TUSCARORA LAPIDARY SOCIETY, INC.
We teach the journey from rocks to gems to jewelry.
Class Schedule
Winter Classes Begin January 3, 2026
TLS Education Center, 24 Upland Road, Brookhaven, PA 19015
Click HERE for directions and a map.
IMPORTANT:
• Those registering must be at least 18 years old or be a Junior Member of TLS (12 – 18 years old).
• Members must use their email address from the current TLS membership list.
• Make note of Refund Policy and other regulations at the bottom of this page.
• Make note of the course IDs for which you wish to register and then click the REGISTER button.
Weekday Classes
The Courses for Monday
W26ACB1-5 Advanced Cabochons
(10 weeks beginning January 5) 7:30-9:30PM.
Members only. Limit 7.
Instructor: Stacey Segal.
Tuition: Members $100.
Supplies List
The Courses for Tuesday
W26BFT1-6 Faceting
(10 weeks beginning January 6) 7:00-9:30PM. Limit 8.
Open to new and experienced students. New students will learn to facet cutting glass in one of the TLS Beginner patterns. Experienced students will work on special topics to be determined with instructors. Instructors: Steve Hansen and Karl Kobie.
Tuition: Non-Members $145/Members $105.
Supplies List
The Courses for Wednesday
W26ISI1-7 Intermediate Silver
(8 weeks beginning January 7) 9:30AM-12:30PM. Limit 8.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated ability to fabricate independently (as approved by instructor).
Learn fundamental silversmithing techniques and complete one or more projects, which could be a pendant, ring, or bracelet.
Instructor: Barry Messino.
Tuition: Non-Members $190/Members $100. Materials fee (payable to instructor) approximately $45, depending on projects chosen.
Supplies List
W26BSI1-7 Beginning Silver
(8 weeks beginning January 7) 1-4PM. Limit 8.
Learn basic silversmithing techniques and complete one or more projects, which could be a pendant, ring, or bracelet.
Instructors: Barry Messino and Lynn DiDonato.
Tuition: Non-Members $190/Members $100. Materials fee (payable to instructor) approximately $45, depending on projects chosen.
Supplies List
The Courses for Thursday
W26BCB1-8 Beginning/Intermediate Cabochons
(6 weeks beginning January 8) 9AM-Noon. Limit 7.
Learn how to cut and polish rounded gemstone shapes. Open to new students and those honing their skills in cutting and polishing cabochons.
Non-members have priority. Members should send an email to our Registrar (registrar@lapidary.org) to request placement on a wait list and, if possible, will be enrolled one week before the class is to begin in the order requests are received. If the member is successfully enrolled, an invoice will be sent.
Instructors: John Chickadel and Lola Fields.
Tuition: Non-Members $140/Members $100.
Supplies List
W26ACB1-8 Advanced Cabochons
(6 weeks beginning January 8) 1-4PM. Limit 7.
Members only.
Instructor: John Chickadel.
Tuition: $100.
Supplies List
W26BCB1-8E Beginning/Intermediate Cabochons
(10 weeks beginning January 8) 7:30-9:30PM. Limit 7.
Learn to cut and polish rounded gemstones called ‘cabochons’. Open to new students and those honing their skills in cutting and polishing stones.
Non-members have priority. Members should send an email to our Registrar (registrar@lapidary.org) to request placement on a wait list and, if possible, will be enrolled one week before the class is to begin in the order requests are received. If the member is successfully enrolled, an invoice will be sent.
Instructors: Joanne Morris and Christina Groff
Tuition: Non-Members $140/Members $100.
Supplies List
The Courses for Friday
W26BHY3-6 Introduction to the Hydraulic Press
(Half-day workshop, Friday, March 6) 12-3PM. Limit 4.
In this workshop, students will learn the basic operations of the electric hydraulic press. Techniques taught in this class will include how to use a pancake die, a silhouette die, and an impression die. Students who complete the class will end the day with components that can be used as elements in their jewelry designs. A materials kit will be provided.
Instructor: Stacey Segal.
Tuition: Non-Members $55/Members $30.
Materials fee (payable to the instructor) of $15.
W26IHY3-13 Hydraulic Press Cuff Bracelet
(One-day workshop, Friday, March 13) 10AM-4PM. Limit 4.
Prerequisite: Introduction to the Hydraulic Press or permission from the instructor.
In this workshop, students will use the electric hydraulic press to make anticlastic and synclastic cuff bracelets.
Instructor: Stacey Segal.
Tuition: Non-Members $75/Members $40.
