Start Date: 8/3/2026 6:30 PM CDT
End Date: 8/3/2026 8:30 PM CDT
Venue Name: UT Jackson School of Geosciences
Location:
23 San Jacinto Blvd
Austin, TX United States 78712
Organization Name:
WJA Austin Chapter
Contact:
Join us for a rare opportunity to get hands-on experience with gemological equipment and learn directly from experts at UT Austin’s Jackson School of Geosciences.
Monday, August 3rd, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Members: $0 | Non-Members: $40
Early Bird: $35 (closes 7/20)
You’ll have a chance to work directly with state-of-the-art equipment, including:
- Raman Spectroscopy
- Scanning Electron Microscope
*We’ll also get to explore the Faceting Lab!
Got a mystery gem in your collection? Bring it! This is your chance to analyze it using professional-grade equipment with expert guidance.
Bonus: Our amazing host, Kenneth Befus, hand-cuts and facets gemstones and he will guide us through the experience as you view some of his samples.
Whether you’re a jeweler, designer, shop owner, or student, this is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect science and craft.
Parking: We recommend the San Jacinto Garage, about an 8-minute walk from the department.
