OLLI Jewelry Identification Clinic Saturday Open to Public
Tom Paradise
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Arkansas is offering a jewel and gemstone identification clinic this Saturday at 1 E. Center St. in Fayetteville.
Tom Paradise, professor of geosciences in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences and a certified gemologist, is teaching a two-day course that culminates in the public event from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 2. The cost is $10 per item.
Paradise will identify the period, materials, makers and function of the jewels and gemstones. Evaluations will not be conducted for appraisal and insurance purposes but to identify and determine the materials and possible period of manufacture of pieces.
For more information, email olli@uark.edu or call 479-575-4545.
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is a member-driven, nonprofit organization based in the College of Education and Health Professions. Its primary goal is to meet the needs of members by providing resources for stimulating, educational programming that is affordable and accessible.
Contacts
Heidi Wells, director of communications
College of Education and Health Professions
479-575-3138,
heidisw@uark.edu
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