Colors of the Stone with To Bead True Blue and Artisan Workshops showcases the widest range of artisan handcraft in Tucson with 1000 artisan exhibits, galleries, workshops, and ateliers. The assemblage of independent artisans, traditional designers, studio artists, and small production handcrafters, are chosen for outstanding artistic ability, exceptional design and singularity of work. The show is a wholesale source for designers and trades people who are purchasing goods for the purpose of resale –such as jewelry makers, metal workers, bead stores, craft stores, and art galleries. There are 50 established wholesale companies that offer true wholesale pricing on jewelry making and bead making supplies, beads, metals, leather, cords, wire, clay, findings, gemstones; and tools for metal working, diamond cutting, jewelry and bead making. Colors of the Stone with To Bead True Blue also offers the general public an opportunity to meet one-on-one with artists and artisans and buy direct at excellent prices.

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Location: Casino Del Sol Conference Center
Address: 5655 W Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ 85757
Dates: February 1 through February 8, 2020
Times: 10am to 6pm daily, Saturday – Saturday
Exhibits: 75,000 ft² of exhibit space / 1000 artisan exhibits
Workshops: 500 hands-on workshops offered daily, 8am-9pm
Admission: Open to the public, free admission & parking
Rooms: $159, call (855) 765-7829 ask for GEM SHOW RATE
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