Date & Time: Tuesday, May 16th 2023 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Instructor: Sharon Halton, Shop Manager Sharon Halton will be teaching Cabochon 201 - This is for expanding your skills for making cabochons of different size or shapes. All supplies will be provided. Cabochon 101 is a prerequisite to take this class. Cost is…
Date & Time: Saturday, June 17, 2023 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Instructor: Carmen Fraticelli Learn to make and texture a set of stacking rings from scratch. This class is appropriate for the beginning silversmith or for more experienced silversmiths who wish to expand their knowledge of basic ring making. The class will cover creating…
For safety, the clubhouse will be closed during construction.
Wednesday, September 13th from Noon to 4:00 PM. WIRE WRAPPING - TREE OF LIFE PENDANT: Learn to create a wire-wrapped tree-of-life onto a cabochon. Maggie Manley will teach you step-by-step to create a bezel / tree-of-life on a cabochon, as shown on the attached photos. With just a little patience and beginning wire wrapping skills you…
Date & Time: Friday, September 15th from Noon to 4:00 PM Learn to shape and polish a beautiful cabochon in our newly renovated Lapidary Shop with Sharon Halton, Shop Manager. You will leave with a completed, polished cabochon of high quality. Sharon is offering two classes in September. Choose Friday, September 15th from Noon to 4:00PM…
TEXTURED RING CLASS: Carmen Fraticelli - Saturday, September 16th from 12:30 to 5:30 PM Learn to make and texture a set of stacking rings from scratch with Carmen Fraticelli. This class is appropriate for the beginning silversmith or for expanding one’s knowledge of basic ring making. The class will cover creating rings and the fundamentals…
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 26nd from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Learn to shape and polish a beautiful cabochon in our newly renovated Lapidary Shop with Sharon Halton, Shop Manager. You will leave with a completed, polished cabochon of high quality. Sharon is offering two classes in September. Cost: $45 member and $60 non-member…
Wednesday, September 27th from Noon to 4:00 PM BEADED BEZEL CABOCHON: Learn to create a beaded bezel on on one of your own cabochons. You will use Peyote stitch with small seed beads to surround your cabochon in colors designed to complement individual cabochons. This is a beginner to moderate level class. Beads, needles, and…
JEWELRY DESIGN (DAY CLASS) Date: Friday, September 29th Time: Noon to 4:00 pm This course will introduce you to the toolbox of ideas and workflow that allow you to transform your inspiration into jewelry that reflects your personal taste and style. You’ll have more confidence in your designs and will be able to solve design…
TEXTURED RING CLASS: Carmen Fraticelli - Saturday, September 30th from 12:30 to 5:30 PM Learn to make and texture a set of stacking rings from scratch with Carmen Fraticelli. This class is appropriate for the beginning silversmith or for expanding one’s knowledge of basic ring making. The class will cover creating rings and the fundamentals…
JEWELRY DESIGN (EVENING CLASS) Date: Friday, October 6th Time: 5:00 to 9:00 pm This course will introduce you to the toolbox of ideas and workflow that allow you to transform your inspiration into jewelry that reflects your personal taste and style. You’ll have more confidence in your designs and will be able to solve design…
FACETING 101: Monday, October 16th and Tuesday, October 17th This 2-part class will give a basic understanding of the Faceting process. We will take a rough stone to a finished state, learn how to use and care for Faceting equipment, and discuss how to read Faceting diagrams. All equipment and supplies for this class will…