Su25ACB7-14 Advanced Cabochons
(6 weeks beginning July 14) 7:30-9:30PM. Members only. Limit 7.
Instructor: Stacey Segal.
Tuition: Members $60.
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Su25BGF7-1 Special Project – Fused Glass Picture Frame
(Two evenings, July 1 & July 8) 5:00-9:00PM. Limit 6.
For both beginners and experienced students.
Make a beautiful glass picture frame for a treasured photo! Design decorative elements of your own choosing for your frame using the Freeze and Fuse technique and also prepare extra elements for future projects.
Instructors: Jody Shaw and Susan Kleva.
Tuition: Non-Members $150/Members $100.
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Su25BFT7-8 Faceting
(8 weeks beginning July 8) 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 tbd with instructors.
Instructors: Steve Hansen and Karl Kobie.
Tuition: Non-Members $145/Members $105
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Su25IOO7-9 Opals
(5 weeks beginning July 9) 7-9PM. Limit 6.
Prerequisite: One TLS Beginning Cabochon course.
Hear from the opal master himself. Learn how to value and everything else about opals.
Instructor: Bill Mattis.
Tuition: Non-Members $75/Members $40.

Su25BCB7-10 Beginning/Intermediate Cabochons
(8 weeks beginning July 10) 7:00-9:30PM. 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: Joanne Morris and Adam Wechsler.
Tuition: Non-Members $140/Members $100.
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Su25GCL7-17A Rustic Cholla Pendant
(3 hr workshop, Thursday, July 17) 9AM-Noon. Max 10.
This fine silver unisex pendant incorporates the organic shapes found in cholla cactus. Leave the pendant as is or decorate it with fireable stones or delicate pearls.
Special Guest Instructor: Sulie Girardi.
Tuition: Non-Members $162/Members $137 (Note: Tuition includes a materials kit fee of $55).
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Su25GCL7-17B Stepping Stone Pendant
(3 hr workshop, Thursday, July 17) 1PM-4 PM. Max 10.
This sleek, modern pendant is made from a real river stone. Students can choose between many natural shapes, then form their pendant around the stone. When the pendant is complete, the stone is removed before firing. The pendant can be polished to a satin finish or a high shine.
Special Guest Instructor: Sulie Girardi.
Tuition: Non-Members $162/Members $137 (Note: Tuition includes a materials kit fee of $55).
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Su25GCL7-17C Silver Botanical Pendant
(3 hr workshop, Thursday, July 17) 6PM-9PM. Max 10.
In this class, students will make a botanical themed pendant of their own design out of fine silver metal clay. Tiny leaves, berries, and vines will be made by hand, or with the help of commercial molds. It is easier than it looks! The pendant can be adorned with either pearls or colorful fireable gems.
Special Guest Instructor: Sulie Girardi.
Tuition: Non-Members $166/Members $141 (Note: Tuition includes a materials kit fee of $59).
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Su25GEN7-18 Enameled Earrings
(4 hr workshop, Friday, July 18) 9AM-1PM. Max 8.
Learn to incorporate beautiful transparent enamel into your work. Each student will design their own pair of textured earrings, then learn to apply enamel in layers for a shaded, dimensional effect. Choose from a large variety of shapes, textures, and colors.
Special Guest Instructor: Sulie Girardi.
Tuition: Non-Members $192/Members $167 (Note: Tuition includes a materials kit fee of $72).
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Su25GSI7-25A Swinging Earrings – Pendant
(4 hr workshop, Friday, July 25) 10AM-4PM. Max 10.
Skill Level – Intermediate.
In this class we will have fun creating a pair of earrings or pendant. Learn to create a bezel setting for semi-precious cabochons. Students should have a working knowledge of silver soldering.
Special Guest Instructor: Kieu Pham Gray.
Tuition: Non-Members $203/Members $178 (Note: Tuition includes a materials kit fee of $70).
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Su25GSI7-25B Horizon Bracelet:
(3 ½ hr workshop, Friday, July 25) 5:30PM-9:30PM. Max 10.
Skill Level – Confident beginner.
Learn concepts of silver soldering while creating a fun and stylish bracelet that combines both copper and silver. You will have the opportunity to personalize your piece by using the rolling mill to apply a texture of your choice – adding depth and interest to your design. Perfect for beginners looking to expand their jewelry making skills, this class will leave you with a beautiful, handcrafted bracelet and a solid foundation in silver soldering techniques.
Special Guest Instructor: Kieu Pham Gray.
Tuition: Non-Members $200/Members $175 (Note: Tuition includes a materials kit fee of $78 for copper/silver; all silver available for an additional fee payable to the instructor).
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Su25GSI7-26A Introduction to Bezel Setting – Ring
(6 hr workshop, Saturday, July 26) 9AM-4PM. Max 10.
Skill Level – Beginner with basic soldering knowledge.
Have you been collecting rocks? Is it time to bring them out of the box to show them off? Take this class to learn how to put some glam into your bling. In this introductory bezel setting class, you’ll learn to create a custom ring from start to finish. Using sterling silver, you’ll shape, solder, and form a ring band, then craft a bezel to securely set a cabochon stone. Along the way, you’ll gain hands-on experience with essential metalsmithing techniques like sawing, filing, soldering, and stone setting – perfect for beginning stone setter to turn their favorite stones into wearable art.
Special Guest Instructor: Kieu Pham Gray.
Tuition: Non-Members $258/Members $223 (Note: Tuition includes a materials kit fee of $65).
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Su25GSI7-26B Baroque Ring
(3 hr workshop, Saturday, July 26) 6PM-9PM. Max 10.
Skill Level – Intermediate (soldering knowledge required).
Create a stunning Baroque pearl ring using three setting techniques. In this class, you’ll learn to combine bezel, prong, and tube setting to beautifully showcase a Baroque pearl. This project will enhance your jewelry-making repertoire and leave you with a gorgeous piece to treasure.
Special Guest Instructor: Kieu Pham Gray.
Tuition: Non-Members $189/Members $164 (Note: Tuition includes a materials kit fee of $75).
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Su25GSI7-27 Spinster
(4 hr workshop, Sunday, July 27) 10AM-2PM. Max 10.
Skill Level – Intermediate.
In this jewelry-making class project, students will create a kinetic pendant that combines movement and modern design. This class emphasizes both design and engineering elements, teaching students how to integrate kinetic movement into their jewelry for a dynamic and eye-catching centerpiece.
Special Guest Instructor: Kieu Pham Gray.
Tuition: Non-Members $211/Members $186 (Note: Tuition includes a materials kit fee of $78).
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Su25IBB7-12 Intermediate Glass Bead-Making
(Two-day workshop, Saturday & Sunday, July 12 & 13) 9AM-5PM. Limit 9.
Prerequisite: One TLS glass bead making workshop.
Learn to make glass components with soft glass (104 COE). We’ll be demonstrating and practicing more advanced projects like simple flowers, reactive glass, glass manipulation with tools and gravity, amongst others. Closer to class we will survey the attendees to come up with a final class agenda. All supplies will be provided, but if you have a favorite color glass or tools, please feel free to bring them along.
Instructors: Zasha Morales-Jose and Lisa Laffend.
Tuition: Non-Members $190/Members $120 (includes $40 for supplies and materials).
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Su25BFT7-13 Introduction to Faceting – Rose Cut Gemstone Workshop
(One-day workshop, Sunday, July 13) 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 gemstone.
Instructors: Christina Groff and Steve Hansen.
Tuition Non-Members $100/Members $65. Materials fee, payable to the instructor, will depend on the materials selected.
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Su25BFT7-19 Faceting Weekend Workshop
(Two-day workshop, Saturday & Sunday, July 19 & 20) 9AM-5PM. Limit 8.
For new or continuing students. Learn to cut flat faceted stones with glass or work on special projects.
Instructors: Steve Hansen and Christina Groff.
Tuition Non-Members $145/Members $105. Materials fee, payable to the instructor, will depend on the materials needed.
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Su25BHY7-26 Introduction to the Hydraulic Press
(Saturday, July 26) 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.

