TUSCARORA LAPIDARY SOCIETY, INC.
We teach the journey from rocks to gems to jewelry.
Class Schedule
Summer Classes Begin July 7, 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
Su26BEN7-13 Beginner Enameling:
(6 weeks beginning July 13) 1-4PM. Limit 4.
Learn the basics of enameling and the use of decals.
Instructors: Maria Soscia and Janet Young.
Tuition: NM$150/M$80.
Material fee of approximately $30 to be paid to the instructor, exact amount to be determined.
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(6 weeks beginning July 13) 7:30-9:30PM.
Members only. Limit 7.
Instructor: Stacey Segal.
Tuition: M$60.
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The Courses for Tuesday
(8 weeks beginning July 7) 7:00-9:30PM. Limit 8.
Beginner students only (those who have completed 2 or fewer beginning faceting classes).
Students will learn to facet by cutting glass in one of the TLS Beginner patterns.
Instructors: Josh Denny and Angela Silverman.
Tuition: NM$145/M$105.
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The Courses for Wednesday
(5 weeks beginning July 8) 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: NM$75/M$40.
The Courses for Thursday
(8 weeks beginning July 9) 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 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 Jo-Anne Frazier.
Tuition: NM$140/M$100.
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Weekday Workshops
(Half-day workshops August 3, 11, and 19) 5PM-8PM. Limit 6.
For both beginners and experienced students. With a huge array of casting molds available for your use, attend one, two, or all three sessions (separate registration required for each session) to cast frit and scraps into beautiful glass creations. The instructors will share their personal mold collections with you, and options include flowers, hearts, animals, sea creatures, insects, and pendant molds.
Instructors: Lynn Bibolet and Jody Shaw.
Tuition: NM$80/M$55.
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Special Guest Instructor
Sulie Girardi Workshops on Silver Metal Clay
Thursday July 30 & Monday August 3
Su26GCL7-30A Shards for Luck:
(Half-day workshop, Thursday, July 30) 9AM-Noon. Limit 10.
In this class we celebrate the German saying, “Shards bring luck”! Decorate a porcelain shard of your choice however you wish: use fine silver overlay paste to accent the design or create your own. I will show you how to surround the shard with a beautiful, twisted border, as well as how to design a secure bail for the pendant. Finally, use silicone molds to create pretty decorative accents for your piece. The pieces will be fired overnight for you to collect the next day.
Special Guest Instructor: Sulie Girardi.
Tuition: NM$170/M$145 (Note: Tuition includes a materials kit fee of $55).
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Su26GCL7-30 Woodland Pendant:
(Half-day workshop, Thursday, July 30) 1PM-5PM. Limit 10.
This lovely pendant features a rose-cut garnet as well as woodland-inspired embellishments. The pendant hangs from a bail in the shape of a branch, which swings from a decorative loop. Optional patina brings out the depth and highlights the many details of your piece. The pieces will be fired overnight for you to collect the next day.
Special Guest Instructor: Sulie Girardi.
Tuition: NM$229/M$204 (Note: Tuition includes a materials kit fee of $99).
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(Half-day workshop, Monday, August 3) 9AM-Noon. Limit 10.
This lovely pendant features a frame (your choice of shape) filled with molded leaves and flowers, all created in fine silver metal clay. A sparkling, fireable stone adds a colorful accent, and an optional dark patina helps to bring out the intricate details.
Special Guest Instructor: Sulie Girardi.
Tuition: NM$185/M$160 (Note: Tuition includes a materials kit fee of $70).
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Special Guest Instructor
Kieu Pham Gray Workshops
Friday, July 31, and Saturday and Sunday, August 1&2
Su26GCJ7-31 Get in the Groove – Pendant:
(Half-day workshop, Friday, July 31) 9AM-Noon. Limit 10. Skill Level – Beginner with basic soldering knowledge.
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. Students should have a working knowledge of silver soldering. The accompanying lapidary sessions are required to complete a finished pendant.
Special Guest Instructor: Kieu Pham Gray.
Tuition: NM$175/M$140 (Note: Tuition includes a materials kit fee of $55).
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Su26III7-31 Inlay Pendant – Lapidary Workup:
(Two Session workshop, Friday July 31 & Saturday August 1) 1-4PM. Limit 10.
Those registering for this class must also register for Get in the Groove – Pendant. 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 pendant.
Instructor: Trina Mansfield.
Tuition: NM$75/M$40.
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Su26GSI7-31 Bridging the Gap Ring:
(Half-day workshop, Friday July 31) 1-4PM. Limit 10.
