIN STUFF!

Door Prizes

Raffle Drawings

Free Door Prize Gift Baskets–be one of the first 250 to attend the show and you will be given a ticket to enter in the drawing for a free gift basket.

Buy any item from a vendor and you will get another free ticket for one of the gift baskets!

Be sure to buy some raffle tickets to have a chance to win prizes donated by vendors! Drawings will happen every 30 minutes, so no matter what time you arrive for the show, you have an opportunity to win something amazing!

Demonstrations

Demonstrations of the lapidary arts will take place in the Craft Room throughout the day.

See You at the Artisan Show

There will be something for everyone, so don’t miss the show.

The show is open to the public.

Admission and parking are free, although carpooling and golf carts are encouraged!

Society members sell their creations at the Artisan Show
Society members volunteer to make the Artisan Show a big success