GVR LAPIDARY & SILVERSMITH CLUB

founded 1965

CALENDAR

Members can reserve club space for workshops and meetings here.
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Upcoming events

ECS- MEETING Display Committee

Start
9 Feb 2024

End
17 Nov 2025

Schedule
7 sessions

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ECS&ECWR- CLASS Metal Clay Jewelry

Start
4 Nov 2024

End
9 Jun 2025

Schedule
7 sessions

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ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Tues Dichro

Start
5 Nov 2024

End
30 Dec 2025

Schedule
59 sessions

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ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Wed Dichro

Start
6 Nov 2024

End
31 Dec 2025

Schedule
61 sessions

Location
East Center

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WC- CLASS Chain Maille

Start
13 Nov 2024

End
17 Apr 2025

Schedule
12 sessions

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WC- CLASS Learn to Solder

Start
16 Nov 2024

End
12 Apr 2025

Schedule
6 sessions

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ECS- BOARD MEETING

Start
8 Jan 2025

End
10 Dec 2025

Schedule
10 sessions

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ECS- CLASS Make Your Own Findings

Start
16 Jan 2025

End
23 Apr 2025

Schedule
4 sessions

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ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Sat Dichro

Start
18 Jan 2025

End
20 Dec 2025

Schedule
21 sessions

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EC- CLASS Three Easy Rings

Start
25 Jan 2025

End
26 Jul 2025

Schedule
4 sessions

Location
EC

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DH- CLASS Learn the Torch

Start
1 Feb 2025

End
2 Aug 2025

Schedule
7 sessions

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WC-CLASS Lapidary Class

Start
5 Feb 2025

End
7 Aug 2025

Schedule
14 sessions

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ECS- CLASS Make & Take Earrings

Start
11 Feb 2025

End
8 Apr 2025

Schedule
3 sessions

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EC- CLASS Silversmith1-BezelSetStone

Start
19 Feb 2025

End
24 Apr 2025

Schedule
6 sessions

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ECS&ECWR-CLASS Lost Wax Casting

Start
26 Feb 2025

End
21 Aug 2025

Schedule
14 sessions

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EC- CLASS Saw & Rivet Cool Earrings

Start
28 Feb 2025

End
9 Aug 2025

Schedule
5 sessions

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ECS&ECWR- CLASS Dichroic Glass

Start
3 Mar 2025

End
7 Aug 2025

Schedule
8 sessions

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ECS&ECWR- Tues Dichro Studio Setup

Start
18 Mar 2025

End
30 Dec 2025

Schedule
42 sessions

Location
East Center

Monitors only

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ECS&ECWR- Wed Dichro Studio Setup

Start
19 Mar 2025

End
31 Dec 2025

Schedule
42 sessions

Location
East Center

Monitors only

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ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Metal Clay Open Studio

When
3 Apr 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location
East Center

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4

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Open to GVR Lapidary & Silversmithing Members only.

Minimum one individual; maximum six individuals per workshop

You can sign up for this open-studio workshop once you take "Metal Clay Jewelry" or another metal-clay class. Bring your project to life using the studio and tools with the hands-on instructor. You can learn how to join clay pieces to give your creation depth, roll the perfect texture, add a bail, embellish your work with syringe clay, and include CZs or dichroic elements. You can sign up without a particular project to observe, learn, and be inspired.

Since you have taken a metal-clay course at GVR Lapidary and Silversmithing Club, you are privy to a vault of videos -- two hundred and twenty-nine (229) YouTube Metal Clay videos -- Click here!

Materials Fee $0

Materials Fee for Firing Metal Clay Pieces in GVR’s Kiln $3.00

You will need to furnish your own metal clay, embellishments, and findings, such as ear wires and jump rings.

Instructor: Kris Kramer

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ECS- MEETING West Expansion

When
4 Apr 2025

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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EC Workshop: Buffing & Polishing

When
4 Apr 2025

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location
EC

Registration is closed

BUFFING & POLISHING

Large Polishing & 3M Wheels - Bill Edwards

Step up your Buffing & Polishing skills! Bring your silver pieces that need that 'extra something' to make them shine and find out the best way to make them sparkle.

Bill Edwards will take you through the safe & productive ways to use our buffing and polishing wheels. If you've been to one of Bill's Silversmith classes, you know he has 'tips' for better results - and happily shares them.

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DH- WORKSHOP Using Elec/Hyd Press & Potter Quick Form

When
12 Apr 2025

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location
Desert Hills

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Workshop: ELEC/HYDRAULIC PRESS & POTTER QUICK FORM

Please note: This workshop replaces the previously announced April 5th session.

