GVR LAPIDARY & SILVERSMITH CLUB upcoming events

ECS- MEETING Private (26 Oct 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

ECS&ECWR- SETUP Tues Dichro (27 Oct 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Tues Dichro (27 Oct 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

ECS - MEETING Artisans Festival (28 Oct 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

ECS&ECWR- SETUP Wed Dichro (28 Oct 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

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ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Wed Dichro (28 Oct 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

ECS- CLASS SETUP (30 Oct 2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

ECS- GVR CLASS Three Easy Rings (30 Oct 2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Go to the GVR website to register for this class.

ECS&ECWR- SETUP Tues Dichro (3 Nov 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Tues Dichro (3 Nov 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

ECS- MEETING Wire Wrap Assistant Training (4 Nov 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:30:00 GMT

ECS&ECWR- SETUP Wed Dichro (4 Nov 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Monitors only

ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Wed Dichro (4 Nov 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

EC- GVR CLASS Lapidary-Cabochon Class (5 Nov 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:30:00 GMT

ECS- MEETING Education Committee (6 Nov 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:30:00 GMT

ECS- Festival Raffle Prize Dropoff (6 Nov 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Artisans Festival Vendors:

Please drop-off your donation for the Festival Raffle during these dates and times at the East Center Lapidary Studio.

Friday, Nov 6, 1pm - 3PM

Sunday, Nov 8, 11AM - 1PM

Thank you!

ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Sat Dichro (7 Nov 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

EC- GVR CLASS Learn the Torch (7 Nov 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Go to the GVR website to register for this class.

ECS- Festival Raffle Prize Dropoff (8 Nov 2026)

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Artisans Festival Vendors:

Please drop-off your donation for the Festival Raffle during these dates and times at the East Center Lapidary Studio.

Friday, Nov 6, 1pm - 3PM

Sunday, Nov 8, 11AM - 1PM

Thank you!

ECS- GVR CLASS Basic Wire Wrap (9 Nov 2026)

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Go to the GVR website to register for this class.

ECS- MEETING Kit Assembly (9 Nov 2026)

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

ECS&ECWR- SETUP Tues Dichro (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Tues Dichro (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

ECS- BOARD MEETING (11 Nov 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

ECS&ECWR- SETUP Wed Dichro (11 Nov 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

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ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Wed Dichro (11 Nov 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

DH Auditorium- General Meeting (11 Nov 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Welcome New Members and Returning Members!

General Membership Meeting

Desert Hills Auditorium

4:00 to 4:30 pm — Member Sales Setup (You may sell tools, display items, storage boxes, cabs, or jewelry-making supplies. No finished jewelry.)

4:30 to 5:00 pm — Member Sales of the Above

5:00 to 5:30 pm — Potluck Dinner (Bring a finger-food entree or dessert)

5:30 to 6:00 pm — Club Updates, Recognitions, New Board Members Announcement, and more

At the End — Raffle (To donate items, please arrive a little early to the meeting and leave your items at the entrance table. Remember to buy a ticket for items donated by others, including bottles of wine, jewelry, fused glass pieces, cabochons, geodes, potted plants, and more. All proceeds go directly to the club!)

2026 GVR Lapidary Club Artisans Festival (13 Nov 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

2026 GVR Lapidary Club Artisans Festival (14 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

EC- WORKSHOP Learn to Solder (14 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Learn to Solder Workshop

EAST LAPIDARY SHOP

When: Saturday, November 14, 12:00PM - 4:30PM

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!

ECS&ECWR- SETUP Tues Dichro (17 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Tues Dichro (17 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

ECS&ECWR- SETUP Wed Dichro (18 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

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ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Wed Dichro (18 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

ECArtRoom- GVR CLASS Chain Maille (19 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

ECS- GVR CLASS Make & Take Earrings (19 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Go to the GVR website to register for this class.

ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Sat Dichro (21 Nov 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

ECS&ECWR- SETUP Tues Dichro (24 Nov 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Tues Dichro (24 Nov 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

ECS&ECWR- SETUP Wed Dichro (25 Nov 2026)

Wed, 25 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

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ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Wed Dichro (25 Nov 2026)

Wed, 25 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

ECS&ECWR- SETUP Tues Dichro (1 Dec 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Tues Dichro (1 Dec 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 20:00:00 GMT

ECS&ECWR- SETUP Wed Dichro (2 Dec 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 21:00:00 GMT

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ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Wed Dichro (2 Dec 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 22:00:00 GMT

EC- GVR CLASS Lapidary-Cabochon Class (3 Dec 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 20:30:00 GMT

ECS- WORKSHOP Fretz Hammers Video (3 Dec 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 21:30:00 GMT

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!

ECS- MEETING Education Committee (4 Dec 2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 17:30:00 GMT

ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Sat Dichro (5 Dec 2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

EC- GVR CLASS Learn the Torch (5 Dec 2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Go to the GVR website to register for this class.

ECS- MEETING Kit Assembly (7 Dec 2026)

Mon, 07 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

ECS&ECWR- SETUP Tues Dichro (8 Dec 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Monitors only

ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Tues Dichro (8 Dec 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 20:00:00 GMT

ECS- BOARD MEETING (9 Dec 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT

ECS&ECWR- SETUP Wed Dichro (9 Dec 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Monitors only

ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Wed Dichro (9 Dec 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 22:00:00 GMT

ECS- GVR CLASS Make & Take Earrings (10 Dec 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 19:30:00 GMT

Go to the GVR website to register for this class.

EC- WORKSHOP Learn to Solder (12 Dec 2026)

Sat, 12 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Learn to Solder Workshop

EAST LAPIDARY SHOP

When: Saturday, December 12, 12:00PM - 4:30PM

Teacher: Mary Cavanaugh

This is an INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Workshop

Required prerequisites to attend:

Learn the Torch (GVR Course) OR previous annealing experience

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.

ECS&ECWR- SETUP Tues Dichro (15 Dec 2026)

Tue, 15 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Tues Dichro (15 Dec 2026)

Tue, 15 Dec 2026 20:00:00 GMT

ECS&ECWR- SETUP Wed Dichro (16 Dec 2026)

Wed, 16 Dec 2026 21:00:00 GMT

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ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Wed Dichro (16 Dec 2026)

Wed, 16 Dec 2026 22:00:00 GMT

ECArtRoom- GVR CLASS Chain Maille (17 Dec 2026)

Thu, 17 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT

ECS- CLASS SETUP (18 Dec 2026)

Fri, 18 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT

ECS- GVR CLASS Three Easy Rings (18 Dec 2026)

Fri, 18 Dec 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Go to the GVR website to register for this class.

ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Sat Dichro (19 Dec 2026)

Sat, 19 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

ECS&ECWR- SETUP Tues Dichro (22 Dec 2026)

Tue, 22 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Tues Dichro (22 Dec 2026)

Tue, 22 Dec 2026 20:00:00 GMT

ECS&ECWR- SETUP Wed Dichro (23 Dec 2026)

Wed, 23 Dec 2026 21:00:00 GMT

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ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Wed Dichro (23 Dec 2026)

Wed, 23 Dec 2026 22:00:00 GMT

ECS&ECWR- SETUP Tues Dichro (29 Dec 2026)

Tue, 29 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Tues Dichro (29 Dec 2026)

Tue, 29 Dec 2026 20:00:00 GMT

ECS&ECWR- SETUP Wed Dichro (30 Dec 2026)

Wed, 30 Dec 2026 21:00:00 GMT

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ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Wed Dichro (30 Dec 2026)

Wed, 30 Dec 2026 22:00:00 GMT

EC- GVR CLASS Learn the Torch (2 Jan 2027)

Sat, 02 Jan 2027 20:00:00 GMT

Go to the GVR website to register for this class.

ECS- MEETING Kit Assembly (4 Jan 2027)

Mon, 04 Jan 2027 17:00:00 GMT

EC- GVR CLASS Lapidary-Cabochon Class (7 Jan 2027)

Thu, 07 Jan 2027 20:30:00 GMT

ECS- WORKSHOP Silver Wave Earrings (8 Jan 2027)

Fri, 08 Jan 2027 21:00:00 GMT

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!

