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TUSCARORA
LAPIDARY SOCIETY
105 W. Jasper St. Media, PA 19063-3209 |
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TUSCARORA LAPIDARY SOCIETY (tls) - What's That? Click the above question to find out! The page includes information on contacting TLS, the monthly meetings, membership requirements, and the history of the club.
To contact the club, please send an e-mail to: information "at" lapidary "dot" org (change the "at" to @ and the "dot" to . to send!)
Tuscarora Lapidary Society is now participating the Second Saturday program in Media, PA. This is a monthly event with galleries, businesses, and the TLS Skill Center are open from 6pm to, at least, 9pm. The event is coordinated by the Media Art Council.
The 2009 dates will be published here when available. General meetings begin at 8:00pm at the Springfield Township Municipal Bld. (Powell Rd.) Delaware County, PA. January 14th, 2009. TLS members Frank Warner and Pete Santucci presented a program on refractometers. February 11th, 2009. The DVD "Guide to Black Opal" by Keith Rigby will be presented. The DVD includes the topics of evaluating rough, dopping and removing stones presented by various experts. March 11th, 2009. Jim Walker presented a program on mining Tsavorite in Kenya. Jim talked about the three months that he spends mining this gemstone from his own mine! The talk included a DVD and discussion of prospecting, mine operation, relevant geology, bandit raids, and the wildlife in the area. April 8th, 2009. The April meeting was devoted to a "Silent Auction". Members brought items such as lapidary rough, tools, mineral specimens, and other lapidary oriented things. All bidders were successful on something, but as in all auctions not every tactic worked. All proceeds went to TLS/ May 13th, 2009. TLS member Frank Schaffer presented a talk on his experiences in the world of diamonds. His family has been in the business for three generations so Frank's knowledge is wide and deep. June 10th, 2009 The TLS annual Banquet.
TLS offers a series of classes and workshops on lapidary subjects in Media, PA, Instruction is presented at the TLS Skill Center, 105 W. Jasper Street. The Center is comprised of work space for cutting, trimming, grinding, sanding, polishing, and faceting. TLS provides suitable lapidary materials for beginners. Classes are also offered in many jewelry arts such as beading, wire wrapping, and metal work.
SUMMER CLASSES
Classes begin at 7:30pm and end at 9:30pm except for weekend workshops.
Contact Ellen Schwarzkopf for further information. eschwarzkopf "at" verizon "dot" net Be sure to change "at" to @ and "dot" to .
REGISTRATION
Registration closes July 6, 2009.
For a class registration form and application for associate status, please click HERE. LIBERTY BELL INTARSIA - Group project!
Our annual gem, jewelry and mineral show in the Philadelphia, PA area
The show's 2009 theme is: Gems of Myth, Legend and Lore Click above for more information!
November 7 & 8, 2009 Saturday 10am - 6pm Sunday 10am - 5pm
Step into our picture gallery to view work done by current and past members of our club. Also view pictures of prior annual Gemarama shows.
Take time to visit some other related lapidary websites. Organizations, other clubs, suppliers, and educational sites.
Please direct web-related questions or comments to information"at" lapidary "dot" org (change the "at" to @ and the "dot" to . to send!) Visitors
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