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Who we areThe GVR Lapidary & Silversmith Club is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to promoting hobbies for those who are interested in learning lapidary, silversmithing, and other jewelry crafts. The Club provides and operates three well-equipped facilities to provide instruction, workshops and an atmosphere conducive to the development and expansion of members’ talents. Each Lapidary Center has a retail sales display for members’ handcrafted jewelry. | Upcoming events
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Volunteer"Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something." Do you want an opportunity to learn and experience more with the GVR Lapidary & Silversmith Club? You can teach, assistant teach, be a monitor at one of the centers, serve on the board, be a committee member for our yearly money maker-- the Festival, and other committees. There are numerous other things we need volunteers for. Contact our Volunteer Coordinator and we will explore the many ways you can fulfill your 12 hours of volunteering commitment with your Lapidary Membership. Remember volunteers keep GVR Lapidary & Silversmith Club in existence. | Our programsWe offer a full range of classes taught by our experienced members at low cost to the Green Valley Recreation (GVR) community.Our members serve as instructors and monitors in the workshops to guide new learners. GVR offers beginning lapidary classes of many types, and the Club offers continuing jewelry technique-building workshops. How to register for GVR classes See our classes and workshops |
West Center Expansion
A Special Open House - December 6th
How Can You Help?
Spread the word about the event to your friends and family, and ask other clubs and centers to help by posting flyers. Feel free to share the event on your social media pages as well.
Set up a lapidary or silversmithing demonstration -- please reach out to Suzy Russell for details.
We’ll be offering snacks and cider, and any additional treats you can contribute are welcome.
Most importantly, come out to show your support, especially for the noon drawing of the Stained Glass and Geode Window at West Center.
There will be lots of bench space for teachers to show their class projects. If you'd like to do a lapidary or silversmithing demo, please contact Suzy Russell.
We’ll display drafts and drawings of the West Center Expansion to highlight our upcoming improvements.
If you’d like to donate a jewelry item or two, the proceeds will support the expansion fund. Your help would mean a lot.
Stained Glass and Geode Window Raffle
The noon drawing for the Stained Glass and Geode Window will take place at West Center on November 22nd.
Promoting interest and education in lapidary, silversmith and other jewelry crafts for GVR members. |
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