LIZZADRO MUSEUM OF LAPIDARY ART Winter 2014

Calendar
of
Events January thru March 2014
March 1
“Crystal Bowls Sound Healing”
January 25
“The History of Life on Earth”
“Rock & Mineral
Identification”
Geologist Sara Johnson presents an
introduction to rocks and minerals. Learn
to identify minerals through basic mineral
testing. Hands on identification includes
hardness tests. Great for teachers and
rockhounds, this program qualifies for Scout
merit badges. All materials are provided.
Activity Ages 8 yrs. to Adult
75 minutes Saturday Classes:
January 18, 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
February 1, 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
March 1, 10:30 a.m.
Admission: $5.00 per person
Museum Members: $3.00
Reservations Required: (630) 833-1616
Scout groups require adult supervision
Using actual fossils as signposts,
paleontologist illustrator, Rob Sula leads
a trip through time exploring the awesome
and sometimes bizarre creatures that have
inhabited our world. Rob Sula is the author
and illustrator of Dinosaurs published by
National Geographic. The book is geared
for young readers and traces his discovery
and excavation of a large marine reptile.
The book is for sale in the Museum Shop.
A book signing will take place after
the presentation.
Lecture Ages 8 yrs. to Adult
2 p.m. 60 minutes
Regular Museum Admission
Museum Members Free
Reservations Recommended (630) 833-1616
February 8
“Dinosaur Discoveries”
Children become dinosaur detectives with
“Paleontologist Illinois Bones” to learn
about the world of dinosaurs. Fossils and
props are used to create an awareness of
dinosaur characteristics. See live animals
and how they are related to dinosaurs.
Marian McNair, MATC, MFA will
demonstrate the healing power of crystal
bowl vibration. Recently doctors have
recognized sound therapy as a beneficial
factor in overall wellness and relaxation.
Learn the science behind sound therapy,
followed by a demonstration. Participants
are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing
and bring yoga mats for the demonstration.
Chase away the winter blahs and participate
in dinosaur related activities for all ages.
Activities include assembling large wooden
dinosaur skeletons, excavating bones, floor
puzzles and fossil scavenger hunt.
Activities Ages 5 yrs. to Adult
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Estimated time for each activity
10 to 60 minutes.
Regular Museum Admission
Museum Members Free
“Embellished Bones:
Woven Stone Art”
Visiting Artist, Sandra Wilcoxon will
discuss and demonstrate techniques used
in creating her unique woven stone and
bone sculptures. A display will include
some larger works on bison and ram
skulls. Visiting artists at the Museum are
sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts
Council, a State Agency.
Lecture Adult 2 p.m. 60 minutes
Regular Museum Admission
Museum Members Free
Reservations Recommended (630) 833-1616
February 15
Learn basic elements of design to create three
pairs of earrings. Beginner level techniques
include learning to choose earring findings,
creating simple loops, working with chain
and using a variety of tools. Students will
complete all three earring pairs in class. Activity Ages 14 yrs to Adult
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. $40.00 per person
$35.00 Museum Members
Reservations Required: (630) 833-1616
Return Service Requested
Museum Hours
Group Tours
Museum Hours:
Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays.
Christmas Eve 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
News Years Eve 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tours can be arranged for groups with
special interests or needs. Reservations are
necessary for guided tours.
Admission
“Mazon Creek Fossil
Collecting Field Trip”
“Earring Workshop”
Return Service Requested
March 22
March 29
“Dinosaur Day”
LIZZADRO MUSEUM OF LAPIDARY ART
Newsletter &
Calendar of Events
NewsletterJanuary
&C
alendar of Events
through
March 2009
Winter
2014
Lecture/Demonstration
Ages 16 yrs. to Adult
2 p.m. 60 minutes
Regular Museum Admission
Museum Members Free
Reservations Recommended (630) 833-1616
Interactive Lecture Ages 4 yrs. to Adult
2 p.m. 50 minutes
Regular Museum Admission
Museum Members Free
Reservations Recommended (630) 833-1616
January 4
Lizzadro Museum of
Lapidary Art
Join Jim Fairchild of the Earth Science
Club of Northern Illinois on a trip to
Braidwood, Illinois to collect Mazon Creek
fossils at the world famous site Pit 11.
