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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 Fall dates are: October 9, November 13 and December 11. General meetings begin at 8:00pm at the Springfield Township Municipal Bld. (Powell Rd.) Delaware County, PA. September, 8 2010 In September a presentation on Peruvian Gemstones was presented by Lee Horowitz. Lee will talk about various gemstones of Peru. He displayed a variety of gemstones as he gave his talk.
October, 13 2010 In October we will discuss the current status of the New Home. Details will be given about the property, the current status, concerns and future plans. Members are welcome to ask questions and voice opinions. We will also have a demonstration on how to properly pack up a display case.
November 10 2010 November will be a DVD presentation on “Fossicking at Agate Creek” It is a video log of a couple of Americans traveling into the Australian outback in Queensland to a place called agate creek where the agates are good quality and plentiful. There is lots of local color and a good view into what travel in Australia's outback is like. December, 8 2010: December will be the TLS general meeting and elections followed by the Christmas celebration. You will be able to sample some delightful pastry offerings from your fellow members and they will look forwards to sampling the special food that you will bring. January 12, 2011: In January a DVD will be shown on Mexican agates. This presentation is a tour or Mexican agates and has many illustrations of quality agates. If inclement weather should result in cancellation then this presentation will be moved to February.
February 9, 2011 (Flexible Program) If the January meeting is cancelled then the DVD on Mexican agate will be shown. If not then other topic on DVD will be shown (specific topics still under review) or alternate presentation (TBD). March 9, 2011 The March meeting will be a Silent Auction. We will ask members to bring items to the auction. If you have lapidary items, tools, rough, or other items in your possession that you may not have the time to work on or do not use because you have upgraded, then those items are ideal for the silent auction. We need your items to make this auction a big success. Items from the recent donations will also be auctioned. April 13, 2011 TBA May 11, 2011 TBA June 8, 2011 The June meeting will be the TLS annual Banquet and awards Ceremony.
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.
WINTER CLASSES 2011 The Winter Class Session will begin January 13, 2011 at the L. Howard Freeman Skill Center. All classes are 10 weeks unless otherwise noted. Classes run from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
Tuition is $120 per 10-week class, $60 per 5-week class.
The registration deadline is December 28, 2010. Acceptance or rejection notices and a list of required materials will be sent after the deadline, before classes start. Students are enrolled in the order that checks and registration forms are received.
Please note: Checks for full tuition must accompany the form in order for a registration to be accepted. Click Registration Application for a class registration form and contact information regarding classes.
For more information, contact Ellen Schwarzkopf 215- 674-0405 Email: eschwarzkopf@verizon.net
MONDAYS: No Classes TUESDAYS: No classes THURSDAYS: Class begins January 13, 2011 BEGINNING BEADSTRINGING Instructor: Pam Wingrod (10 weeks) Class limit 10. Tuition: $120
BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE CABOCHONS For new students and those honing their skills in cutting and polishing stones. Instructors: Lola Fields & John Chickadel (10 weeks) Class limit: 8. Tuition: $120 SPECIAL WEEKEND SEMINARS Sunday, February 27,
2011 (9am to 3pm) BEGINNING WIREWRAP Instructor: Ellen Schwarzkopf. Class limit 10. Tuition $ 60 Sunday, February 27,
2011 (9am to 3pm) BEAD WEAVING Instructor: Gail DeMarco Class limit 10. Tuition $60
REGISTRATION REMINDER
Winter Class Registration closes DECEMBER 28, 2010.
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 2010 theme was: "Gemstones of the Zodiac."
Click above for more information!
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.
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