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Kids Jewelry Camp Returns

Inspiring and cultivating the future of the jewelry industry, one AJS Rock Star at a time.

Published

6 years ago

February 20, 2019

INSTORE Staff

ATLANTA — Powered by the support of SJTA membership, the Atlanta Jewelry Show announces that Kids Jewelry Camp will be returning to the spring 2019 show.

Executive Director Libby Brown said, “We are thrilled to offer this experience to our children, and continue to grow this program by exposing them to all facets of the jewelry business. The energy these kids bring to the show is so inspiring, and I couldn’t be more proud to play a part in harnessing that energy to create tomorrow’s jewelry entrepreneurs.”

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Featured in several national publications, Kids Jewelry Camp is rapidly gaining recognition for paving the way for the next generation of jewelers.

Through hands-on workshops, presentations and mentoring sessions, Kids Jewelry Camp nurtures a community where children and teens discover their passion for jewelry in an age-appropriate environment.

Camp will be in session Saturday, March 2, and Sunday, March 3, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

The cost per camper is $150 for the two-day session, and $100 for one day only.

Programming will be geared towards two age groups: 7-11 years old and 12-16 years old, and will be located on the show floor.

For more information on the Atlanta Jewelry Show expansion, please visit the AJS website at www.atlantajewelryshow.com/the-show or call the Atlanta Jewelry Show office at 800-241-0399 or 404-634-3434.

About the Atlanta Jewelry Show

Produced by the Southern Jewelry Travelers Association (SJTA), the Atlanta Jewelry Show is the longest running regional jewelry show in the country. SJTA was established in 1950, and is the nation’s oldest association for independent jewelry representatives. For information about the spring show, March 2-4, 2019, and pre-show conference March 1, visit www.atlantajewelryshow.com, email info@atlantajewelryshow.com or call 800-241-0399.

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