Demo with hands on training for the Electronic/Hydraulic Press & the Potter Quick Form at Desert Hills. Session is limited to 10 attendees.

Sign up by April 9th (monitors we need you to be trained :-).

4/12 10-2pm Dan Stokes & Kirk McQuillan

There is a $5 charge for the copper. Please pay at the start of the workshop.

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ECWR- WORKSHOP Mold Making

When
23 Apr 2025

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Mold Making Workshop

Learn to create a mold for an item to be cast. You can bring an existing piece of jewelry (charm, ring, symbol) as a model for your mold, or do an original design. This workshop is limited to 3 students-please sign up by March 16. Materials and tools are provided for a fee of $25, payable to the instructor. If you have questions, please contact Robin Randall robrandall@aol.com

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ECS- CLASS Patinas and Finishes

When
10 May 2025

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Metal Clay Open Studio

When
15 May 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location
East Center

Spaces left
6

Register

Open to GVR Lapidary & Silversmithing Members only.

Minimum one individual; maximum six individuals per workshop

You can sign up for this open-studio workshop once you take "Metal Clay Jewelry" or another metal-clay class. Bring your project to life using the studio and tools with the hands-on instructor. You can learn how to join clay pieces to give your creation depth, roll the perfect texture, add a bail, embellish your work with syringe clay, and include CZs or dichroic elements. You can sign up without a particular project to observe, learn, and be inspired.

Since you have taken a metal-clay course at GVR Lapidary and Silversmithing Club, you are privy to a vault of videos -- two hundred and twenty-nine (229) YouTube Metal Clay videos -- Click here!

Materials Fee $0

Materials Fee for Firing Metal Clay Pieces in GVR’s Kiln $3.00

You will need to furnish your own metal clay, embellishments, and findings, such as ear wires and jump rings.

Instructor: Kris Kramer

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WC- CLASS Patinas and Finishes

When
7 Jun 2025

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Metal Clay Open Studio

When
12 Jun 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location
East Center

Spaces left
6

Register

Open to GVR Lapidary & Silversmithing Members only.

Minimum one individual; maximum six individuals per workshop

You can sign up for this open-studio workshop once you take "Metal Clay Jewelry" or another metal-clay class. Bring your project to life using the studio and tools with the hands-on instructor. You can learn how to join clay pieces to give your creation depth, roll the perfect texture, add a bail, embellish your work with syringe clay, and include CZs or dichroic elements. You can sign up without a particular project to observe, learn, and be inspired.

Since you have taken a metal-clay course at GVR Lapidary and Silversmithing Club, you are privy to a vault of videos -- two hundred and twenty-nine (229) YouTube Metal Clay videos -- Click here!

Materials Fee $0

Materials Fee for Firing Metal Clay Pieces in GVR’s Kiln $3.00

You will need to furnish your own metal clay, embellishments, and findings, such as ear wires and jump rings.

