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• ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Tues Dichro

  • Start
    6 Jan 2026
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  • End
    29 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    52 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  
  

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• ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Wed Dichro

  • Start
    7 Jan 2026
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  • End
    30 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    52 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  
  

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• ECS&ECWR- SETUP Tues Dichro

  • Start
    2 Jun 2026
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  • End
    29 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    31 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

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• ECS&ECWR- SETUP Wed Dichro

  • Start
    3 Jun 2026
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  • End
    30 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    31 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

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• ECS- BOARD MEETING

  • Start
    12 Aug 2026
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  • End
    12 May 2027
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  • Schedule
    11 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  
  

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• ECArtRoom- GVR CLASS Chain Maille

  • Start
    19 Aug 2026
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  • End
    18 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    East Center Art Room

  
  

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• ECS- MEETING Education Committee

  • Start
    28 Aug 2026
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  • End
    4 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  
  

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• ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Sat Dichro

  • Start
    29 Aug 2026
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  • End
    19 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    9 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  
  

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• ECS&ECWR- GVR CLASS Metal Clay Jewelry

  • Start
    14 Sep 2026
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  • End
    15 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  
  

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• ECS- CLASS SETUP

  • Start
    18 Sep 2026
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  • End
    18 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  
  

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• ECS- MEETING Kit Assembly

  • Start
    21 Sep 2026
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  • End
    8 Feb 2027
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  
  

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• EC- GVR CLASS Lapidary-Cabochon Class

  • Start
    1 Oct 2026
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  • End
    8 Jan 2027
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Shop

  
  

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• EC- GVR CLASS Learn the Torch

  • Start
    3 Oct 2026
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  • End
    2 Jan 2027
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Shop

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• ECS- MEETING What's Happening at the East Shop

  • When
    4 Oct 2026
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    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  What's Happening

  at the East Shop?

  Sunday, October 4 at 1PM

  
  

  Please join us for a special meeting on Sunday, October 4 at 1PM in the East Lapidary Studio to discuss recent developments and to collaborate on our vision moving forward. We encourage members to attend, especially all of our monitors.

  
  

  We invite you to come and share your thoughts. Your feedback is essential to ensuring the East Shop remains a welcoming and vibrant space for everyone to enjoy their hobbies.

  
  

  While it will take some time for West Shop to be fully operational, our work at the East Shop could serve as a blueprint to make the West Shop the gem of GVR.

  
  

  Here is the Zoom meeting information for those who can't attend in-person. 

  https://cuboulder.zoom.us/j/5455067267?omn=91003009388

  
  

  Meeting ID: 545 506 7267

  Passcode: 905416

  We look forward to seeing you there.

  Refreshments will be provided.

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• ECS&ECWR- GVR CLASS Dichroic Glass

  • Start
    5 Oct 2026
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  • End
    5 Nov 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

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• ECS- GVR CLASS Basic Wire Wrap

  • Start
    6 Oct 2026
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  • End
    2 Mar 2027
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

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• GVRECGame Room- MEETING Tech Team

  • When
    6 Oct 2026
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    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    East Center Game Room

  
  

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• ECS - MEETING Artisans Festival

  • When
    7 Oct 2026
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  
  

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• ECS- MEETING For All Teachers

  • When
    9 Oct 2026
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  
  

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• EC- WORKSHOP Learn to Solder

  • When
    10 Oct 2026
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    10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Shop
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  Learn to Solder Workshop

  EAST LAPIDARY SHOP

  When: Saturday, October 10, 10:00AM - 2:30PM

  Teacher: Mary Cavanaugh

  This is an INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Workshop

  Required prerequisites to attend:

  Learn the Torch (GVR Course) OR previous annealing experience

  Students will learn the basics of torch soldering to make jewelry. Begin developing skills and confidence needed to fabricate jewelry from silver and other metals. Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Optivizor (magnifier) and tools provided.