Learn what to look for when collecting
these special fossils and how to open them.
Travel by motor coach, bring a sack lunch
and get ready to collect. Make reservations
early, this field trip fills up fast!
Field Trip 8 yrs. to Adult
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
$30.00 per person
Museum Members $25.00
Reservations Required: (630) 833-1616
LIZZADRO MUSEUM
OF LAPIDARY ART
220 Cottage Hill Ave. Elmhurst, IL 60126 • 630/833-1616 www.lizzadromuseum.org
We would like to hear from you. Please direct questions or comments to [email protected]
$5.00 Adults, $4.00 Senior Citizens
$3.00 Students & Teenagers
$2.00 Children 7 to 12 yrs.
Free for children under 7 yrs.
Friday is Free day.
Members of the Lizzadro Museum and active
members of the Armed Forces
are admitted free of charge on any day the
Museum is open to the public.
The Museum has facilities
to provide access for physically disabled
visitors.
Visit us at lizzadromuseum.org
See the Museum Shop online. Volunteer
forms are available.
Find us on
This Publication is printed
in part by a grant from the
Illinois Arts Council
Modern Designer Jewelry from the Smithsonian
on Exhibit thru April 27, 2014
As a Smithsonian Affiliate, the Lizzadro Museum is able to co-curate special exhibits from the Smithsonian
collections. The Modern Designer Jewelry exhibit is on loan from the gem vault of the National Museum of Natural
History. Russell Feather, the Smithsonian’s gem curator and Dorothy Asher, Lizzadro Museum’s Director worked
together to create this exhibit. The display features eleven pieces from the Smithsonian gem collection, created by
award-winning American jewelry designers from the 1960s to 2010. Each piece has a description. A few are featured
here. Don’t miss this very special exhibit. Regular Museum Hours and Admission.
Crystal Bowls
Sound Healing
By Sara Kurth
“South Sea Glow”
by Adam Neeley, 2010
Three golden South Sea cultured pearls and two white
Akoya cultured pearls are set in hand fabricated Elektra
Gold transitioning from 24kt yellow gold into cool
white gold. This necklace won the President’s Trophy
at the 2010 Cultured Pearl Association’s International
Pearl Design Competition.
Emerald Necklace
by Julius Cohen, circa 1965
This 18k gold necklace features 77 cabochon emeralds
that dangle from a branch and leaf design. The well-matched
Colombian emeralds total approximately 350 carats. The
necklace is accented with brilliant cut diamonds.
Rubellite Tourmaline & Jade Bracelet
by Aldo Cipullo, circa 1980
This 18k gold cuff style bracelet features green nephrite
jade from Wyoming and pink tourmaline from Maine.
The bracelet is part of the Smithsonian “American
Gemstone Jewelry Collection” that toured the U.S. to
increase Americans’ understanding and appreciation of
native gemstones.
“Hologem” Pendant
by Gregory Crawford, 2005
The pendant features an intense orange-red, faceted
Mexican fire opal mounted in 18k gold accented with
diamonds. The concave high-polish metal captures
and reflects the opal’s color giving the appearance of a
larger gemstone. The complex optical design gives the
pendant a 3-D or holographic appearance, hence the
name, “Hologem”.
It has been widely documented that music
has had significant influence on humans since the
beginning of civilization. Even today, many cultures
use sound and music during spiritual practice and other
ceremonies. More recently, sound therapy has been
attributed to better wellness and overall relaxation.
Sound therapy comes in many forms, one of which is
the sound that comes from the vibrations of crystal
bowls. The use of crystal bowls for healing purposes
has been thought by many to be the future of healing
ailments. Originally developed to grow quartz crystals
for use in electronics and computer silicon chips,
crystal bowls have become instruments for healing,
utilizing the natural properties of quartz.
