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• ECS- GVR CLASS Basic Wire Wrap

  • Start
    21 Oct 2025
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  • End
    9 Mar 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  
  

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• ECS- MEETING Education Committee

  • Start
    31 Oct 2025
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  • End
    1 May 2026
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  • Schedule
    7 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  
  

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• DH Auditorium- General Meeting

  • Start
    19 Nov 2025
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  • End
    18 Mar 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    DH Auditorium

  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!)
  

  
  

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• DH- GVR CLASS Learn the Torch

  • Start
    3 Jan 2026
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  • End
    1 Aug 2026
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  • Schedule
    7 sessions
  • Location
    Desert Hills Lapidary Shop

  
  

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• ECS&ECWR- GVR CLASS Dichroic Glass

  • Start
    5 Jan 2026
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  • End
    6 Aug 2026
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  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  
  

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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

  Monitors only

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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

  Monitors only

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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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• WC-GVR CLASS Lapidary-Cabochon Class

  • Start
    8 Jan 2026
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  • End
    7 Aug 2026
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  • Schedule
    16 sessions
  • Location
    West Lapidary Shop

  
  

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• ECS&ECWR- GVR CLASS Metal Clay Jewelry

  • Start
    12 Jan 2026
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  • End
    10 Aug 2026
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  • Schedule
    7 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  
  

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• ECS- BOARD MEETING

  • Start
    14 Jan 2026
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  • End
    12 May 2027
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  • Schedule
    15 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  
  

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• WC- GVR CLASS Chain Maille

  • Start
    14 Jan 2026
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  • End
    20 Aug 2026
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    West Lapidary Shop

  
  

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• ECS- GVR CLASS Make & Take Earrings

  • Start
    22 Jan 2026
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  • End
    27 Aug 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 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
    23 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  
  

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• EC- GVR CLASS Three Easy Rings

  • Start
    24 Jan 2026
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  • End
    7 Aug 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    East Lapidary SHOP

  
  

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• ECS- MEETING Special

  • When
    24 Jan 2026
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    3:30 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

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• ECS- MEETING Ed Comm, Planning

  • When
    26 Jan 2026
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    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Shop

  
  

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• ECS- MEETING Finance

  • When
    26 Jan 2026
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    12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio

  
  

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• ECS- MEETING Wire Wrap Inventory

  • When
    27 Jan 2026
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    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  
  

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• EC- WORKSHOP Prong Setting for a Stone/Glass Pendant

  • When
    31 Jan 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Shop

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  Prong Setting using Saw and Rivet for a Stone or Glass Pendant Workshop

  Date: Saturday, January 31, 9am-12pm

  Location: East Lapidary Shop

  A prong setting workshop teaches you to fabricate and securely set dichroic and stone cabochons using metal "prongs". This workshop will focus on cutting, shaping, and finishing for professional results in pendants, building from basic fabrication to advanced placement. 

  No Prerequisites Required except to bring a mask and safety glasses.

  Students should bring their own stones or objects.

  Materials Fee: $5 (to be paid to teacher at beginning of event)

  What You'll Learn:

  • Fabrication: Building prong settings by sawing of sheet metal, creating baskets, and shaping prongs.
  • Stone Placement: Techniques for setting various stone shapes (round, princess, cabochon, freeform).
  • Finishing: Refining prongs for a professional, smooth, and secure finish.
  • Tool Mastery: Learning to use and sometimes modify jeweler's tools for efficiency. 

  This workshop will occur during other months. Each with separate registrations. Click on a future event on the calendar to registrar early. Five students per workshop. 
  

  
  

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• EC- WORKSHOP Learn to Solder

  • When
    14 Feb 2026
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    10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Shop
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  Learn to Solder Workshop

  EAST LAPIDARY SHOP

  When: Saturday, February 14, 10:00AM - 2:30PM

  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.

  Materials charge: $40 (to be paid to teacher at beginning of workshop)

  Location: East Center 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.  

  
  

  
  

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• ECS & EC- WORKSHOP Lost Wax Casting

  • Start
    18 Feb 2026
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    19 Feb 2026
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    12:00 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio
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  Lost Wax Casting Workshop

  Dates: Wednesday, Feb 18, and Thursday, Feb 19

  Time: 9AM-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 to the instructor at the beginning of workshop)

  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.

  
  

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• ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Metal Clay Open Studio

  • When
    19 Feb 2026
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    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio
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  Metal Clay Open Studio (workshop)

  Open to GVR Lapidary & Silversmithing Members only. 

