A NATURE STORE



A Sanctuary of
Gems, Minerals & Magic

Gemstone Astrology Seminar
Instructor:Phillip "Bamboo" Landry

When: Saturday, July 17, 2010 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Where: Earth Odyssey, 306 Chartres St. (French Quarter)

What: Explore the properties of gemstones and learn how to identify which gemstones are beneficial for each astrological zodiac sign.  You will participate in an activity and put your knowlege to the test by creating a personal gemstone bag to take home.

Cost: $25 (includes reference and activity materials)

*Pre registration and prepayment are required
* Class is limited to 10 people
*Registration Deadline: July 15, 2010

We will keep you updated on schedules for our  jewelry making classes...

~Receive "hands-on" instruction and take home your finished piece of art~

Come learn the art of wire wrap and beading from one of New Orleans' best, Madeline Collara. 


 

 

The Instructor: Madeline Collara
A native to New Orleans, Madeline Collara has been a master jeweler for over 30 years.  Her experience in the lapidary field ranges from jewelry repair & stone setting to silver & goldsmithing.  She began her career as an apprentice, learning from masters such as H. Alvin Sharpe, the father of the Mardi Gras Doubloon.

 

She became a successful entrepreneur by working "behind the scenes" doing most of the custom design & repair work for local jewelry stores in the Greater New Orleans Area.  Meanwhile she sharpened her jewelry making & stone setting skills by receiving formal education and training from institutions such as the University of New Orleans, Trenton School for Jewelers and New Approach School for Jewelers.

As her passion for creative expression through jewelry design began to grow, she ventured out and presented her work to the public. For 15 years she traveled showcasing & retailing her designs at various Gem & Lapidary Expos around the country.

After years of experience as a jeweler, her path led her to become an instructor of jewelry repair for 5 consecutive years at William Holland School for Lapidary Arts and 2 years at Wild Acres Retreat.

At present, she is operating J&M Jewelry (formerly St. Bernard Jewelry) with her husband Joseph Collara.  Despite the lingering effects of Hurrican Katrina on St. Bernard Parish, many devoted customers and friends frequent her storefront seeking custom design work & jewelry repair by somenone with superior skills and talent.