In order to understand how the sound from
crystal bowls work, one must first understand the
nature of the material. Quartz, like other minerals, is
composed of atoms of different elements. The elements
found in quartz are silicon and oxygen arranged in a
specific, crystalline structure. Atoms in all matter have
a specific frequency at which they vibrate. Using a
wooden mallet on a crystal bowl in a specific motion
causes these atoms of the crystal bowl to vibrate at a
specific frequency. When the frequency of the crystal
bowl matches the frequency of a specific matter, for
example a human organ, the vibrations can cause a
state of wellness and relaxation throughout the body as
a whole. It is this natural vibration observed in crystal
bowls that creates a sense of wellness.
According to Dr. Mitchell Gaynor, an
oncologist based in New York, studies and anecdotal
testimony have shown that in some cases, using the
crystal bowls and sound therapy can help ease cancer
patients’ symptoms. His theory on sound healing is
based on the idea that “there is a tendency toward
harmony in nature” and the vibrations of crystal bowls
combined with the vibrations of the human body can
result in synchrony, or harmony within. It is this idea
that has led many people, such as Marian McNair, to
help people heal and relax with the beautiful sounds of
the crystal bowls.
Marian McNair, MATC, MFA will be
demonstrating the healing power of crystal bowl
vibration at the Museum on March 1 at 2 p.m.
Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable
clothing and bring yoga mats for the demonstration.
The program is appropriate for ages 16 years to adult
and will last approximately 60 minutes. Regular
Museum admission, reservations are recommended.
Visiting Artist
Sandra Wilcoxon
“Embellished Bones”
February 4 thru May 11, 2014
Illinois artist, Sandra Wilcoxon has been weaving beads
and pearls into jewelry for many years. She recently started
applying these techniques to sculptures based on animal
skulls. Wilcoxon states “I am taking nature’s architecture–the
skulls–and adding a new façade to accent interesting features.
My intent is to create a personality and to honor the animal
featured.” Works on exhibit include garnet, lapis, tourmaline
and other stone beads creating whimsically adorned creatures.
Sandra Wilcoxon will present “Embellished Bones: Woven
Stone Art” on March 22, at 2 p.m. at the Museum.
Regular Museum admission, reservations are recommended.
Modern Designer Jewelry from the Smithsonian
on Exhibit thru April 27, 2014
As a Smithsonian Affiliate, the Lizzadro Museum is able to co-curate special exhibits from the Smithsonian
collections. The Modern Designer Jewelry exhibit is on loan from the gem vault of the National Museum of Natural
History. Russell Feather, the Smithsonian’s gem curator and Dorothy Asher, Lizzadro Museum’s Director worked
together to create this exhibit. The display features eleven pieces from the Smithsonian gem collection, created by
award-winning American jewelry designers from the 1960s to 2010. Each piece has a description. A few are featured
here. Don’t miss this very special exhibit. Regular Museum Hours and Admission.
Crystal Bowls
Sound Healing
By Sara Kurth
“South Sea Glow”
by Adam Neeley, 2010
Three golden South Sea cultured pearls and two white
Akoya cultured pearls are set in hand fabricated Elektra
Gold transitioning from 24kt yellow gold into cool
white gold. This necklace won the President’s Trophy
at the 2010 Cultured Pearl Association’s International
Pearl Design Competition.
Emerald Necklace
by Julius Cohen, circa 1965
This 18k gold necklace features 77 cabochon emeralds
that dangle from a branch and leaf design. The well-matched
Colombian emeralds total approximately 350 carats. The
necklace is accented with brilliant cut diamonds.
Rubellite Tourmaline & Jade Bracelet
by Aldo Cipullo, circa 1980
This 18k gold cuff style bracelet features green nephrite
jade from Wyoming and pink tourmaline from Maine.
The bracelet is part of the Smithsonian “American
Gemstone Jewelry Collection” that toured the U.S. to
increase Americans’ understanding and appreciation of
native gemstones.
“Hologem” Pendant
by Gregory Crawford, 2005
The pendant features an intense orange-red, faceted
Mexican fire opal mounted in 18k gold accented with
diamonds. The concave high-polish metal captures
and reflects the opal’s color giving the appearance of a
larger gemstone. The complex optical design gives the
pendant a 3-D or holographic appearance, hence the
name, “Hologem”.
