Classes
Bid on a Class at William Holland School of Lapidary Arts
The Gem & Mineral Society has received a gift certificate for a class at William Holland School of Lapidary Arts which will be going to the first “reasonable offer”. Proceeds are a donation to TVGMS. All instructors at WHSLA are volunteers. There are a wide range of classes available at this campus in northern Georgia. […]
Equipment Training Mondays
The lapidary arts requires the use of various pieces of equipment. Learning how and when to set up, use, and clean up the equipment (safely and properly) is essential to create excellent work. It also is an important way to help keep our club costs down as misused equipment costs us all money. Training on […]
Beaded Connections: Oct SIG Class
Beaded Connection Technique When: Thursday, Oct 26, 2023 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Where: SeaBreeze Recreation Center, Destin Room Instructor: Nancy Buettner What will be covered: Learn to make “wrapped-loop” beaded connections. These beaded connections can be used to make earrings, bracelets, and necklaces—“A Must-Know Basic Technique” Please note the pictures above are EXAMPLES […]
Tree of Life Pendant: Sept SIG Class
The Jewelry Making Special Interest Group’s Sept Class will be making a Tree of Life Pendant. Supplies and tools needed are listed here.
Basic Wire Wrapping: The Results
Despite the heat and road closures, 11 members attended the August 24 Basic Wire Wrapping class taught by Greg. Congratulations to all on learning new skills and/or honing your existing ones. We all need to practice, practice, practice in order to get better–and you all did an excellent job!
Basic Wire Wrapping Class in August
Have you been wanting to learn some basic wire wrapping skills? Or maybe you took a class a while ago and need to brush up before you take a more advanced class. Well, now’s your chance, so mark your calendars! Basic Wire Wrapping When: Thursday, August 24, 2023 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Where: […]
Angels, Angels, Everywhere
Somewhere bells must have been ringing because there were definitely some newly minted angels in our group in May! With a pretty cabochon and some wire and the guidance of the talented Mary McGee, some of the Jewelry Making and Wire Wrapping SIG created their own tear drop angels!
May 25 and 28th Reminders
Hear Ye, Hear Ye! 2 quick reminders for All Club Members Who Still in Town– Thursday (today) May 25th is the SIG class taught by Mary McGee “Tear Drop Wrapped Cabachon/ Angel” Be sure to click the link to see what tools and supplies you need for this class. Sunday, May 28th there will be […]
Revised! April 2023 Wire Wrapping SIG Class
We have had to revise our class schedule. Thanks to Nancy, we are still going to have a class–this one is geared for beginners and a new option for all members is the open workshop. New Member Introduction to Wire Wrapping, and Open Workshop When: Thursday, April 27th @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Where: […]
Free Form Wire Wrapping–the Results
The results from February’s Special Interest Group class prove that you all really know how to rock! Thanks to Susan and Nancy for this class and to Deb for the photo of your work.