  Closed-toe shoes are required, along with protective clothing.

  Materials charge: $50 (to be paid to teacher at beginning of workshop)

  Location: East Lapidary Shop

  This workshop will occur once a month during most of the year. Each with separate registrations. Click on a future event on the calendar to registrar early. Four students per workshop. 

  If your plans change and you can't attend, please cancel your registration by clicking on the event on the calendar and then clicking on "Already Registered". Other members may be on the waitlist. Thanks!
  

  
  

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• ECS- GVR CLASS Three Easy Rings

  • Start
    10 Oct 2026
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  • End
    19 Mar 2027
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  Go to the GVR website to register for this class.
  

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• ECS&EC- WORKSHOP Lost Wax Casting

  • Start
    14 Oct 2026
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    8:30 AM
  • End
    15 Oct 2026
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    12:00 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio
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  Lost Wax Casting Workshop

  Dates: Wednesday, Oct. 14, and Thursday, Oct. 15

  Time: 8:30AM-12PM

  Registration is required to attend this workshop
  

  INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

  Prerequisites: Learn the Torch class or verified experience

  Learn the art of making jewelry from a wax model. Students will learn about the casting process and assist the Cast Master with their casting. As a result of the class, students will understand the basic fundamentals of the lost wax casting process, metal finishing tools and becoming a technicist to complete their takeaway silver pendant, earrings, or ring. 

  Closed-toe shoes are required, along with protective clothing.

  Material Fee: $40 (payable online (preferred) or to instructor)

  Location: East Lapidary Studio on Wednesday, East Shop on Thursday

  Maximum Number of Students: 4

  This workshop will repeat occasionally each season and requires registration. To register for other dates before an announcement goes out to all members, click on another workshop of interest and register.

  If your plans change and you can't attend, please cancel your registration by clicking on the event on the calendar and then clicking on "Already Registered" to cancel. Other members may be on the waitlist. Thanks!
  

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• ECS- MEETING New Members Orientation

  • When
    15 Oct 2026
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    ECS

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  New Member Orientation 

  GVR Lapidary & Silversmith Club is holding a New Member Orientation on October 15th, from 2pm-4pm at East Center Studio.  Light refreshments included. (Coffee, Lemonade, Ice Tea, & cookies, popcorn)

  
  

  While this meeting is intended for new members, any member may attend to:  

  get to know new members,

  review what our website offers,

  hear about some changes to workshop offerings,

  & ask questions.  

  
  

  Bring your phones for a little practice checking out the club calendar & website.  

  
  

  Looking forward to meeting you soon,

  Trudy Baker & Arlene Woods 

  Education Committee 

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• ECS- GVR CLASS Make & Take Earrings

  • Start
    22 Oct 2026
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  • End
    11 Mar 2027
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

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• 2026 GVR Lapidary Club Artisans Festival

  • Start
    13 Nov 2026
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  • End
    14 Nov 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    GVR West Center

  
  

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• EC- WORKSHOP Learn to Solder

  • When
    14 Nov 2026
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    10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Shop
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  Learn to Solder Workshop

  EAST LAPIDARY SHOP

  When: Saturday, November 14, 10:00AM - 2:30PM

  Teacher: Mary Cavanaugh

  This is an INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Workshop

  Required prerequisites to attend:

  Learn the Torch (GVR Course) OR previous annealing experience

  Students will learn the basics of torch soldering to make jewelry. Begin developing skills and confidence needed to fabricate jewelry from silver and other metals. Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Optivizor (magnifier) and tools provided.

  Closed-toe shoes are required, along with protective clothing.

  Materials charge: $50 (to be paid to teacher at beginning of workshop)

  Location: East Lapidary Shop

  This workshop will occur once a month during most of the year. Each with separate registrations. Click on a future event on the calendar to registrar early. Four students per workshop. 

  If your plans change and you can't attend, please cancel your registration by clicking on the event on the calendar and then clicking on "Already Registered". Other members may be on the waitlist. Thanks!
  