Su25BVF8-3 Gem Cut Studio Workshop
(Two session workshop, Sunday, August 3 & Sunday, August 24) 1PM-3:30PM. Minimum 3.
ZOOM WORKSHOP. In the first session, we will have a tutorial on 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. In the second session, we will discuss design elements of gemstones, generate faceting designs from a sketch, and look at the steps required to generate new faceting designs.
Instructors: Steve Hansen and Karl Kobie.
Tuition: Non-Members $50/Members $25.
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Su25IOP8-9 Opal Cutting Workshop
(Two-day workshop, Saturday & Sunday, August 9 &10) 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.
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Su25ASM8-16 Sphere Making
(Two-day workshop, Saturday & Sunday: August 16 & 17) 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.
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Su25IHY8-23 Hydraulic Press Cuff Bracelet
(One-day workshop, Saturday, August 23) 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. Material fee (payable to the instructor) is estimated at $20.

Open Cabbing:
10AM-4PM. Maximum: 7.
Prerequisite: One TLS beginning cabbing class.
Supervisor: Stacey Segal
Fee: Non-Members $60 / Members $50 per day.
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Saturdays:
Su25OCB7-12 July 12
Su25OCB8-16 August 16

Open Slab Saw:
10AM-4PM. Members Only.
Prerequisite: Must be certified for slab saw use.
May be taken concurrently with open cabbing.
Supervisor: Stacey Segal
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:
Su25OSS7-12 July 12
Su25OSS8-16 August 16

Open Metalsmithing/Soldering:
Maximum 10
Prerequisite: One TLS silver class or equivalent (as approved by Supervisor)

Thursdays 6:30-9:30PM
Supervisor: Barry Messino or Lynn DiDonato
Fee: Non-Members $25 / Members $20 per day.
Su25OSI7-10 July 10
Su25OSI7-24 July 24
Su25OSI8-7 August 7
Su25OSI8-21 August 21

Friday 10:00-4:00PM
Supervisor: Lynn DiDonato
Fee: Non-Members $50 / Members $40 per day.
Su25OS18-15 August 15

Saturdays 10:00-4:00PM
Supervisor: Stacey Segal
Fee: Non-Members $50 / Members $40 per day.
Su25OSI7-5 July 5
Su25OSI8-2 August 2

Open Fusing:
9AM-5PM. Maximum 6.
Prerequisite: One TLS glass fusing class.
Supervisor: Jody Shaw and Susan Kleva
Fee: NM$70/M$60 per day.

Saturday:
Su25OGF8-9 August 9

Sunday:
Su25OGF8-10 August 10

Open Torch  (Bead-making/Marble/Flower):
9AM-5PM. Minimum 3, maximum 10.
Prerequisite: One TLS glass bead-making class.
Coordinators: Frank Warner and Lisa Laffend.
Fee: Non-Members $60 / Members $50 per day.

Tuesdays:
Su25OTW7-22July 22
Su25OTW8-5 August 5
Su25OTW8-19 August 19

Saturdays:
Su25OTW7-19 July 19
Su25OTW8-30 August 30

Sundays:
Su25OTW7-20 July 20
Su25OTW8-31 August 31