 | Events for May 2008 Mt. Clemens Gem & Lapidary Society |  |
| Events for May 2008 Mt. Clemens Gem & Lapidary Society | |
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| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 • SPOOL KNITING CHAIN Create a delicate necklace chain using a spool knitting technique. This unique system of chain making will provide you with beautiful hand-created chains. Class cost is $20. Materials Cost is ~$40 based on current cost of silver. Limited to 5 students. You must pre-register. 9:00am - 1:00pm • INTRO TO WIREWRAPPING Here is is! The basic wirewrap class! You will spend two days learning the basics of creating beautiful wirewrap items including a bracelet, earrings, rings, amd a pendant om either sterling silver or 14kg gold-filled wire. Class cost is $60. Materials cost is ~$80 based on current cost of gold and silver. This is a 2 DAY class. You must Pre-Register. Limited to 10 students. Ther is lunch break. 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| 11 • INTRO TO WIREWRAPPING Here is is! The basic wirewrap class! You will spend two days learning the basics of creating beautiful wirewrap items including a bracelet, earrings, rings, amd a pendant om either sterling silver or 14kg gold-filled wire. Class cost is $60. Materials cost is ~$80 based on current cost of gold and silver. This is a 2 DAY class. You must Pre-Register. Limited to 10 students. Ther is lunch break. 9:00am - 5:00pm | 12 • FACETING CLASS/WORKSHOP This is the class you will need to facit your own gemstone. Currently you MUST pre-register to insure a place in the rotation. There are openings for 4 students and the cost is #50 for the 5 week course with a charge of $20 book fee and $10 to $15 materials fee. If you need extra weeks to finish your project the cost is $10 additional per night. 5:00pm - 8:00pm | 13 • OPEN TORCH SESSIONS This is your chance as members to come to the clubhouse and perform open torch procedures such as glass bead making, Casting, silversmithing and other procedures requiring torch techniques. You Must demonstrate prior knowledge to be able to use and perform on this evening. The cost is $5/evening and you need to supply your own tools. 7:00pm - 9:00pm | 14 • LAPIDARY WORKSHOP This is the workshop for those members who want to continue creating cabs of beautiful gemstones. The workshop is open to all members who demonstrate knowledge of lapidary. We have room for about 5 people so call in advance to reserve a space. The cost is $5/3 hour session. 2:00pm - 6:00pm | 15 • BEADERS WORKSHOP Open to all. Bring your current project and work on it with friends. You will have help if you need it and be able to help others who may have difficulties. Cost is $2/person. 7:00pm - 9:00pm | 16 | 17 |
| 18 • ENAMEL GLASS BEAD MAKING Using copper tubing and crushed glass and a little heat, you will create beautiful enameled glass beads. Class cost is $30 and includes the basic materials. Limited to 10 students. Please call to pre-register. 10:00am - 2:00pm | 19 • FACETING CLASS/WORKSHOP This is the class you will need to facit your own gemstone. Currently you MUST pre-register to insure a place in the rotation. There are openings for 4 students and the cost is #50 for the 5 week course with a charge of $20 book fee and $10 to $15 materials fee. If you need extra weeks to finish your project the cost is $10 additional per night. 5:00pm - 8:00pm | 20 • OPEN TORCH SESSIONS This is your chance as members to come to the clubhouse and perform open torch procedures such as glass bead making, Casting, silversmithing and other procedures requiring torch techniques. You Must demonstrate prior knowledge to be able to use and perform on this evening. The cost is $5/evening and you need to supply your own tools. 7:00pm - 9:00pm | 21 • LAPIDARY WORKSHOP This is the workshop for those members who want to continue creating cabs of beautiful gemstones. The workshop is open to all members who demonstrate knowledge of lapidary. We have room for about 5 people so call in advance to reserve a space. The cost is $5/3 hour session. 2:00pm - 6:00pm | 22 • BEADERS WORKSHOP Open to all. Bring your current project and work on it with friends. If you need assistance, someone should be present who can help you out and you would have the chance to return the favor. Cost is $2/person. 7:00pm - 9:00pm | 23 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 • FACETING CLASS/WORKSHOP This is the class you will need to facit your own gemstone. Currently you MUST pre-register to insure a place in the rotation. There are openings for 4 students and the cost is #50 for the 5 week course with a charge of $20 book fee and $10 to $15 materials fee. If you need extra weeks to finish your project the cost is $10 additional per night. 5:00pm - 8:00pm | 27 • OPEN TORCH SESSIONS This is your chance as members to come to the clubhouse and perform open torch procedures such as glass bead making, Casting, silversmithing and other procedures requiring torch techniques. You Must demonstrate prior knowledge to be able to use and perform on this evening. The cost is $5/evening and you need to supply your own tools. 7:00pm - 9:00pm | 28 • LAPIDARY WORKSHOP This is the workshop for those members who want to continue creating cabs of beautiful gemstones. The workshop is open to all members who demonstrate knowledge of lapidary. We have room for about 5 people so call in advance to reserve a space. The cost is $5/3 hour session. 2:00pm - 6:00pm | 29 • BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Open to all. come and see your board of directors do the business and planning necessary to keep your club functioning. 7:00pm - 9:00pm | 30 | 31 • TWISTED SEED BEAD PENDANT Using seed beads and Czech glass, create a lovely pendant. This technique uses a needle and thread system to produce the pendant. Color and style are yours to determine. Limited to 6 students. Class cost is $20 with a materials charge of $10. Please pre-register 9:00am - 12:00pm • BEADED FRINGE BRACELET Using glass beads and metal jump rings, create a delicate and beautiful bracelet. Limited to 6 students. Cost is $20 with a materials charge of ~$11 or more depending on choice of metal jump rings. 1:00pm - 5:00pm |