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AJS Spring 2027  |  April 4-5, 2027  |  RetailFusion April 3  | Savannah Convention Center, Savannah  |  #AJS2027

Where the Jewelry Industry Goes to Learn & Grow

Fusion Workshops at AJS

What makes the education program at Atlanta Jewelry Show different?

  • We compensate our speakers! So you get experts, not business promoters.
  • We curate the content. Our education team has a background in adult education. We take your business education seriously.
  • Our team is made up of industry experts! From retail to repair and custom operations, and from branding and marketing to manufacturing production, we have deep experience in the business of jewelry. So when we put together your education options, we're using experience and concern for the industry to bring you relevant, business-building content.

RetailFusion is designed for independent jewelers and teams who want practical, immediately usable skills that strengthen every part of the store. Sessions focus on merchandising, sales, customer experience, digital and traditional marketing, inventory management, pricing, leadership, and strategy. Each workshop is grounded in real store challenges and clear takeaways you can apply as soon as you return home. Whether you are an owner, manager, or key team member, RetailFusion helps you grow your store with confidence.

BenchFusion is the only event in the country built specifically for bench jewelers, CAD designers, trade shops, and small studios. It brings together respected makers and technical experts who share advanced techniques, updated approaches, and smart solutions for today’s bench. Silent headsets allow jewelers to tune in to the demonstrations they value most. The two day format creates space for hands on learning, meaningful conversations, and community building among people who share the same love for the craft. BenchFusion is where working jewelers refine their skills and strengthen their professional identity.

FutureFusion (formerly Kids Camp) introduces young people to the core skills and creative problem solving that sit at the heart of jewelry making. This two-day program offers two tracks: Explorers (ages 7 to 11) and Makers (ages 12 to 17).

Both groups learn serious bench fundamentals through hands-on, age-appropriate instruction. Older participants also explore the business side of jewelry. Designed by jewelry educator Mindy Spritz and a team of expert instructors, FutureFusion gives the next generation a true understanding of the craft. We renamed this program to highlight its focus on skill building, creativity, and early professional discovery.

AJS Commitment to Lifelong Learning

Combine. Integrate. Transform.

Growth Happens When You Fuse New Skills with Real Experience

The AJS Fusion Workshops also host and support advanced programs that deepen technical credentials, expand career pathways, and strengthen the industry’s long term talent pipeline. These respected partners bring nationally recognized education and certification directly to the show.

GIA Lab Classes

GIA offers a week-long, on-site laboratory course leading up to the show in both March and August. Offerings rotate among GIA’s core grading programs, including Pearl Grading, Diamond Grading, and Color Grading. These intensive labs give professionals the chance to earn world-class credentials in a focused setting.