Materials fee (payable to the instructor) is estimated at $20.
Special Guest Instructor Kieu Pham Gray Workshops
Friday to Monday,
January 9-12
Note: Kit Fees – The current volatility of silver prices make it difficult to determine the kit fee costs. The fees listed are based on a silver cost of $45-50/ozt. If the silver prices on 01/01/2026 are outside of this range, the kits fees will be adjusted accordingly.
W26GCJ1-9 Inlay Bracelet
(Three-hour workshop, Friday January 9) 9AM-Noon. Limit 10.
In this workshop, you’ll dive into the art of stone inlay to create a geometric cuff bracelet. We’ll start by sawing, shaping, and texturing the sterling silver to form the foundation of the cuff.
The accompanying lapidary sessions (W26III1-9 below) are required to complete a finished cuff.
Guest Instructor: Kieu Pham Gray.
Tuition: Non-Members $264 / Members $239
(tuition includes a materials fee of $150; see kit pricing note above).
Supplies List
W26III1-9 Inlay Bracelet – Lapidary Workup
(Two Session workshop, Friday January 9 (1-4PM) & Saturday January 10 (9AM – Noon)). Limit 10.
Note: This class must include the Inlay Bracelet construction class above (W26GCJ1-9).
In the first session, we will fit and glue your inlay stones in place. In the second session (after the glue has set up), we will cut and polish the inlay stones to complete the inlay cuff.
Instructor: Steve Hansen.
Tuition: Non-Member $75 / Member $40.
Supplies List
W26GCJ1-10 Get In The Groove
(Three-hour workshop, Saturday January 10) 1-4PM. Limit 10. Skill level – Beginner.
In this workshop, you’ll dive into the art of stone inlay to create a geometric pendant. We’ll start by sawing, shaping, and soldering the sterling silver to form the pendant foundation.
The accompanying lapidary session (W26III1-11 below) is required to complete a finished pendant.
Guest Instructor: Kieu Pham Gray.
b: Non-Member $159 / Member $134 (tuition includes a materials fee of $45).
Supplies List
W26III1-11 Inlay Pendant– Lapidary Workup
(One day workshop, Sunday January 11 (10AM-4PM). Limit 10.
Note: This class must include the Inlay Pendant construction class above (W26GCJ1-10).
In the morning, we will fit and glue your inlay stones in place. In the afternoon we will cut and polish the inlay stones to complete the inlay pendant.
Instructor: Steve Hansen.
Tuition: Non-Member $75 / Member $40
Supplies List
W26GSI1-10M Set for Royalty
(Three-hour workshop, Saturday January 10) 9AM-Noon. Limit 10.
Create a setting fit for royalty. This introductory stone setting class will add another dimension to your glasswork or any stone. Students will have the opportunity to customize a pendant design to their liking. (Dichroic glass cabochons will vary.) Additional materials and tools may be purchased from instructor.
Guest Instructor: Kieu Pham Gray.
Tuition: Non-Member $196 / Member $171
(tuition includes a materials fee of $65; see kit pricing note above).
Supplies List
W26GSI1-11 Step by Step Ring
(Six-hour workshop, Sunday January 11) 10AM-4PM. Limit 10.
Create this stunning sterling silver ring with a bold bezel setting in this ring workshop. Designed for those with experience in basic metalworking, this class focuses on stone setting a faceted gemstone. Participants will learn to shape, solder, and refine the bezel setting, ensuring a professional finish. You’ll also explore techniques for achieving smooth, polished details and a flawless fit for the gemstone, culminating in a striking, wearable piece of art.
Guest Instructor: Kieu Pham Gray.
Tuition: Non-Member $260 / Member $225
(tuition includes a materials fee of $115; see kit pricing note above).
Supplies List
W26GSI1-12 Over the Top
(Three-hour workshop, Monday January 12) 5-8PM. Limit 10.
Not all stones are conducive to bezel setting, this “Over the top” setting will teach you a creative way of setting stones that are not your typical cabochon. Created to engage the eye, this pendant is both dynamic and kinetic.
Guest Instructor: Kieu Pham Gray.
Tuition: Non-Member $171 / Member $144
(tuition includes a materials fee of $55; see kit pricing note above).
Supplies List
Weekend Workshops
W26BFT1-3 Faceting Weekend Workshop
(Two-day workshop, Saturday & Sunday, January 3 & 4) 9AM-5PM. Limit 8.
For new and experienced students. New students will learn to facet cutting glass in one of the TLS Beginner patterns. Experienced students will work on special topics to be determined with instructors.
