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CGCC: Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art

  • February 01, 2017
  • 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM
  • 220 Cottage Hill Ave, Elmhurst
  • 12

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Space is limited. Registration will close January 25, 2017.
Registration is closed
Lizzadro Museum of 
Lapidary Art

Lapidary is the art of cutting and polishing stone and has its roots in prehistory, as early humans began fashioning tools and weapons from stone. This quaint museum was founded by a long time Elmhurst resident and contains many of the pieces collected by the founder as well as other exploring rocks, gems and the history of lapidary.  For more details about the museum, follow this link: Lizzadro Museum

Join us for a Rock & Mineral Identification Class at the Museum. This class allows children and adults to learn basic identification techniques and the Moh’s scale of hardness using hands on specimens. Fee includes all materials and instructor for 75 minutes. 

Intended for 3rd though 6th graders and their parents or caregivers, who are encouraged, though not required, to join the fun! 


The Museum offers a scavenger hunt for those interested!


Fee to attend: Member:  $5 for children, $5 for adults

              Non-members: $10 for children.  $10 for adults


Limited to 15 students.  Registration closes January, 25, 2017.


No refunds, sorry


Please contact rhondastern@chicagogiftedcommunity.org with any questions.


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The Chicago Gifted Community Center (CGCC) is a member-driven 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created by parents to support the intellectual and emotional growth of gifted children and their families. 

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