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• ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Tues Dichro

  • Start
    6 Jan 2026
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  • End
    29 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    52 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  
  

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• ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Wed Dichro

  • Start
    7 Jan 2026
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  • End
    30 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    52 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  
  

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• ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Sat Dichro

  • Start
    24 Jan 2026
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  • End
    19 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    22 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  
  

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• ECS- BOARD MEETING

  • Start
    8 Apr 2026
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  • End
    12 May 2027
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  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  
  

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• ECS- MEETING Kit Assembly

  • Start
    1 Jun 2026
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  • End
    7 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    7 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  
  

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• ECS&ECWR- SETUP Tues Dichro

  • Start
    2 Jun 2026
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  • End
    29 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    31 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

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• ECS&ECWR- SETUP Wed Dichro

  • Start
    3 Jun 2026
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  • End
    30 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    31 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

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• EC- GVR CLASS Lapidary-Cabochon Class

  • Start
    4 Jun 2026
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  • End
    4 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    7 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Shop

  
  

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• ECS- MEETING Education Committee

  • Start
    5 Jun 2026
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  • End
    4 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  
  

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• EC- GVR CLASS Learn the Torch

  • Start
    6 Jun 2026
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  • End
    5 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Shop

  
  

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• EC- GVR CLASS Three Easy Rings

  • Start
    19 Jun 2026
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  • End
    18 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Shop

  
  

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• EC- MEETING Practice for Assistants

  • Start
    6 Jul 2026
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  • End
    30 Jul 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    EC- East Lapidary Shop

  
  

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• ECSF- MEETING EC Mgt Team

  • Start
    16 Jul 2026
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  • End
    26 Nov 2026
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  • Schedule
    20 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio or Studio Foyer

  Meeting for the EC Shop Managment Team

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• ECS&ECWR- GVR CLASS Dichroic Glass

  • Start
    3 Aug 2026
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  • End
    5 Nov 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  
  

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• EC- WORKSHOP Fretz Metal Forming Bracelet & Pendant

  • When
    4 Aug 2026
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    12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Shop
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  Fretz Metal Forming a Twist Bracelet and Flower Pendant 

  Workshop

  When: Tuesday, August 4, 12:30-4:00pm

  Where: East Lapidary Shop

  Teacher: Trudy Baker

  Registration is required to attend this workshop

  This is an Intermediate Level Workshop

  Required Prerequisite: Learn the Torch

  Skills Needed: Comfortable annealing and using hammers and mallets

  Skills you will practice:

  • Annealing with acetylene/air torches
  • Forging annealed metal into curvy shapes
  • Learn to effectively & safely use Fretz and forging hammers, mallets, vices, mandrels, as well as Fretz stakes and mallets.
  • Safely using a drill press and bit
  • Filing and sanding

  You will LOVE wearing or gifting this classy copper bracelet and flower pendant.

  Larger gauge annealed 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 by your imagination."

  Bring jewelry pliers - chain-nose, flat-nose.

  Wear closed-toe shoes, safety glasses and sturdy apron.

  
  

  Materials Fee: $10 (payment online (preferred) or to teacher)

  Location: East Lapidary Shop

  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!

  
  

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• ECS - MEETING Artisans Festival

  • When
    5 Aug 2026
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  NOTE: Date and Time Change

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• ECS&EC- WORKSHOP Lost Wax Casting

  • Start
    19 Aug 2026
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    8:30 AM
  • End
    20 Aug 2026
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    12:00 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio
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  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 (payable online (preferred) or to instructor)

  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!
  

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• ECArtRoom- GVR CLASS Chain Maille

  • Start
    19 Aug 2026
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  • End
    18 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    East Center Art Room

  
  

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• ECS- GVR CLASS Make & Take Earrings

  • Start
    27 Aug 2026
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  • End
    10 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  
  

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• EC- WORKSHOP Saw & Rivet Cool Earrings

  • When
    7 Sep 2026
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    12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Shop
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  Saw & Rivet Cool Earrings Workshop

  When: Monday, September 7, 12:30-4:00pm

  Teacher: Trudy Baker

  Registration is required to attend this workshop

  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

  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!

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• ECS&ECWR- GVR CLASS Metal Clay Jewelry

  • Start
    14 Sep 2026
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  • End
    15 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  
  

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• ECS&EC- WORKSHOP Lost Wax Casting

  • Start
    16 Sep 2026
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    8:30 AM
  • End
    17 Sep 2026
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    12:00 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio
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  Lost Wax Casting Workshop

  Dates: Wednesday, Sept. 16, and Thursday, Sept. 17

  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 (payable online (preferred) or to instructor)

  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!
  

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• ECS- GVR CLASS Basic Wire Wrap

  • Start
    6 Oct 2026
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  • End
    11 Nov 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  
  

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• ECS&EC- WORKSHOP Lost Wax Casting

  • Start
    14 Oct 2026
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    8:30 AM
  • End
    15 Oct 2026
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    12:00 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio
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  Lost Wax Casting Workshop

  Dates: Wednesday, Oct. 14, and Thursday, Oct. 15

  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 (payable online (preferred) or to instructor)

  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!
  

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