Instructors: Steve Hansen and Christina Groff.
Tuition: Non-Members $145 / Members $105.
Supplies List
W26BCR1-3 Introduction to Chasing and Repoussé Weekend Workshop
(Two-day workshop, Saturday & Sunday, January 3 & 4) 10AM-4PM. Limit 6.
This workshop will introduce concepts, tools, and methods of chasing and repoussé (C&R). Consider a flat piece of metal: chasing yields a design on its side to be viewed, while repoussé pushes out the material from the back to create visual depth in the finished piece. All working of the piece is done using steel punches and a hammer to move the metal to create the finished piece. Students will complete two pieces in the class using 2”x2” metal pieces – one with copper and one with sterling silver. A pitch bowl and a set of basic C&R tools will be provided.
Instructor: Ken Dahl.
Tuition: Non-Members $150 / Members $80.
Materials fee (payable to the instructor) approximately $25.
Supplies List
W26BMV1-24 Vulcanizing Rubber Molds and Injection Wax
(Two-day workshop, Saturday & Sunday, January 24 & 25) 9AM-4PM. Limit 8. Beginner/Intermediate level.
If you want to preserve a special piece of jewelry, you can easily make a duplicate. Creating a rubber mold is a great way to make multiple copies. Using simple supplies and following basic instructions, you can be a rubber mold-making expert in no time. Then you can inject hot wax into a mold and remove a perfect wax replica, ready to cast into metal. This class will focus on vulcanizing rubber molds and injecting wax under pressure in the molds to create a disposable wax model for casting.
Instructors: Dennis Coren, Don Schwarzkopf, and Anthony Lombardo.
Tuition: Non-Members $200 / Members $130 (includes $50 materials fee for rubber, wax, and supplies).
Supplies List
W26IFT2-1 Practical Faceting Lab
(One-day workshop, Sunday, February 1) 10AM-4PM. Limit 4
Prerequisite: At least one TLS Faceting Session. Discussion, demonstration, and hands-on practice on topics including rough evaluation, rough orientation, preforming, dopping, and transfer.
This course is designed to help new faceters improve your independent skills and techniques.
Instructors: Karl Kobie and Steve Hansen.
Tuition: Non-members $75 / Members $40.
Materials fee (payable to the instructor) to be determined depending on items used.
Supplies List
W26ASM2-7 Sphere Making
(Two-day workshop, Saturday & Sunday: February 7 & 8) 9AM-5PM. Members only. Limit 4.
Learn how to make spheres out of lapidary material by hand.
Instructor: John Chickadel.
Tuition: $160.
The cost of a preform will likely range between $40 and $60.
Supplies List
W26BFT2-14 Introduction to Faceting – Rose Cut Heart-Shaped Gemstone Workshop
(One-day workshop, Saturday, February 14) 9AM-5PM. Limit 6.
Learn to operate a mast-type faceting machine and some basic faceting principles. Students will cut and polish a one-sided Rose cut heart-shaped gemstone.
Instructors: Christina Groff and Josh Denny.
Tuition Non-Members $100 / Members $65.
Materials fee, payable to the instructor, will depend on the materials selected.
Supplies List
W26ACB2-15 Cabbing for Special Effects
(One-day workshop, Sunday, February 15) 10AM-4PM. Limit 6.
Prerequisite: At least one TLS Beginner Cabochon Session.
Discussion and cutting rough displaying special visual effects including chatoyancy, asterism, pleochroism, and others.
Instructors: Karl Kobie and Steve Hansen.
Tuition: Non-Members $85 / Members $50.
Materials fee (payable to the instructors) approximately $25.
W26BVF2-22 Basic Gem Cut Studio
(Two-hour workshop, Sunday, February 22) 1PM-3:00PM. Minimum 3.
ZOOM WORKSHOP.
Learn the basic operations and how to use Gem Cut Studio software (Rej Poirer; www.gemcutstudio.com).
We will use Gem Cut Studio to import and modify existing faceting designs.
Instructor: Steve Hansen.
Tuition: Non-Members $45 / Members $25.
Supplies List
W26BVF3-1 Introduction to Faceted Gemstone Design
(Two-hour workshop, Sunday, March 1) 1PM-3:00PM. Minimum 3, maximum 10.
Learn the basic shapes of faceted gemstones and typical pavilion designs. Using Gem Cut Studio software, learn the basics of gemstone design to highlight color, brilliance, or dispersion of your rough.
Instructor: Karl Kobie.
Tuition: Non-Members $45 / Members $25.
