The 2016 Portland Regional Gem and Mineral Show Flyer.
Flyer for the 2016 Portland Regional Show
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Meet the Flintstones
They’re back! For 2016, Fred and Wilma will be on hand to greet show attendees. Have your camera with you and get a photo with them.
Demonstrations
The 2015 Portland Regional Show has 19 demonstrators scheduled to be on site for demonstrating techniques and answering your questions. Be sure to stop by the Demonstration Area with your questions.
Demonstration topics include:
- Faceting: – Gail Bumala, Karen Veltcamp, Bruce Williams, Alan Lindberg, Bill Mitzel
- Gem trees: – Ruth Zucher
- Cabbing: – Steve Nelson, Lyle Vogelpohl
- Rock carving: – Bruce McKay
- Knapping: – Bill Kramer, John Buford
- Gem Identification – Glen Ruminson
- Doublets and Triplets – Pat Lloyd
- Beading: – Mary Bolton, Carol Mitzel
- Filigree: – Phil Bolton
- Wire Wrapping: – Lamar Tilgner, Merlia Tilgner
- Viking Knit: – Darlene Wozniak
- Bonsek: – Herb Batuahchek
2015 Author Presentation Schedule
Author Presentation Schedule
The 2015 Portland Regional Gem and Mineral Show is pleased to announce the following Authors will be presenting programs and signing books at the show.
- John Marshall, The Other Lake Superior Agates
- Lars Johnson, Rockhounding Oregon
- Marli B. Miller, Roadside Geology of Oregon
- Julian Gray, Executive Director of the Rice NW Museum of Rocks and Minerals and contributing author of Minerals of Georgia
Presentation Schedule, author and topic
Friday October 9 ***
12:00 John Marshall – Wonderful Agate Varieties
1:00 Lars Johnson – Rockhounding Oregon: A Guide to the State’s Best Rockhounding Sites
2:00 Marli B. Miller – Roadside Geology of Oregon
Saturday October 10 ***
12:00 John Marshall – Wonderful Agate Varieties
1:00 Lars Johnson – Rockhounding Oregon: A Guide to the State’s Best Rockhounding Sites
2:00 Marli B. Miller – Roadside Geology of Oregon
5:00 Awards Presentation – Competitive and Non-Competitive Exhibits
Sunday October 11 ***
1:00 John Marshall – Wonderful Agate Varieties
2:00 Lars Johnson – Rockhounding Oregon: A Guide to the State’s Best Rockhounding Sites
3:00 Julian Gray – Minerals of Georgia
***Additional presentation times may be announced during the show.
2015 Flyer Available
The 2015 flyer is now available. We have both a jpeg image and PDF file for download.
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34th Annual Portland Regional Gem and Mineral Show
Portland Regional Gem & Mineral Show Association 2014
34th Annual Portland Regional Gem and Mineral Show
October 10, 11, & 12, 2014
Silent Auction – Demonstrations & Exhibits – Dealers from all Regions
Hard to find rock, gem, mineral, jewelry, and lapidary tools, materials, and products
This year features leading authors displaying, selling, and signing their books
- 40+ Dealers
- Fossils, Minerals, Rocks
- Jewelry, Beads, Faceted Gems
- 100+ Exhibits
- Interactive Demonstrations
- Educational Programs
- Specimens
- Lapidary Supplies
- Beads, Wire Wrap Demos
- Kids Games
- Door Prizes
- Special Speaker Presentations
- Book authors and signings – meet the authors
- …and much more!!
Meet the Authors and Book Signings
The Portland Regional Gem and Mineral Show is pleased to announce a special feature new to the show this year. A number of popular authors specializing in publishing books about geology and earth science that will be available to sign books and give daily presentations. Stop by and introduce yourself. These authors will be available to answer questions and share information. Attend the author’s presentations on October 10, 11, & 12.
Authors include:
- William N. Orr/Elizabeth L. Orr – Oregon Fossils, Geology of Oregon, and other books.
- Garret Romaine – Gem Trails of Oregon, Gem Trails of Washington, Rockhounding Idaho, and other books
- John Marshall – The “Other” Lake Superior Agate Agates
- Tom T.H.Bohmker – Gold Panner’s Guide to the Oregon Cascades, Gold Panner’s Guide to Washington State, and other books
- Lars W. Johnson – Rockhounding Oregon: A Guide to the State’s Best Rockhounding Sites
- Tim Fisher – Oregon Rock on DVD
- Patti Polk – Collecting Agates and Jasper
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