Instructor: Kris Kramer

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Past events

28 Mar 2025	ECS- MEETING East Shop
26 Mar 2025	DH AUDITORIUM- General Meeting
25 Mar 2025	ECS- Events Meeting
22 Mar 2025	DH- WORKSHOP Using Elec/Hyd Press & Potter Quick Form
19 Mar 2025	DH- WORKSHOP Using Elec/Hyd Press & Potter Quick Form
19 Mar 2025	ECWR- WORKSHOP Mold Making
15 Mar 2025	DH- WORKSHOP Prong Set
5 Mar 2025	CANCELED Bundle WireWrap Pendant
5 Mar 2025	ECS- WORKSHOP Wire Wrap
22 Feb 2025	CANCELED Three Easy Rings
22 Feb 2025	ECS- Garage Sale
21 Feb 2025	ECS- Garage Sale Setup
20 Feb 2025	ECS- MEETING Education Committee
19 Feb 2025	ECS - WORKSHOP - Wire Wrap
17 Feb 2025	DH- CLASS Formed Collars
12 Feb 2025	EC- WORKSHOP Cool Tools Workshop
11 Feb 2025	DH- CLASS Die-Cut Bracelet Links
3 Feb 2025	ECS&ECWR- CLASS CANCELED Dichroic Glass
1 Feb 2025	ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP CANCELED Sat Dichro
27 Jan 2025	ECS- MEETING Pricing Team
24 Jan 2025	EC- WORKSHOP Ring Saw
23 Jan 2025	ECS- MEETING Tech Team
22 Jan 2025	EC- CLASS CANCELLED Silversmith1-BezelSetStone
22 Jan 2025	ECS- WORKSHOP Wire Wrap
22 Jan 2025	ECS- MEETING West Expansion Inventory Group
17 Jan 2025	DH- CLASS Formed Collars CANCELED
16 Jan 2025	ECS- MEETING East Shop Monitors
16 Jan 2025	ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Metal Clay Open Studio
14 Jan 2025	DH- CLASS Die-Cut Bracelet Links CANCELED
13 Jan 2025	ECS- CLASS Basic Wire Wrap
11 Jan 2025	EC- CLASS CANCELED Saw & Rivet Cool Earrings
10 Jan 2025	ECS- MEETING Teachers
6 Jan 2025	ECS- MEETING Finance
17 Dec 2024	ECS&ECWR Executive Session
13 Dec 2024	ECS- MEETING West Expansion
12 Dec 2024	EC- WORKSHOP Pick Soldering
4 Dec 2024	ECS- WORKSHOP Wire Wrap
2 Dec 2024	ECS&ECWR Artisans Fest Wrap-up Meeting
25 Nov 2024	ECS- MEETING Executive Board
22 Nov 2024	ECS- MEETING New Member Orientation
15 Nov 2024	EC- CLASS Three Easy Rings CANCELED
13 Nov 2024	DH AUDITORIUM- General Meeting
11 Nov 2024	DH- WORKSHOP Torch Enameling CANCELLED
4 Nov 2024	DH- WORKSHOP Torch Enameling - CANCELED
11 Oct 2024	ECS- MEETING Tech Committee
10 Oct 2024	ECS- MEETING Facility Managers
2 Oct 2024	ECS- MEETING Artisan Festival
19 Sep 2024	ECS- MEETING Class Prep
19 Aug 2024	ECS&ESWR- WORKSHOP Texturing Metal Using Flex Shaft
16 Aug 2024	ECS- MEETING Ed Comm Survey Results
16 Aug 2024	ECS- MEETING Ed Comm Monitor/Specialist
31 Jul 2024	ECS- MEETING Expansion Group
18 Jul 2024	ECS&ECWR Finance Mtg
15 Jul 2024	ECS&ECWR- CLASS More Metal Clay
2 May 2024	ECS- MEETING Membership Discussion
29 Apr 2024	ECS- MEETING Discussion
26 Apr 2024	ECS/ECWR New Member Orientation Mtg.
22 Apr 2024	ECS- MOVIE & SNACKS
12 Apr 2024	ECS/ECWR Maintenance Committee
8 Apr 2024	ECS Safety Committee Mtg.
12 Mar 2024	ECS- MEETING GEMS
10 Mar 2024	OFF-CAMPUS Instructors Get-Together
9 Mar 2024	ECS Display Committee Mtg.
29 Feb 2024	ECS-WORKSHOP, Open Metalsmithing
23 Feb 2024	ECS Manager Meeting
20 Feb 2024	ECS/ECWR DH Manager Discussion
21 Dec 2023	ECS ECWR - Dichro Workshop
15 Dec 2023	ECS- MEETING Artisans Festival
5 Dec 2023	ESC West Mtg
28 Nov 2023	EC- WORKSHOP Open Metalsmithing
25 Nov 2023	ECS & ECWR Dichro Workshop
15 Nov 2023	ECS- MEETING Voting Comm
13 Nov 2023	ECS- CLASS Exploring More with PMC
6 Nov 2023	ECS- CLASS Kumihimo 2
3 Nov 2023	ECS- MEETING Monitor Training
27 Oct 2023	ECS&ECWR Lapidary Club Garage Sale
27 Oct 2023	ECS- Club Garage Sale
12 Oct 2023	ECS Artisans Festival Meeting
11 Oct 2023	ECS - Education Committee
9 Oct 2023	ECS- CLASS Kumihimo 1
