the Texas mineral & fossil show

​April 24-26, 2020

Blue topaz 
texas state gemstone

Petrified Palmwood / Texas State Stone 
Meet The Dealers 
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The Texas Mineral and Fossil Show is a show for everyone who has a passion for
rocks, minerals, fossils, meteorites, polished stones, and jewelry. 
The show will have a big variety of minerals & fossils specimens for the meticulous collectors
and many specimens for the new collectors.  In addition, RMGM Promotions is excited to offer Jewelry Making workshops at the show!!  Scroll down for class details and registration links.

Show Hours: Friday April 24th 10AM-6PM , Saturday April 25th 10AM-6PM, Sunday April 26th 10AM-5PM

Friday April 24th $100 dealer voucher giveaway every hour starting at 11AM-5PM 
Need to be present to win!


​Saturday & Sunday daily mineral & fossil drawings every hour!

​Rock dig for kids!

Dealer's List - Spring show April 24-26, 2020 coming soon!

Download and Print the Dealer List and Floor Plan -
​April 2020 coming soon!
Download a Wholesale Vendor Registration Form
wholesale_vendor_registration_form.pdf
File Size: 95 kb
File Type: pdf
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​The Lone star convention & expo center 

9055 Airport Rd

Conroe, TX 77303
​Ph:(936) 538-8000 or (877) 843-6346

http://www.thelonestar.org/
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More info coming - Floor plans, events, etc.... 

workshops with jewelry designer and teacher katiri peters!

It's time to learn how to make your own Jewelry! Sign up for a class at the show

Katiri Peters
 
As a Jewelry Designer, my love is to create expressive one-of-kind jewelry by taking inspiration from Mother Earth’s natural gems, stones, crystals, and metals.  I have an Etsy shop where I sell my work, you can find it at  www.etsy.com/shop/designsbykatiri.  I find so much delight going on adventures to collect my own agates, gems, opals and more to use in my designs.  I began silversmithing in 2003 at the Craft Guild of Dallas where I acquired skills over a couple years in fabrication, precious metal clay, enameling, stone setting, casting, wire wrapping and more.  I then worked professionally as a Bench Jeweler Apprentice for over five years in a retail jewelry store.  From there I joined the Arlington Gem and Mineral Club where I learned how to do lapidary work such as faceting, cutting my own cabochons for jewelry and I took advanced silversmithing classes.  For several years I lead and taught a variety of casting classes and wire wrapping techniques there.  I have taught a variety of different classes at other places and I enjoy teaching and sharing what I have learned with others. 
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Tab Set Stone Pendant- Saturday April 25th, 2020
Conroe, Texas Wire Wrapping class
Date:  Saturday, April 25, 2020
Time: 10am to 4pm with a 1/2 hour lunch
Cost:  $85 Basic materials included
Click here to register for this class!

Would you like to learn how to create your own setting for a gemstone pendant without using  a torch?  This is a fun packed workshop where you will get to choose your own stone from a variety, learn how to plan your design, make your piece applying silversmithing fabrication skills covered in class as well as how to use the tools needed to complete your own tab set, stone pendant. Whether you are new to silversmithing or a seasoned metalsmith this workshop is open to all.  Come join us and unleash your creativity to design and make your own special gemstone  pendant.

  What you will learn: 
  • How to plan your tabs setting design for your gemstone
  • Sawing, piercing, filing, sanding, and polishing skills
  • Hammering textures and stamping designs onto your pendant
  • How to add layers, rivet connections and bails
  • Finishing and setting your gemstone on your special pendant
 
   What you get with this class:
  • You will get to choose your own gemstone from a variety to create your pendant with
  • Your choice of metal for your piece.  You get to choose from Nugold, Copper or Brass.  You also have the option to create your piece in Sterling Silver for an extra cost payable in class.
  • You will have tools available to use in class only so you don’t need to buy or bring any.
  • Tutorial to use to take notes and take home.

Stone Pendant Wire Wrapping Class - Sunday, April 26, 2020!
Wire Wrapped Pendant class
In this class students will learn how to create, handmade wire wrapped stone pendants with Argentium Sterling Silver wire.  This is a great class for beginners and those who would like to expand their wire wrapping skills.  This style of wrapping is versatile and can be expanded upon creatively in many ways.  After taking this class you will have learned the basics to wrap your favorite stones and finds to keep, give as gifts or even to sell. 

Date:  Sunday, April 26, 2020
Time: 10am to 3pm with a 1/2 hour lunch
Cost:  $65 Basic materials included
Click here to register for this class!

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​With the cost of this class, you will receive a kit with everything you need to create your own showcase style pendant.  You will get to choose your own stone to wrap out of an assortment and you will also receive Argentium Sterling Silver square and half round wire needed to complete your custom made pendant. 
 
Toolkits will be provided for the students for in-class use only but will also be available for purchase.
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 In this class you will:
  • Learn the basics about what kind of tools we will be using, how and why. 
  • You will learn how to accurately measure the amount of wire needed.
  • Learn how to straighten and prepare your wires before shaping them around the stone.
  • You will learn how to create your own custom bail and finishing details and more.
 
Kit contents:
  • A stone cabochon of your choice to wrap from an assortment.
  • Argentium Sterling Silver wire (pre-cut).
  • PDF Tutorial Document for home use.
  • A printed outline for the class with resources, tips and more.
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