The Gem Shop returns to Fine Line for Stone-A-Palooza 2026

On Tuesday, Nov. 17, The Gem Shop returns for Stone-A-Palooza 2026 at Fine Line Creative Arts Center, 37W570 Bolcum Road in St. Charles.

Based in Wisconsin, The Gem Shop is a full lapidary store with over 40 years in business. From mining agates and jaspers to cutting designer cabochons, The Gem Shop does it all.

While the event focuses on jewelry making, The Gem Shop also will bring a wide range of stones and other products.

“The Gem Shop always brings something new or different each time they come to Fine Line; you never know what they will turn up with until they arrive,” said Nancy Krahn, a jewelry artist and Fine Line instructor.

Fine Line also will have a range of gemstones, seed beads and jewelry findings available for purchase at the event, thanks to a recent donation of supplies. As an arts center, Fine Line offers year-round adult classes in various art forms, including a robust jewelry-making department.

Whether you are a jewelry maker, love rocks, or like stones, it is worth stopping by. Why not take a trip to Fine Line and take a look? You never know what gems you will find!

Doors open at 2 p.m., with the event running until 8 p.m. There is no admission fee. Visit fineline.org or call 630-584-9443.