  Minimum one individual; maximum five 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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• EC- WORKSHOP Saw & Rivet Cool Earrings

  • When
    20 Feb 2026
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    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Shop
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  Saw & Rivet Cool Earrings Workshop

  When: Friday, February 20, 1:30-5pm

  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 (to be paid to teacher at beginning of workshop)

  Location: East Lapidary Shop

  Maximum Number of Students: 6

  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.

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• EC- WORKSHOP Prong Setting for a Stone/Glass Pendant

  • When
    28 Feb 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Shop

  Register

  Prong Setting using Saw and Rivet for a Stone or Glass Pendant Workshop

  Date: Saturday, February 28, 9am-12pm

  Location: East Lapidary Shop

  A prong setting workshop teaches you to fabricate and securely set dichroic and stone cabochons using metal "prongs". This workshop will focus on cutting, shaping, and finishing for professional results in pendants, building from basic fabrication to advanced placement. 

  No Prerequisites Required except to bring a mask and safety glasses.

  Students should bring their own stones or objects.

  Materials Fee: $5 (to be paid to teacher at beginning of event)

  What You'll Learn:

  • Fabrication: Building prong settings by sawing of sheet metal, creating baskets, and shaping prongs.
  • Stone Placement: Techniques for setting various stone shapes (round, princess, cabochon, freeform).
  • Finishing: Refining prongs for a professional, smooth, and secure finish.
  • Tool Mastery: Learning to use and sometimes modify jeweler's tools for efficiency. 

  This workshop will occur during other months. Each with separate registrations. Click on a future event on the calendar to registrar early. Five students per workshop. 
  

  
  

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• EC- WORKSHOP Learn to Solder

  • When
    14 Mar 2026
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    10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Shop
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  Learn to Solder Workshop

  EAST LAPIDARY SHOP

  When: Saturday, March 14, 10:00AM - 2:30PM

  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.

  Materials charge: $40 (to be paid to teacher at beginning of workshop)

  Location: East Center 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. 

  
  

  
  

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• ECS & EC- WORKSHOP Lost Wax Casting

  • Start
    18 Mar 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    19 Mar 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio
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  Lost Wax Casting Workshop

  Dates: Wednesday, Mar 18, and Thursday, Mar 19

  Time: 9AM-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 to the instructor at the beginning of workshop)

  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.

  
  

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• ECS&ECWR- WORKSHOP Metal Clay Open Studio

  • When
    19 Mar 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio
  • Spaces left
    5

  Register

  Metal Clay Open Studio (workshop)

  Open to GVR Lapidary & Silversmithing Members only. 

  Minimum one individual; maximum five 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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• EC- WORKSHOP Prong Setting for a Stone/Glass Pendant

  • When
    28 Mar 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Shop

  Register

  Prong Setting using Saw and Rivet for a Stone or Glass Pendant Workshop

  Date: Saturday, March 28, 9am-12pm

  Location: East Lapidary Shop

  A prong setting workshop teaches you to fabricate and securely set dichroic and stone cabochons using metal "prongs". This workshop will focus on cutting, shaping, and finishing for professional results in pendants, building from basic fabrication to advanced placement. 

  No Prerequisites Required except to bring a mask and safety glasses.

  Students should bring their own stones or objects.

  Materials Fee: $5 (to be paid to teacher at beginning of event)

  What You'll Learn:

  • Fabrication: Building prong settings by sawing of sheet metal, creating baskets, and shaping prongs.
  • Stone Placement: Techniques for setting various stone shapes (round, princess, cabochon, freeform).
  • Finishing: Refining prongs for a professional, smooth, and secure finish.
  • Tool Mastery: Learning to use and sometimes modify jeweler's tools for efficiency. 

  This workshop will occur during other months. Each with separate registrations. Click on a future event on the calendar to registrar early. Five students per workshop. 
  

  
  

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• DH- WORKSHOP Learn to Solder

  • When
    11 Apr 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Desert Hills Lapidary Shop
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  Learn to Solder Workshop

  Different Location!

  DESERT HILLS LAPIDARY SHOP

  When: Saturday, April 11, 10:00AM - 2:30PM

  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.

  Materials charge: $40 (to be paid to teacher at beginning of workshop)

  Location: Desert Hills 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. 

  
  

  
  

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• ECS & EC- WORKSHOP Lost Wax Casting

  • Start
    15 Apr 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    16 Apr 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    East Lapidary Studio
  • Spaces left
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  Lost Wax Casting Workshop

  Dates: Wednesday, April 15, and Thursday, April 16

  Time: 9AM-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 to the instructor at the beginning of workshop)

  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.

  
  

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