Gold panning lessons in Tennessee: When you join the G.P.A.A., you get the Sure Fire Panning Methods, video.   That shows you several great panners that go through and explain their ways of panning.  It is a great starting point. You can also get gold panning lessons by finding a prospector to go panning with.  A lot of us will take new people out, and show you the ropes.  Panning isn't hard,,, it just takes a lot of practice.  Get on the forums and find someone in your area. The more you practice gold panning, the faster and better you will get at it. Gold panning lessons are also given at our store, in our panning area.  We sell gold ore, that we know has good gold in it, and will teach you how to pan for gold. Our gold ore comes in 3 different sizes and prices.  Due to the changing price of gold, please come to the store, or look at our on line catalog to see the current prices. You can use our basic pans for free with ore purchase, or buy, or bring your own pan. We sell a wide variety of gold pans. Also, if you can, you should get a cement mixing tub from Home Depot.  They are black, and rectangle shaped - usually in 2 sizes.  They make great panning tubs.  The larger one is only a few bucks more, and you will find it is worth it to go with the larger one. Buy some gold dredge concentrates from someone, or some of our gold ore, and practice with them at home, and you will get better and better.  When I have concentrates available, I sell them for $30 to $60 per 3 pound container.  They have good deal of gold in them.  The gold ore is great for beginners, because there is a lot less of the black sands that you get with the dredge concentrates.   The dredge concentrates are great to hone your skills and become a great panner at the creek. You will have to deal with a lot of black sands in this area, so it is best to learn the basics before heading out to the stream without any training or practice. What ever you do, have fun.  I just think you will have more fun on your own, if you have had gold panning lessons before you go out to the creeks on your own.  Gold panning lessons will save you time, and help you enjoy your trips panning in the future. Tim LeGrand, TN Gold Co. [ Home ]