4 Oct 2023	ECS- MEETING Course Prep
30 Sep 2023	ECS&ECWR DICHRO HALLOWEEN WORKSHOP
28 Sep 2023	ECS - Education Committee
19 Sep 2023	ECS Website Meeting
16 Sep 2023	ECS&ECWR WORKSHOP Sat Dichro
2 Sep 2023	ECS AF Publicity Meeting
28 Aug 2023	ECS Finance Meeting
26 Aug 2023	ECS - ECSW Dichro Workshop
22 Aug 2023	ESC - Web Mtg.
12 Aug 2023	ECS-ECSW Dichro Saturday Workshop
29 Jul 2023	ECS&EC- CLASS Three Easy Rings
24 Jul 2023	ECS & ECWR- Dichro and Silver Clay Fusion Workshop
8 Jul 2023	ECS Display Committee Meeting
16 May 2023	ECS- CLASS PMC Basics
8 Apr 2023	ECS - Policy Revieww Commiittee
7 Apr 2023	ECS - Consolidation Committee Meeting
31 Mar 2023	ECS- MEETING Education Committee
31 Mar 2023	ECS - MEETING Publicity Committee
24 Mar 2023	ECS - Publicity Committee Meeting
13 Mar 2023	ECS- Class PMC-Syringe Project...
10 Mar 2023	ECS - Monitor Training Meeting
7 Mar 2023	ECS - Publicity Committee Meeting
24 Feb 2023	ECS - Findings Team Meeting
13 Feb 2023	ECS- Class PMC-Pendant with Bail
27 Jan 2023	ECS- WORKSHOP Wire Wrap
25 Jan 2023	ECWR- Class Intro Mold Making
23 Jan 2023	ECS- CLASS Bundle Wrap Cabachon
19 Jan 2023	DH- Workshop Riveting Demo
17 Jan 2023	ECS- East Monitor Meeting
14 Jan 2023	DH- Class Broomcasting
13 Jan 2023	ECS- Meeting of Lapidary Class Instructors
13 Jan 2023	DH-CLASS Metalsmith Tools
7 Jan 2023	ECS - Monitor Committee Meeting
5 Jan 2023	ECS - Lapidary Education Committee meeting
14 Dec 2022	ECS- Class PMC-Post Earrings san Solder
29 Nov 2022	ECS - Artisan Festival Wrap-up
28 Nov 2022	ECS- Class PMC-Simple Charms or Sm Pendant
18 Nov 2022	WC - Artisans Festival
12 Nov 2022	ECS & ECWR
4 Nov 2022	ECS&ECWR- Workshop Enameling
24 Oct 2022	ECS- Class PMC-Dangling Earrings
13 Oct 2022	ESC - Shop Consolidation Committee Mtg.
12 Oct 2022	WC Room 1 - Club Board Meeting
8 Oct 2022	ECS & ECWR - Dichro Monitor Workshop
29 Sep 2022	ECS - Shop Consolidation Committee Mtg.
24 Sep 2022	ECS&ECWR - Workshop Dichro Monitors
20 Sep 2022	ECWR-Workshop Chain Maille
14 Sep 2022	WC Room 2 - Club Board Meeting
7 Sep 2022	ECS - Artisans Festival Meeting
22 Aug 2022	ECWR- CLASS Basic Chain Maille
3 Aug 2022	ECS - Artisan Festival Publicity Committee
28 Jun 2022	ECS - Display Committee Meeting
23 Jun 2022	DH-WORKSHOP, Open Metalsmithing
25 May 2022	ECS - Volunteer Committee
20 May 2022	DHRmB-Class Make It Take It
20 May 2022	test meeting
18 May 2022	ECS - Computer Transition Team
16 May 2022	ECS - Artisan Festival Publicity
11 May 2022	WC Room 2 - Club Board Meeting
4 May 2022	ECS - Artsian Festival Meeting
2 May 2022	Board Meeting 10am to Noon West Center Room 2
12 Mar 2022	DH- CLASS Three Easy Rings
12 Mar 2022	DH-Class Three Easy Rings
3 Mar 2022	DH- Workshop Monitors Only Rolling Mill
24 Feb 2022	ECS-Workshop Wire Wrap
23 Feb 2022	ECS/WR-Class Mold Making
21 Feb 2022	EC-Workshop Chain Maille
21 Feb 2022	ECS-Class Wire Bundle Wrap
18 Feb 2022	DH-Class Collar Forging
18 Feb 2022	ECS- Meeting
16 Feb 2022	DH-Class Die-Cut Bracelet Links
14 Feb 2022	ECS-Class Chain Maille
14 Feb 2022	ECS-Class Basic Wire Wrapping
10 Feb 2022	DH-Workshop Metalsmith
9 Feb 2022	WC- Lapidary Club Board Meeting
7 Feb 2022	EC-Workshop Lost Wax Casting
20 Jan 2022	Wire Wrap Workshop
11 Sep 2021	Fall Conference
31 Jul 2021	Annual General Meeting
1 Apr 2021	Spring Gala

Locations:

EC – East Center

ECS – East Center Studio

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.

Promoting interest and education in lapidary, silversmith and other jewelry crafts for GVR members.

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