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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 and intermediate 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 | JOIN THE lapidary club
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Artisan FestivalDates for the 2025 Artisan Festival November 6 - Setup November 7 & 8 - Festival |
West Center ExpansionConstruction Contractor SelectedIn January 2025, the GVR Board contracted Burton and Associates Architects for architectural services for the project. In collaboration with the GVR Project Management Team, Burton and Associates recommended hiring a qualified contractor before finalizing the construction documents. On May 28th, at the GVR Board Meeting, Scott Somers, GVR’s Chief Executive Officer, announced that the Design-Build Contract for the Lapidary Club Expansion was awarded to Rio West Development & Construction, Inc., a Tucson-based contractor. A Design-Build Contract is a project delivery method where a single entity, the Design-Build Contractor, manages both the design and construction phases. This integrated approach streamlines communication among architects, the GVR Project Team, and Lapidary Club Officers. Additionally, using Rio West as a single responsible entity can reduce the overall project timeline and potentially lower costs by combining design and construction processes. |
Promoting interest and education in lapidary, silversmith and other jewelry crafts for GVR members. |
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