Glass Fusing - We have
our own kilns for fusing glass to make one-of-a-kind pendants.CLASSES
We offer classes to our members to accommodate different skill levels and the prices are unbelievably low. We currently offer the following classes:
Bead Weaving* - All it takes is a needle, thread, scissors, and some seed beads. Nina helps you master stitches, such as Peyote, spiral, brick, netting, square stitch, Herringbone, ladder stitch, and right angle weave.
Chain* - Learn to make your own jump rings and put them together to create different types of chains.
Glass Fusing - We have
our own kilns for fusing glass to make one-of-a-kind pendants.
Lapidary - In our Lapidary Shop, learn how to take a rough piece of rock, then slab, shape and polish it into a cabochon for jewelry or other decorative pieces. We now offer both beginning and advanced classes. All members are required to watch an orientation video before beginning work in the Lapidary shop.
Beginning
Lapidary - Students in this class are expected to learn:
Generally accepted lapidary techniques
Basic rock identification
Proper care of lapidary equipment
Your first rock will be provided.
Advanced Lapidary - To participate in Advanced Lapidary, students should have:
A good understand of the basics of general accepted lapidary techniques
A basic understanding of rock identification
A basic understanding of lapidary equipment care
A recommendation from one of the two Beginning Lapidary instructors.
Faceting
- Learn how to take a rough gem and facet it into a light-catching
beauty to mount in jewelry you made.
Polymer Clay - This class is merely a guide to your own creativity.. polymer clay is a chameleon, with you in charge, changing and creating colors, textures and forms...limitless. It is truly In Your Hands!!
Beginning Silversmithing -
Learn safety and skills in sawing, filing, soldering, piercing, polishing, and
finishing in addition to use of the flex shaft, rolling mill, and stone setting.
This class
meets once a week for 6 weeks. There generally is a waiting list since the
class is limited by the number of jeweler's benches. Contact
Cindy Falandysz to get on the waiting
list. You must be 16 years or older.
Wire Wrap* - Learn wire wrap techniques to create rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, or wrapped cabochons. Each student begins by creating an adjustable ring, which teaches you such basics as straightening wire, twisting wire, making coils, and binding wires together. After mastering that, the choice is yours.
Tool kits are available for purchase from the club or bring your own. Wire, for your class projects only, is also available for purchase during the first 30 minutes of class.
*Your first class is free
CLASS SCHEDULE
|
DAY |
TIME |
CLASS |
INSTRUCTOR |
HOURLY FEE |
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Tuesday |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Bead Weaving |
Nina Megginson |
$2 |
| Tuesday |
Noon - 2:00 p.m. |
Polymer Clay |
Susan Rondon |
$2 |
|
Tuesday |
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Advanced Lapidary (By approval) |
Carolee Boyles, Ed Sankovich |
$3 |
|
Tuesday |
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Silversmithing Open Shop |
No instructor Must have experience in silversmithing |
$2 |
|
Tuesday |
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Wire Wrap |
Mary Liewert |
$2 |
|
Wednesday |
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Beginners' Lapidary |
Lisa Kuhne, Cindy Falandysz |
$3 |
|
1st & 3rd Wednesday |
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Polymer Clay |
Susan Rondon |
$2 |
|
2nd & 4th Wednesday |
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Glass Fusing |
Jan Hendershot |
$2 |
| Wednesday |
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Chain maille |
Russ Garmeson and Jennifer Fischer |
$2 |
|
Saturday |
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Lapidary Open Shop |
$3 (1 hour minimum) |
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Saturday |
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Wire Wrap |
Mary Liewert |
$2 |
|
Saturday |
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Beginning Faceting |
Bonnie Turner |
$3 |
|
Saturday |
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Silversmithing Open Shop |
No instructor Must have experience in silversmithing |
$2 |
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