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• ECS&ECWR- SETUP 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 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- SETUP 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 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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• EC- GVR CLASS Three Easy Rings

  • Start
    11 Apr 2026
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  • End
    21 Aug 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Shop

  
  

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• ECS- MEETING Tech Team

  • When
    27 Apr 2026
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  
  

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• ECS- MEETING Monitor Committee

  • When
    28 Apr 2026
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    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  
  

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• EC- WORKSHOP Make a Bezel Cup

  • Start
    29 Apr 2026
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    2:00 PM
  • End
    30 Apr 2026
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Shop
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  WORKSHOP Make a Bezel Cup

  When: Wednesday, April 29, and Thursday, April 30, 2PM-5PM

  THIS IS A 2-DAY INTERMEDIATE LEVEL WORKSHOP

  PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER WITHOUT HAVING FULFILLED THE FOLLOWING PREREQUISITES

  Prerequisites:

  • Learn the Torch GVR Class and
  • Learn to Solder Workshop or
  • Equivalent verified experience soldering silver

  Attend this workshop to get information and tips to make a bezel cup. You must be comfortable with your soldering skills to attend this workshop. Although some tools will be made available for this class, you are encouraged to bring your own tools, materials, and projects.

  If you do not have a current bezel project and wish to participate, then a pendant materials kit will be provided for the Materials Fee of $65.

  Teacher: Bill Edwards

  Student Limit: 4

  Materials Fee: $65 (to be paid to the teacher at the beginning of class if a pendant kit is purchased, otherwise the workshop is free)

  Additional Information: Wear old clothes, closed-toe shoes. Tie long hair back. Optivisor magnification can be provided. Open flames will be used, so oxygen tanks cannot be allowed. Strong magnets in some equipment may affect a pacemaker; concerned individuals seek advice from your physician.

  This workshop will be offered occasionally during the year, although other dates have not been confirmed. Once they are confirmed they will be listed in the Club Calendar. If you wish to attend a club event and it is listed on the calendar you can click on it and register for it before the announcement email is sent out to all the members.

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• EC- GVR CLASS Learn the Torch

  • Start
    2 May 2026
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  • End
    1 Aug 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Shop

  
  

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• ECS&ECWR- GVR CLASS Dichroic Glass

  • Start
    4 May 2026
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  • End
    6 Aug 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  
  

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• ECS&EC- WORKSHOP Mold Making

  • When
    5 May 2026
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    8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio and Shop
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  Mold Making Workshop

  When: Tuesday, May 5, at 8:30am- 12:00pm

  Location: East Lapidary Studio and East Shop

  Instructor: Robin Randall

  This workshop introduces the process of making a silicon mold of a metal object provided or approved by the instructor. The mold is then split open and wax is injected into it. This process is designed for making multiple wax copies of a metal object which can then be (Lost Wax) casted into metal objects that mimic the original.

  Bring small objects to use to make your mold.

  Material fee: $25 (to be paid to instructor)

  Contact Robin with questions. He can often be found at the East Shop.

  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!
  

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• EC- GVR CLASS Lapidary-Cabochon Class

  • Start
    7 May 2026
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  • End
    7 Aug 2026
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  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Shop

  
  

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• ECS- MEETING Education Committee

  • Start
    8 May 2026
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  • End
    5 Jun 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  
  

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• ECS - MEETING Artisans Festival

  • When
    14 May 2026
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  
  

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• ECS- GVR CLASS Make & Take Earrings

  • Start
    21 May 2026
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  • End
    27 Aug 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  
  

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• ECS- WORKSHOP Setting CZs in Metal Clay

  • When
    28 May 2026
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    1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio
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  Setting CZs in Metal Clay Workshop

  WHEN: Thursday, May 28 from 1 to 4:30 pm.

  WHERE: East Lapidary Studio

  PREREQUISITES: 

  • Metal Clay Experience (Layering and Joining Experience helps)
  • Basic Silversmithing Experience

  Cubic Zirconia (CZ) can be set into Metal Clay before firing. There are several techniques to achieve this, so understanding the basic concept of CZ positioning will be a priority. In this workshop, you will create a small silver metal clay pendant with a variety of CZs in different settings. This creative process will allow you to design your own unique masterpiece afterward! Plus, don't forget that CZs can also beautifully complement Bronze Metal Clay.

  COST: TBA

  WORKSHOP LEADER: Kris Kramer

  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!

  

  
  

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• ECS- WORKSHOP Bronze Metal Clay

  • Start
    8 Jun 2026
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    11 Jun 2026
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    12:00 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio
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  Bronze Metal Clay Workshop

  WHEN: Monday and Thursday, June 8 and 11 from am am to Noon.

  WHERE: East Lapidary Studio

  PREREQUISITES: 

  • Minimal Metal Clay Experience

  Because silver has become expensive, we'll be working with Bronze Metal Clay. The tools and skills are the same. The firing process is very different; thus, this is a two-day workshop. Make your piece(s) in the first two-hour class. Kris will fire your pieces in two steps over the next few days. Finish your pieces in the second two-hour class. Make earrings, a pendant, buttons, a refrigerator magnet, a hat or lapel pin, or whatever you wish. The teaching assistants will be learning this medium along with you!

  
  

  COST: TBA

  WORKSHOP LEADER: Kris Kramer

  
  

  

  
  

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• ECS- WORKSHOP Prong Settings in Metal Clay

  • Start
    6 Jul 2026
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    10:00 AM
  • End
    10 Jul 2026
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    12:00 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio
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  Prong Settings in Metal Clay 3-Day Workshop

  WHEN: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, July 6, 8, and 10 from 10 am to Noon.

  WHERE: East Lapidary Studio

  PREREQUISITES: 

  • Metal Clay Experience
  • Basic Silversmithing Experience

  This workshop is the ideal introduction for anyone interested in setting cabochons in Metal Clay. You'll grasp the two fundamental concepts: accounting for shrinkage and fusing silver to metal clay. During the session, you’ll create a simple pendant featuring a cabochon set in fine-silver prongs. While the example images may appear more intricate, we'll concentrate solely on the prong settings.

  COST: TBA

  WORKSHOP LEADER: Kris Kramer

   

  
  

  
  

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