W26IOP3-7 Opal Cutting Workshop
(Two-day workshop, Saturday & Sunday, March 7 &8) 10AM-4PM. Limit 7.
Prerequisite: One TLS Beginning Cabochon course. Opal cutting for current or prospective opal addicts.
Facilitators: Steve Hansen and Anna Thompson.
Tuition Non-Members $170 / Members $100.
Materials fee, payable to the instructor, est. $25.
Supplies List
W26IGF3-14 Beyond Beginner Glass Fusing
(Two-day workshop, Saturday & Sunday, March 14 & 15) 9AM- 5PM. Limit 6.
Prerequisite: Beginner Fusing Workshop.
3-D Panorama Design: Make a unique display scene of your choice with three glass backgrounds in a wooden stand.
Dichroic Etching: Make some stunning eyes for use in future projects and etch some amazing pendants.
Instructors: Lynn Bibolet, Jody Shaw, and Susan Kleva.
Tuition: Non-Members $190 / Members $120.
Materials fee, payable to the instructors, $20.
Supplies List
W26BFT3-14 Faceting Weekend Workshop
(Two-day workshop, Saturday & Sunday, March 14 & 15) 9AM-5PM. Limit 8.
For new and experienced students. New students will learn to facet cutting glass in one of the TLS Beginner patterns. Experienced students will work on special topics to be determined with instructors. Instructors: Steve Hansen and Christina Griffin.
Tuition: Non-Members $145 / Members $105.
Supplies List
W26AFT3-21 Faceted Objet d’art Weekend Workshop
(Two-day workshop, Saturday & Sunday, March 21 & 22) 9AM-5PM. Limit 6.
Prerequisite: Permission from the Instructors. This is an advanced class for experienced students capable of working independently.
Students will facet a display stone from borosilicate marble, X-cube, or similar material to make a sphere, egg, D20, or similar object. Individual faceting projects to be determined in advance of the workshop with the instructors.
Instructors: Steve Hansen and Christina Groff.
Tuition: Non-Members $175 / Members $105.
Supplies List
W26BMC3-21 Jewelry Investment and Casting
(Two-day workshop, Saturday & Sunday, March 21 & 22) 9AM-4PM. Limit 8. Beginner/Intermediate level.
This class will focus on vacuum investment and vacuum casting using the “Lost Wax” technique.
Instructors: Dennis Coren, Don Schwarzkopf, and Anthony Lombardo.
Tuition: Non-Members $200 / Members $130
(includes $50 materials fee for metal, wax, casting investment, and supplies).
Supplies List
W26GEC3-28 Cloisonné Enameling on Fine Silver
(Two-day workshop, Saturday & Sunday, March 28 & 29) 10AM-5PM. Minimum 6, maximum 8.
Students will learn the art of cloisonné enameling fine silver.
Guest Instructor: Joan Strott-Alvini (http://www.glassongold.com).
Tuition: Non-Members $295 / Members $225.
Materials fee (payable to the instructor), approximately $45.
Supplies List
The Open Shop Sessions
Open Cabbing:
10AM-4PM. Limit: 7.
Prerequisite: One TLS beginning cabbing class.
Fee: Non-Members $60/Members $50 per day.
Supplies List
Saturdays
Supervisor: Stacey Segal
W26OCB1-17 January 17
W26OCB2-7 February 7
W26OCB3-28 March 28
Mondays
Supervisor: Christy Potter
W26OCB2-9 February 9
W26OCB3-9 March 9
Thursdays
Supervisor: John Chickadel
W26OCB2-19 February 19
W26OCB2-26 February 26
W26OCB3-5 March 5
W26OCB3-12 March 12
W26OCB3-19 March19
W26OCB3-26 March 26
Open Slab Saw
10AM-4PM. Members Only.
Prerequisite: Must be certified for slab saw use. May be taken concurrently with open cabbing.
Fee: $12 per hour on one slab saw.
You may sign up for more than one hour but be conservative – unused time will not be refunded.
Saturdays
Supervisor: Stacey Segal
W26OSS1-17 January 17
W26OSS2-7 February 7
W26OSS3-28 March 28
Mondays
Supervisor: Christy Potter
W26OSS2-9 February 9
W26OSS3-9 March 9
Thursdays
Supervisor: John Chickadel
W26OSS2-19 February 19
W26OSS2-26 February 26
W26OSS3-5 March 5
W26OSS3-12 March 12
W26OSS3-19 March19
W26OSS3-26 March 26
Open Metals/Enameling/Metal Clay
10PM-4PM. Limit 8.