It has been widely documented that music
has had significant influence on humans since the
beginning of civilization. Even today, many cultures
use sound and music during spiritual practice and other
ceremonies. More recently, sound therapy has been
attributed to better wellness and overall relaxation.
Sound therapy comes in many forms, one of which is
the sound that comes from the vibrations of crystal
bowls. The use of crystal bowls for healing purposes
has been thought by many to be the future of healing
ailments. Originally developed to grow quartz crystals
for use in electronics and computer silicon chips,
crystal bowls have become instruments for healing,
utilizing the natural properties of quartz.
In order to understand how the sound from
crystal bowls work, one must first understand the
nature of the material. Quartz, like other minerals, is
composed of atoms of different elements. The elements
found in quartz are silicon and oxygen arranged in a
specific, crystalline structure. Atoms in all matter have
a specific frequency at which they vibrate. Using a
wooden mallet on a crystal bowl in a specific motion
causes these atoms of the crystal bowl to vibrate at a
specific frequency. When the frequency of the crystal
bowl matches the frequency of a specific matter, for
example a human organ, the vibrations can cause a
state of wellness and relaxation throughout the body as
a whole. It is this natural vibration observed in crystal
bowls that creates a sense of wellness.
According to Dr. Mitchell Gaynor, an
oncologist based in New York, studies and anecdotal
testimony have shown that in some cases, using the
crystal bowls and sound therapy can help ease cancer
patients’ symptoms. His theory on sound healing is
based on the idea that “there is a tendency toward
harmony in nature” and the vibrations of crystal bowls
combined with the vibrations of the human body can
result in synchrony, or harmony within. It is this idea
that has led many people, such as Marian McNair, to
help people heal and relax with the beautiful sounds of
the crystal bowls.
Marian McNair, MATC, MFA will be
demonstrating the healing power of crystal bowl
vibration at the Museum on March 1 at 2 p.m.
Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable
clothing and bring yoga mats for the demonstration.
The program is appropriate for ages 16 years to adult
and will last approximately 60 minutes. Regular
Museum admission, reservations are recommended.
Visiting Artist
Sandra Wilcoxon
“Embellished Bones”
February 4 thru May 11, 2014
Illinois artist, Sandra Wilcoxon has been weaving beads
and pearls into jewelry for many years. She recently started
applying these techniques to sculptures based on animal
skulls. Wilcoxon states “I am taking nature’s architecture–the
skulls–and adding a new façade to accent interesting features.
My intent is to create a personality and to honor the animal
featured.” Works on exhibit include garnet, lapis, tourmaline
and other stone beads creating whimsically adorned creatures.
Sandra Wilcoxon will present “Embellished Bones: Woven
Stone Art” on March 22, at 2 p.m. at the Museum.
Regular Museum admission, reservations are recommended.
Calendar
of
Events January thru March 2014
March 1
“Crystal Bowls Sound Healing”
January 25
“The History of Life on Earth”
“Rock & Mineral
Identification”
Geologist Sara Johnson presents an
introduction to rocks and minerals. Learn
to identify minerals through basic mineral
testing. Hands on identification includes
hardness tests. Great for teachers and
rockhounds, this program qualifies for Scout
merit badges. All materials are provided.
Activity Ages 8 yrs. to Adult
75 minutes Saturday Classes:
January 18, 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
February 1, 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
March 1, 10:30 a.m.
Admission: $5.00 per person
Museum Members: $3.00
Reservations Required: (630) 833-1616
Scout groups require adult supervision
Using actual fossils as signposts,
paleontologist illustrator, Rob Sula leads
a trip through time exploring the awesome
and sometimes bizarre creatures that have
inhabited our world. Rob Sula is the author
and illustrator of Dinosaurs published by
National Geographic. The book is geared
for young readers and traces his discovery
and excavation of a large marine reptile.
The book is for sale in the Museum Shop.
A book signing will take place after
the presentation.
