Educational Resources
MBNA has compiled some industry educational resources to support our members who are interested in learning more about the art and fundamentals of monument building.
Once a year, the Elberton Granite Association offers a 4-day class that walks you through everything it takes to create a monument. This course offers a trip to an active quarry where the attendees can witness the granite being quarried from the Earth. A tour of a production facility will give the class a first-hand knowledge of how the block is cut to a more manageable size and sent to be polished, pitched, or carved. They will show updated setting techniques, monument design tips, laser, and hand etching.
Join the Elberton Granite Association in Elberton, GA from October 12-15, 2026 for a four-day hands-on training course for monument retailers covering industry history, safety, tours, demonstrations, and classroom instruction. Participants will gain practical knowledge of quarry operations, product handling, and retail best practices.
Cost: $450 (payment required to EGA to register)
More Information / Registration: EGA Website
This event is not affiliated with or hosted by MBNA.