"JEWELRY artist Madeleine Chishoim’ 's Ambleside studio is one of several stops north shore news ‘§& FASHION Sunday, January 18, 1998 — North Shore News - 19 Jewellers open their ateliers Layne Christensen Fashion Editor layne@nsnews.com AN evening lecture series and a tour of artisans’ ateliers offer a glimpse behind the glit- ter of jewelry art. West Vancouver Cultural Services has organized a tour of the shops and studios of several of Vancouver's best- known jewelry designers. The tour is Wednesday, Feb. 11,10 am. to 5 pam. A bus will shuttle partici- pants between the Vancouver ateliers of Toni Cavelti, Karl Stittgen and Catbalue Goldsmiths, as well as Forge and Form on Granville island and the the Ambleside studio NEWS photo Mike Wakefield Chisholm. The cost is $21. To regis- ter, call the gallery ot 925- 7270. Lunch is not included in the price. Starting Tuesday, Feb. 3, james Wallace will host an evening lecture series chat probes behind the scenes of the international jewelry industry. Phe lectures take place at Vancouver Community College's downtown campus, 250 W. Pender St. Participants will learn about jewelry manu- facturing techniques; appraisals and purchasing strategies; the properties of gold, silver and platinum, dia- monds,; colored stones; antiques; and collectibles. Wallace is a gemstone bro- ker, wemologist, researcher, appraiser and educator whose 20 years’ experience includes both the wholesale and retail sectors of the jewelry industry. For more information or to register, call the college’s con- tinuing cducation office at 443-8391], For more information on part-time jewelry classes that start next week, call 443- $380. AYLORMOTIV _ ona tour of artisans’ ateliers organized by West Vancouver Cultural Services. i OG AUS . : ; : : Chrus FAICON pyobices. S ot gan oo a Chois F of jeweller Madeleine Saleon | COLLISION SPECIALISTS | B.C.A.A. - A.RA. Our 40th Year APPROVED CENTRE e — DESIGN STUDIO Clearance Sale 100 Samples Sizes 8,9,10 $49-$199 $49-$199 $99-$249 $149-$299 . Grad Dresses. ‘Bridesmaid Dresses Evening wear Dresses Wedding Gowns _Sale prices in effect from. January 19-31, 1998 Our new 1 998 signature line “The Secret. of Immortality” has now arrived _ 873-4006 Upstairs, 244 West Broadway Vancouver, B.C. Ail MAKE COLLISION REPAIRS “LIFETIME GUARANTEE” Alternative transportation arranged TALKING « Estimates * 73399. 9000 Consultation (ziais's~ 985-7455 "DON TAYLOR ner for 4G-years -174 Pemberton, N. Van (5 blks south of Marine) | F i Up to 9 wide x 3'.6" deep starting at 3° x 2’ * Round Tables” from 3° diameter on‘ pedestal or legs pe “BRASSICLES -PINE &CRAETS , Boxing Day until january 24th. Frames from > 19, 50% off lenses tee _LE SLIEJAN E * Applies (o all Amber frame collection. Selection varies by store aud may not be exactly as shows, With a complete eyeglass purchase. Some restrictions apply. Complete details in-store, 5 Cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer ends January 24, 1998 ARRANGED eta ereeeron sores plus daily wear soft contact lenses from $59