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Sixth Emerging Artist Design Competition – Now Open!!
Deadline: Monday, July 15, 2024
Time: Ends Midnight of July 15, 2024 MST
We are looking for extraordinary talent!!
The Canadian Gemmological Association (CGA) is excited to announce our 6th annual Emerging Artist Design Competition. This competition is open to all students currently enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary jewellery design or metalsmithing program, and new grads who have graduated from these programs in 2023 or will graduate in 2024.
Gemmology Basics Theory Course
When: TBA
Schedule: 1-night a week for 12 weeks
Fees: $1,795.00
Place: Classes held over Live and Interactive Zoom
The sessions will be live and interactive over zoom. Discussions and Q&As are encouraged for a more interactive learning. Participants will receive a statement of completion.
Gemmology Basics is for the person who is launching their career into the world of jewellery or gem trading or who just wants to learn more about basic Gemmology.
Accelerated Professional Gemmology
When: May 21, 2024 – August 28, 2024
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where: Vancouver, BC
Become a qualified gemmologist in approx. 4 months. This course with be held in class in the Vancouver classroom.
Fellowship Exams
Date: June 17, 18 & 19, 2024
Students who have completed the CGA’s professional gemmology program and wish to earn credentials that demonstrate their mastery of the field of gemmology are invited to write the CGA Fellowship Qualifying Examinations. FCGmA (Fellow of the Canadian Gemmological Association) credentials are recognized by organizations around the world.