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MJSA lines up educational seminars for 40th Annual Expo New York Show
Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America (MJSA) has announced the educational program for its 40th annual Expo New York show, April 13-15, 2008, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.
(PROVIDENCE, R.I.) - Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America (MJSA) has announced the educational program for its 40th annual Expo New York show, April 13-15, 2008, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. The program features a wide range of seminars that include design and business topics, as well as several At the Bench Live demonstrations. The program also includes the debut of “Technique Tuesday,” which offers hands-on training by Swarovski and Beadalon experts.
“We’re very excited about the quality of this year’s educational program, especially with the high level of business and practical expertise that our presenters bring to the table,” says Teresa Shannon, MJSA director of education. “Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from some of the most renowned experts in the industry - on everything from making their businesses more profitable to valuable tips, tricks, and techniques on making high-quality jewelry pieces.” Sunday, April 13 9:30 – 11 a.m. • “The 3P’s - Promotion, Pricing, and Production - a Primer” by Chris Ploof of Chris Ploof Designs • “So You Have a Great Product Idea, What Next?!” by Elizabeth Brehmer of Stuller, Inc. • “Loop-in-Loop Chain Production and Repair” by Ann B. Cahoon of Flying Marquis Studio 2 – 3:30 p.m. • “Teams That Work!” by Mark Shipman of Rio Grande • “Shopping the Aisles of History for Designs” by Gail Levine of National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, and Auction Market Resources • “Safety Solutions DVD Premiere” by Chris Ploof of Chris Ploof Designs Monday, April 14 9:30 – 11 a.m. • “75 Business Tips in 75 Minutes” Panel: Cindy Edelstein of the Jeweler’s Resource Bureau; Chris Ploof of Chris Ploof Designs; Mark Shipman of Rio Grande; and Andrea Hill of Hill Management. Moderator: Rich Youmans of MJSA • “Tips and Trips of Buying Pearls Part 2” by Sandy Jones of PearlWorks by Sandy Jones • “Working with Systems: Overview of Current CAD/CAM Technologies” by Victor Joyner of HD Pattern Co. 2 – 3:30 p.m. • “How to Gain More Customers and Generate Greater Profit Margins Through Differentiation” by Timothy Malone PhD of Gemological Institute of America • “Profiting By Design” Panel: Marlene Richey, author, designer, and business expert; Cindy Edelstein of the Jeweler’s Resource Bureau; Chris Ploof of Chris Ploof Designs; and an expert from Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co. • “The Jeweler’s Bench: Smart Set-ups” by Charles Lewton-Brain of Brain Press Tuesday, April 15 9:30 a.m. – Noon • “Pearl Knotting” by Nick Regine and Leigh Alsfeld of Swarovski • “Loop-in-Loop Chain Making” by Ann Cahoon of Flying Marquis Studio • “Designing with the Newest and Innovative Findings” by Wyatt White and Fernando DaSilva of Beadalon 12:30 – 3 p.m. • “Gluing Crystal Stones” by Nick Regine and Leigh Alsfeld of Swarovski • “Texturing and Hand Wrought Forming Using Hammers” by Bill Fretz of Fretz Tools • “Knotting with a Beadalon Knotter” by Wyatt White and Fernando DaSilva of Beadalon Seminars are $50 each for MJSA members; $75 each for non-members. “Technique Tuesday” workshops are $20 each for MJSA members; $25 each for non-members. There will be an additional $10 fee for each seminar and workshop registered onsite. The 2008 educational program at MJSA Expo New York is sponsored by Southeastern Findings; tools and equipment are sponsored by Rio Grande. For more information or to register for the show or any of the above seminars, please visit mjsa.org. | ||||||||||||||||||
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