Open Wed - Sat 11 - 5, Sun 11 - 4 or by appointment
330 Pomfret Street (RT 169) | Pomfret Center, CT 06259 | 860-928-5492

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact: Cris Cadiz
(860) 928-5492; cris@celebrationsshoppes.com

"Phenomenal Gemstones," Free Lecture


August 27, 2007, Pomfret, CT . . . Celebrations Gallery & Shoppes in Pomfret offers the final free lecture in our summer series. On Sunday, September 9th from 1 to 3 PM, local jewelry maker and Graduate Gemologist (GIA) Karen Chartier will discuss phenomenal gemstones and their dazzling special effects and answer questions such as, How do they get their special effects? What are color change, chatoyancy and asterism? Trained at Boston's acclaimed North Bennet Street School, Chartier is known for her hand-fabricated, one-of-a-kind gold, silver and platinum jewelry.


Complimentary local wine and cheese & crackers will be served along with the presentation. Celebrations recommends calling 860-928-5492 or emailing info@celebrationsshoppes.com to reserve a seat. For more information visit: www.celebrationsshoppes.com/events.html

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Celebrations Gallery & Shoppes is a 2-floor art gallery and gift shop located in a renovated 1885 Queen Anne on Scenic Route 169 in Pomfret. Celebrations showcases artwork from regional artists, artisans and designers and offers unique gifts in all price ranges. In addition, we present a diverse range of programs that encourage people to have fun using their creative energy. Subscribe online to a monthly e-mail newsletter to receive updates on events, promotions, new products and new artists.

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