founded 1965
Members can reserve club space for workshops and meetings here. See bottom of page for location code definitions.
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Meeting for the EC Shop Managment Team
Lost Wax Casting Workshop
Dates: Wednesday, August 19, and Thursday, August 20
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.
Material Fee: $40 To be paid at the beginning of the workshop
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!
Saw & Rivet Cool Earrings Workshop
When: Monday, September 7, 12:30-4:00pm
Teacher: Trudy Baker
This is an Intermediate Level Workshop
Learn the basic jewelry makers’ skills of using a jewelers’ hand saw and easy riveting to hold component parts together. Both brass and copper will be used, and you’ll have a unique earring design that you’ll be able to replicate in various creative shapes. You will learn to use Lapidary Club tools including a drill press, bench pin, texture & riveting hammers, files, patina solution, and polishing tools. All project materials will be provided. There are saws to borrow and some hand tools. If you have a saw and sturdy wire cutters, please bring them. Wear safety glasses, close-toed shoes, apron, & tie long hair back.
Materials Fee: $20 (payment online (preferred) or to teacher)
Location: East Lapidary Shop
Dates: Wednesday, Sept. 16, and Thursday, Sept. 17
Material Fee: $40 (payable online (preferred) or to instructor)
Dates: Wednesday, Oct. 14, and Thursday, Oct. 15
Locations:
EC – East Center
ECS – East Center Studio
ECSF – East Center Studio Foyer
ECWR – East Center Work (Kiln) Room
WC – West Center
DH – Desert Hills
Classes are GVR Classes and require GVR Active-Net Registration.
Workshops are offered only to club members.
Dichro Workshops require reservations by contacting Pat Reynolds.
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