  
  

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• ECS- WORKSHOP Fretz Hammers Video

  • When
    3 Dec 2026
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    2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio
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  Workshop

  Popcorn and a Movie

  Free Video Viewing of 

  “The World of Fretz Hammers & Equipment” 

  When: Thursday, December 3, at 2:30PM

  Where: East Lapidary Studio
  

  Come to this “Popcorn and a Movie" workshop as a prelude to making forged bracelets and pendants.

  If there is interest, we will arrange Open Studio hours for members to work on their projects using our metalsmith equipment. Interested members can get certified to use the club’s specialized equipment (including the hydraulic press, Swanstrom disc/shape dies, and Quick Press.)

  Please register so that we know you're coming to this event!

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• EC- WORKSHOP Learn to Solder

  • When
    12 Dec 2026
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    10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Shop
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  Learn to Solder Workshop

  EAST LAPIDARY SHOP

  When: Saturday, December 12, 10:00AM - 2:30PM

  Teacher: Mary Cavanaugh

  This is an INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Workshop

  Required prerequisites to attend:

  Learn the Torch (GVR Course) OR previous annealing experience

  Students will learn the basics of torch soldering to make jewelry. Begin developing skills and confidence needed to fabricate jewelry from silver and other metals. Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Optivizor (magnifier) and tools provided.

  Closed-toe shoes are required, along with protective clothing.

  Materials charge: $50 (to be paid to teacher at beginning of workshop)

  Location: East Lapidary Shop

  This workshop will occur once a month during most of the year. Each with separate registrations. Click on a future event on the calendar to registrar early. Four students per workshop. 

  If your plans change and you can't attend, please cancel your registration by clicking on the event on the calendar and then clicking on "Already Registered". Other members may be on the waitlist. Thanks!
  

  
  

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• ECS- WORKSHOP Silver Wave Earrings

  • When
    8 Jan 2027
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio
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  Silver Wave Earrings

  Workshop

  
  

  When: Friday, January 8, 2:00-4:00PM

  Where: East Lapidary Studio

  Teacher: Trudy Baker

  Registration is required to attend this workshop

  This is an Intermediate Level Workshop

  Required Prerequisite: Learn the Torch

  Skills that you will learn:

  • Annealing wire with butane and/or acetylene/air torches
  • Using the torches to create a ball at ends of wires
  • Forming annealed metal into "waves"
  • Assembly
  • Polishing

  You will LOVE wearing or gifting these classy sterling earrings.

  
  

  Larger gauge soft wire can be shaped in many creative ways. Once you learn these basics, you can "go to town!" As they say, "You are limited only to your imagination."

  Bring (if you have them) jewelry pliers - chain-nose, flat-nose, and round-nose, and small wire cutters.

  
  

  Materials Fee: $20 (payment at start of workshop)

  Maximum Number of Students: 4

  If your plans change and you can't attend, please cancel your registration by clicking on the event on the calendar and then clicking on "Already Registered" to cancel. Other members may be on the waitlist. Thanks!

  
  

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• ECS- GVR CLASS Chain Maille

  • Start
    20 Jan 2027
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  • End
    22 Apr 2027
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  Go to the GVR website to register for this class.

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• WCCLRM- GVR CLASS Dichroic Glass

  • Start
    1 Feb 2027
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  • End
    15 Apr 2027
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    West Lapidary Classroom

  Go to the GVR website to register for this class.
  

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• WC- GVR CLASS Lapidary-Cabochon Class

  • Start
    4 Feb 2027
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  • End
    2 Apr 2027
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    West Lapidary Shop

  Go to the GVR website to register for this class.
  

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• WC- GVR CLASS Learn the Torch

  • Start
    6 Feb 2027
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  • End
    3 Apr 2027
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    West Lapidary Shop

  Go to the GVR website to register for this class.
  

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