Prerequisite: One Beginner workshop or equivalent (approved by Supervisor).
Supervisor: Sheryl Dahl.
Fee: Non-Members $50/Members $40 per day.
Mondays:
W26OCL2-9 February 9
W26OCL3-9 March 9
Open Metalsmithing/Soldering
Limit 10.
Prerequisite: One TLS silver class or equivalent (as approved by Supervisor).
Thursdays 6:30-9:30PM
Supervisor: Lynn DiDonato
Fee: Non-Members $25/Members $20 per day.
W26OSI1-8 January 8
W26OSI1-22 January 22
W26OSI2-5 February 5
W26OSI2-19 February 19
W26OSI3-5 March 5
W26OSI3-19 March 19
Fridays 10AM-4PM
Supervisor: Lynn DiDonato
Fee: Non-Members $50/Members $40 per day.
W26OSI2-13 February 13
W26OSI3-13 March 13
Saturdays 10AM-4PM
Fee: Non-Members $50/Members $40 per day.
Supervisor: Stacey Segal
W26OSI1-31 January 31
W26OSI2-28 February 28
Open Torch (Bead/Marble/Flower)
Minimum 3, maximum 10.
Prerequisite: One TLS glass bead-making class.
Saturdays 9AM-5PM
Supervisor: Lynn DiDonato / Zasha Morales-Jose
Fee: Non-Members $60/Members $50 per day.
W26OTW1-17 January 17
W26OTW2-14 February 14
W26OTW2-21 February 21
W26OTW3-7 March 7
Sundays 9AM-5PM
Supervisor: Lynn DiDonato / Zasha Morales-Jose
Fee: Non-Members $60/Members $50 per day.
W26OTW1-18 January 18
W26OTW2-15 February 15
W26OTW2-22 February 22
W26OTW3-8 March 8
Mondays 9AM-5PM
Supervisor: Lynn DiDonato
Fee: Non-Members $60/Members $50 per day.
W26OTW1-19 January 19
W26OTW2-16 February 16
Thursday 6:30-9:30PM
Supervisor: Cheri Crow
Fee: Non-Members $30/Members $25 per day.
W26OTW1-15 January 15
W26OTW1-29 January 29
W26OTW2-12 February 12
W26OTW2-26 February 26
W26OTW3-26 March 26
Friday 9AM-5PM
Supervisor: Cheri Crow
Fee: Non-Members $60/Members $50 per day.
W26OTW1-16 January 16
W26OTW1-30 January 30
W26OTW2-27 February 27
W26OTW3-27 March 27
Open Stone Carving
Minimum 3, Maximum 6
Prerequisite: One TLS Stone Carving Class.
Supervisor: Lily Bieling.
Fee: Non-Members $25/Members $20 per day.
Thursday 6:30-9:30PM
W26OCA3-12 March 12
Saturday 6-9P
W26OCA3-21 March 21
REFUND POLICY: Some classes and many open shop sessions fill up rapidly and have extensive wait lists. If you must drop out of a class or open shop session, please do so as early as possible so others may be given the opportunity to enroll. Your courtesy in doing so will be appreciated. Also, if you believe you are ill, or becoming ill, we respectfully ask that you decline to attend. If you wish to withdraw from a class, workshop, or open shop session, you must notify the Registrar and instructor by email. When refunds are requested, we retain 10% of tuition as a processing fee. Tuition will be refunded 100% (minus the processing fee) if you withdraw before 7 days prior to the start date of the course, workshop, or open shop session. If you withdraw 7 to 3 days prior to the start date, tuition will be refunded 80% (minus the processing fee). There will be no refunds for withdrawals within 2 days of the start of the class, workshop, or open shop session. In the event of emergencies or other extenuating circumstances, TLS will consider making exceptions to this policy on a case-by-case basis. If such an event or circumstance occurs, please email the registrar with your inquiry and it will be reviewed as soon as possible.
WAIT LISTS: If you wish to be placed on a wait list for a class that is currently full, please send your request by email to our Registrar. Include your name, address, email address, and phone number in the message.
TO REGISTER BY US MAIL, click HERE for a registration form in order to reserve a spot in the class.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS for many of our classes may be found on the Course Descriptions page.
MEMBERSHIP: Adult membership requires completion of Beginning Cabochon or Faceting classes, participation in two TLS monthly meetings and willingness to participate as a volunteer in TLS activities. Non-members have priority in beginning cabochon classes.
For more information, or if you have trouble with registration, or if you need to cancel a class for which you have already registered, please contact our Registrar (email).
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