Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts ARTISAN JEWELRY/ LAPIDARY & SILVERSMITH These classes are now listed by skill level. Please follow the prerequisites and sequencing suggested. If you come to GVR with prior jewelry experience, go to the Lapidary Club website www.gvlclub.org and send a note to the instructor through ContactUs for testing out. The website includes more information on classes, including all project photos and free workshops for club members.
Getting Started- Jewelry Basics Basic Chain Maille Bracelet BEGINNING LEVEL-Chain Maille is the art of adding links of a chain or jump rings together to make a pattern for jewelry. You will learn 2 patterns in forming bracelets. You will learn about wire gauge, hardness, and shapes used. Material fee of $40 paid to instructor at first class. Materials include: jump rings, clasps, and tools to keep. Instructor: Lapidary Club Fee: Member$45 Classes:2 CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION 6034 1/24-27 M, Th 1-4PM EC-STU 6043 2/14-17 M, Th 1-4PM EC-STU 6044 3/14-17 M, Th 1-4PM EC-STU
Basic Wire Wrapping for Jewelry BEGINNING LEVEL- Prerequisite: for more advanced wire wrap classes by the GVR Lapidary Club. You will learn basic wire wrapping techniques and complete three projects -- pendants and earrings. Learn about metal gauges, types of wire, tools and supply sources. SUPPLIES: Bring jewelry pliers you have and a fine-tip sharpie. Tools will be available for purchase. NOTE: Working with pliers may be difficult for arthritic hands. Magnifier lights are provided. Material fee of $25 paid to instructor. Instructor: Lapidary Club Fee: Member$35 Classes:1 CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION 5828 1/10 M 9-12PM EC-STU 5829 2/14 M 9-12PM EC-STU
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Dichroic Glass Jewelry BEGINNING LEVEL- Prerequisite: for more advanced Dichroic Jewelry classes offered by the GVR Lapidary Club. Students will assemble 3 pieces of fusible glass and dichroic glass. These pieces may be used for pendants, earrings, etc. This class will give a basic knowledge of glass fusion as well as dichroic glass capabilities. No prior experience is necessary. No tools needed. This is a two-day (separated) class. The class includes cutting, design, fusing and finishing. Material fee of $35 includes glass, bails, etc. is paid at the first class. Instructor: Lapidary Club Fee: Member$45 Classes:2 CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION 5830 1/3-6 M, Th 1-4PM EC-STU 5831 2/7-10 M, Th 1-4PM EC-STU 5833 3/7-10 M, Th 1-4PM EC-STU 5834 4/4-7 M, Th 1-4PM EC-STU
Lapidary Class BEGINNING LEVEL- Learn the steps to cut, grind and polish stone slabs to make cabochons for jewelry. Class requires standing for most of the sessions and walking to work on the different equipment. SUPPLIES: Wear old clothes and close toed shoes as water is used at most stations. This class is required for Lapidary club members to use equipment independently. Material fee of $40 paid to the instructor for rough gemstones. Instructor: Lapidary Club Fee: Member$45 Classes:2 CR# DATES DAY TIME LOCATION 5842 1/12-13 W-Th 1:30-4:30PM WC-LAP 5838 1/24-25 M-T 1:30-4:30PM WC-LAP 5843 2/9-10 W-Th 1:30-4:30PM WC-LAP 5839 2/21-22 M-T 1:30-4:30PM WC-LAP 5844 3/9-10 W-Th 1:30-4:30PM WC-LAP 5840 3/21-22 M-T 1:30-4:30PM WC-LAP 5845 4/6-7 W-Th 1:30-4:30PM WC-LAP 5841 4/18-19 M-T 1:30-4:30PM WC-LAP
Registration begins Monday, December 6th!