Skill Level – Confident Beginner.
With the rising price of silver, we have needed to bridge the gap between our design endeavors and the cost of materials. This ring design was created to suit any budget, you may choose any combination of materials to suit your budget; whether it is copper with silver, silver with silver or even silver with gold, it will all look great. Copper and silver will be provided, however, if you wish to upgrade, please reach out to the instructor directly.
Special Guest Instructor: Kieu Pham Gray.
Tuition: NM$180/M$135 (Note: Tuition includes a materials kit fee of $40).
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Su26GEN8-1 Radiant Enamels:
(Half-day workshop, Saturday, August 1) 9AM-Noon. Limit 10. Skill Level – Beginner.
Set your enameling apart with a touch of radiance. In this class you will set CZ’s (colors will vary) to torch fired enamel to create interest and shimmer. Students will have the option to make earrings or pendants.
Special Guest Instructor: Kieu Pham Gray.
Tuition: NM$180/M$135 (Note: Tuition includes a materials kit fee of $40).
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Su26GSI8-2 Skyline Earrings:
(Half-day workshop, Sunday, August 2) 9AM-Noon. Limit 10. Skill Level – Beginner.
Create your own stunning “Skyline Earrings” in a beginner-friendly workshop! No experience is needed to master the art of working with sterling silver and synthetic opal inlay. I will show you all the materials, tools, and guidance to help you shape, set, and polish a professional-quality pair to take home.
Special Guest Instructor: Kieu Pham Gray.
Tuition: NM$182/M$137 (Note: Tuition includes a materials kit fee of $62).
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(Half-day workshop, Sunday, August 2) 1-4PM. Limit 10. Skill Level – Beginner.
Torch fired enamels are a great way to add color to your metal work. Silver foil will elevate those colors to another dimension. Through a process of firing layers of glass enamel, we will add silver foil for interest and glimmer. Students will have the opportunity to not only customize their color combinations, but also the shape of each piece.
Special Guest Instructor: Kieu Pham Gray.
Tuition: NM$180/M$135 (Note: Tuition includes a materials kit fee of $40).
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Weekend Workshops
Su26BSI7-12 Prong Set Cabochons:
(One-day workshop, Sunday, July 12) 10AM-4PM. Limit 5. Skill Level – Beginner with some soldering and metalsmithing experience.
Learn to prong set your unusual-shaped cabochons, or druzy crystals, or choose to prong set your more traditionally-shaped cabochons or rose cuts in a setting of your design.
Instructor: Lynn DiDonato.
Tuition: NM$75/M$40.
Students must supply materials per the materials list.
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Su26BHY7-18 Introduction to the Hydraulic Press:
(Half-day workshop, Saturday, July 18) 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: NM$55/M$30.
Material fee (payable to the instructor) of $15.
Su26AFT7-26 Introduction to Fantasy Faceting Workshop:
(One-day workshop, Sunday, July 26) 9AM-5PM. Limit 4.
Prerequisite: Permission from Instructor. This is an advanced workshop for experienced faceting students.
Students will learn to operate an Ultra Tec Fantasy Faceting machine and cut concave faceted stones. Projects will be reviewed and agreed upon in advance of the workshop. Students are required to bring dopped/preformed faceted stones to the workshop and to be able to finish the projects by hand and flat faceting outside of class. Reflection modeling in GCS will also be reviewed.
Instructors: Steve Hansen and Ron Finch.
Tuition: NM$100/M$65.
Su26BFT8-1 Beginner Faceting Weekend Workshop:
(Two-day workshop, Saturday & Sunday, August 1 & 2) 9AM-5PM. Limit 8.
Beginner students only (those who have completed 2 or fewer beginning faceting classes).
Students will learn to facet by cutting glass in one of the TLS Beginner patterns.
Instructors: Alexandria Sun and Josh Denny.
Tuition: NM$145/M$105.
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Su26IOP8-8 Opal Cutting:
(Two-day workshop, Saturday & Sunday, August 8 & 9) 10AM-4PM. Limit 7.
Prerequisite: One TLS Gateway (Beginning) Cabochon course.
Opal cutting for current or prospective opal addicts.
Instructors: Anna Thompson and Meghan Schauer.
Tuition: NM$170/M$100.
Materials fee, payable to the instructor, is estimated to be about $25.
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Su26BVF8-16 Basic Gem Cut Studio:
(Two-hour workshop, Sunday, August 16) 1PM-3PM. 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: Christina Groff.