ECS- BOARD MEETING (13 Jan 2027)

Wed, 13 Jan 2027 16:00:00 GMT

ECS- GVR CLASS Basic Wire Wrap (19 Jan 2027)

Tue, 19 Jan 2027 16:00:00 GMT

Go to the GVR website to register for this class.

ECS- GVR CLASS Chain Maille (20 Jan 2027)

Wed, 20 Jan 2027 21:00:00 GMT

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ECS- GVR CLASS Three Easy Rings (22 Jan 2027)

Fri, 22 Jan 2027 21:00:00 GMT

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ECS- GVR CLASS Make & Take Earrings (28 Jan 2027)

Thu, 28 Jan 2027 19:30:00 GMT

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WCCLRM- GVR CLASS Dichroic Glass (1 Feb 2027)

Mon, 01 Feb 2027 20:00:00 GMT

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ECS- GVR CLASS Make & Take Earrings (4 Feb 2027)

Thu, 04 Feb 2027 19:30:00 GMT

Go to the GVR website to register for this class.

WC- GVR CLASS Lapidary-Cabochon Class (4 Feb 2027)

Thu, 04 Feb 2027 20:30:00 GMT

Go to the GVR website to register for this class.

WC- GVR CLASS Learn the Torch (6 Feb 2027)

Sat, 06 Feb 2027 20:00:00 GMT

Go to the GVR website to register for this class.

ECS- MEETING Kit Assembly (8 Feb 2027)

Mon, 08 Feb 2027 17:00:00 GMT

ECS- BOARD MEETING (10 Feb 2027)

Wed, 10 Feb 2027 16:00:00 GMT

ECS- GVR CLASS Basic Wire Wrap (16 Feb 2027)

Tue, 16 Feb 2027 16:00:00 GMT

Go to the GVR website to register for this class.

ECS- GVR CLASS Chain Maille (24 Feb 2027)

Wed, 24 Feb 2027 21:00:00 GMT

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ECS- GVR CLASS Three Easy Rings (26 Feb 2027)

Fri, 26 Feb 2027 21:00:00 GMT

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WCCLRM- GVR CLASS Dichroic Glass (1 Mar 2027)

Mon, 01 Mar 2027 20:00:00 GMT

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ECS- GVR CLASS Basic Wire Wrap (2 Mar 2027)

Tue, 02 Mar 2027 16:00:00 GMT

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WC- GVR CLASS Lapidary-Cabochon Class (4 Mar 2027)

Thu, 04 Mar 2027 20:30:00 GMT

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WC- GVR CLASS Learn the Torch (6 Mar 2027)

Sat, 06 Mar 2027 20:00:00 GMT

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ECS- BOARD MEETING (10 Mar 2027)

Wed, 10 Mar 2027 16:00:00 GMT

ECS- GVR CLASS Make & Take Earrings (11 Mar 2027)

Thu, 11 Mar 2027 19:30:00 GMT

Go to the GVR website to register for this class.

ECS- GVR CLASS Three Easy Rings (19 Mar 2027)

Fri, 19 Mar 2027 21:00:00 GMT

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ECS- GVR CLASS Chain Maille (24 Mar 2027)

Wed, 24 Mar 2027 21:00:00 GMT

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WC- GVR CLASS Lapidary-Cabochon Class (1 Apr 2027)

Thu, 01 Apr 2027 20:30:00 GMT

Go to the GVR website to register for this class.

WC- GVR CLASS Learn the Torch (3 Apr 2027)

Sat, 03 Apr 2027 20:00:00 GMT

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WCCLRM- GVR CLASS Dichroic Glass (12 Apr 2027)

Mon, 12 Apr 2027 20:00:00 GMT

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ECS- BOARD MEETING (14 Apr 2027)

Wed, 14 Apr 2027 16:00:00 GMT

ECS- GVR CLASS Chain Maille (21 Apr 2027)

Wed, 21 Apr 2027 21:00:00 GMT

Go to the GVR website to register for this class.

ECS- BOARD MEETING (12 May 2027)

Wed, 12 May 2027 16:00:00 GMT