Lecture Ages 8 yrs. to Adult
2 p.m. 60 minutes
Regular Museum Admission
Museum Members Free
Reservations Recommended (630) 833-1616
February 8
“Dinosaur Discoveries”
Children become dinosaur detectives with
“Paleontologist Illinois Bones” to learn
about the world of dinosaurs. Fossils and
props are used to create an awareness of
dinosaur characteristics. See live animals
and how they are related to dinosaurs.
Marian McNair, MATC, MFA will
demonstrate the healing power of crystal
bowl vibration. Recently doctors have
recognized sound therapy as a beneficial
factor in overall wellness and relaxation.
Learn the science behind sound therapy,
followed by a demonstration. Participants
are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing
and bring yoga mats for the demonstration.
Chase away the winter blahs and participate
in dinosaur related activities for all ages.
Activities include assembling large wooden
dinosaur skeletons, excavating bones, floor
puzzles and fossil scavenger hunt.
Activities Ages 5 yrs. to Adult
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Estimated time for each activity
10 to 60 minutes.
Regular Museum Admission
Museum Members Free
“Embellished Bones:
Woven Stone Art”
Visiting Artist, Sandra Wilcoxon will
discuss and demonstrate techniques used
in creating her unique woven stone and
bone sculptures. A display will include
some larger works on bison and ram
skulls. Visiting artists at the Museum are
sponsored by a grant from the Illinois Arts
Council, a State Agency.
Lecture Adult 2 p.m. 60 minutes
Regular Museum Admission
Museum Members Free
Reservations Recommended (630) 833-1616
February 15
Learn basic elements of design to create three
pairs of earrings. Beginner level techniques
include learning to choose earring findings,
creating simple loops, working with chain
and using a variety of tools. Students will
complete all three earring pairs in class. Activity Ages 14 yrs to Adult
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. $40.00 per person
$35.00 Museum Members
Reservations Required: (630) 833-1616
Return Service Requested
Museum Hours
Group Tours
Museum Hours:
Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays.
Christmas Eve 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
News Years Eve 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tours can be arranged for groups with
special interests or needs. Reservations are
necessary for guided tours.
Admission
“Mazon Creek Fossil
Collecting Field Trip”
“Earring Workshop”
NONPROFIT
Organization
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
Elmhurst, Illinois
Permit No. 149
Return Service Requested
March 22
March 29
“Dinosaur Day”
LIZZADRO MUSEUM OF LAPIDARY ART
Newsletter &
Calendar of Events
NewsletterJanuary
&C
alendar of Events
through
March 2009
Winter
2014
Lecture/Demonstration
Ages 16 yrs. to Adult
2 p.m. 60 minutes
Regular Museum Admission
Museum Members Free
Reservations Recommended (630) 833-1616
Interactive Lecture Ages 4 yrs. to Adult
2 p.m. 50 minutes
Regular Museum Admission
Museum Members Free
Reservations Recommended (630) 833-1616
January 4
Lizzadro Museum of
Lapidary Art
Join Jim Fairchild of the Earth Science
Club of Northern Illinois on a trip to
Braidwood, Illinois to collect Mazon Creek
fossils at the world famous site Pit 11.
Learn what to look for when collecting
these special fossils and how to open them.
Travel by motor coach, bring a sack lunch
and get ready to collect. Make reservations
early, this field trip fills up fast!
Field Trip 8 yrs. to Adult
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
$30.00 per person
Museum Members $25.00
Reservations Required: (630) 833-1616
LIZZADRO MUSEUM
OF LAPIDARY ART
220 Cottage Hill Ave. Elmhurst, IL 60126 • 630/833-1616 www.lizzadromuseum.org
We would like to hear from you. Please direct questions or comments to [email protected]
$5.00 Adults, $4.00 Senior Citizens
$3.00 Students & Teenagers
$2.00 Children 7 to 12 yrs.
Free for children under 7 yrs.
Friday is Free day.
Members of the Lizzadro Museum and active
members of the Armed Forces
are admitted free of charge on any day the
Museum is open to the public.
The Museum has facilities
to provide access for physically disabled
visitors.
Visit us at lizzadromuseum.org
See the Museum Shop online. Volunteer
forms are available.
Find us on
This Publication is printed
in part by a grant from the
Illinois Arts Council