Tuition: NM$45/M$25.
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Su26ASM8-22 Sphere Making:
(Two-day workshop, Saturday & Sunday: August 22 & August 23) 9AM-5PM. Members only. Limit 4.
Learn how to make spheres out of lapidary material by hand.
Instructor: John Chickadel.
Tuition: M$160.
The cost of a preform will likely range between $60 and $80.
Students planning to provide their own preform must contact the instructor for preform specifications.
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Su26IVF8-23 Intermediate Gem Cut Studio:
(Two-hour workshop, Sunday, August 23) 1PM-3PM. Minimum 3. ZOOM WORKSHOP.
Learn the operations and how to use Gem Cut Studio software (Rej Poirer; www.gemcutstudio.com). We will use Gem Cut Studio to modify existing faceting designs, create new designs, and more.
Instructor: Christina Groff.
Tuition: NM$45/M$25.
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Su26IHY8-29 Hydraulic Press Cuff Bracelet:
(One-day workshop, Saturday, August 29) 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: NM$75/M$40. Material fee (payable to the instructor) is estimated at $20.
(One-day workshop, Sunday, August 30) 9AM-5PM. Limit 8.
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 Peter Sauerhoff.
Tuition: NM$100/M$65.
Materials fee, payable to the instructor, will depend on the materials selected.
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The Open Shop Sessions
Open Cabbing:
10AM-4PM.
Limit: 7.
Prerequisite: One TLS beginning cabbing class.
Supervisor: Stacey Segal.
Fee: NM$60/M$50 per day.
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Saturdays
Su26OCB7-25 July 25
Su26OCB8-15 August 15
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
Su26OSS7-25 July 25
Su26OSS8-15 August 15
Open Metalsmithing/Soldering:
10AM-4PM.
Limit 10.
Prerequisite: One TLS silver class or equivalent (as approved by Supervisor).
Supervisor: Stacey Segal.
Fee: NM$50/M$40 per day.
Saturdays:
Su26OSI7-11 July 11
Su26OSI8-8 August 8
Open Fusing:
9AM-5PM.
Limit 6.
Prerequisite: One beginner TLS glass fusing class.
Supervisors: Jody Shaw, Lynn Bibolet, and Susan Kleva.
Fee: NM$70/M$60 per day.
Saturday:
Su26OGF8-29 August 29
Sunday:
Su26OGF8-30 August 30
9AM-5PM.
Minimum 3, maximum 10.
Prerequisite: One TLS glass bead-making class.
Supervisors: Lisa Laffend / Zasha Morales-Jose
Fee: NM$60/M$50 per day.
Saturdays:
Su26OTW7-18 July 18
Su26OTW7-25 July 25
Su26OTW8-15 August 15
Sundays:
Su26OTW7-19 July 19
Su26OTW7-26 July 26
Su26OTW8-16 August 16
Open Metalsmithing/Soldering & Open Torch
6:30PM-9:30PM.
Limit 10.
Prerequisite: One TLS silver class,
lampwork class or equivalent
(as approved by Supervisor).
Supervisor: Lynn DiDonato.
Fee:
NM$25/M$20 per day for open metal, NM$30/M$25 for open torch (glass flameworking).
Su26OSI7-9 July 9
Su26OTW7-9 July 9
Su26OSI7-16 July 16
Su26OTW7-16 July 16
Su26OSI7-23 July 23
Su26OTW7-23 July 23
Su26OSI8-6 August 6
Su26OTW8-6 August 6
Su26OSI8-13 August 13
Su26OTW8-13 August 13
Su26OSI8-20 August 20
Su26OTW8-20 August 20
Su26OSI8-27 August 27
Su26OTW8-27 August 27
9AM-5PM for open torch,
10AM-4PM for Open Metal.
Limit 10.
Prerequisite: One TLS silver class,
lampwork class, or equivalent
(as approved by Supervisor).
Supervisor: Lynn DiDonato
Fee:
NM$50/M$40 per day for open metal, NM$60/M$50 for open torch (glass flameworking).
Su26OSI7-10 July 10
Su26OTW7-10 July 10
Su26OSI7-17 July 17
Su26OTW7-17 July 17
Su26OSI7-24 July 24
Su26OTW7-24 July 24
Su26OSI8-7 August 7
Su26OTW8-7 August 7
Su26OSI8-14 August 14
Su26OTW8-14 August 14
Su26OSI8-21 August 21
Su26OTW8-21 August 21
Su26OSI8-28 August 28
Su26OTW8-28 August 28
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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