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Classes are for the purpose of creating finished items including jewelry from gem, mineral, fossil and other materials. Most class fees are $5 per night. Some of the regular classes include:

lapidary cabochon making

silver jewelry

wax casting

beading

Special classes have been held including:

carving (wood and stone)

bird houses

fountains

wire wrap jewelry

basket making

Suggestions are accepted for new class ideas. When enough students sign-up and an instructor is found a time is set and classes are held.

Our shop is open for member's use. All members are required to take the Beginning Lapidary class on Tuesday nights in order to use the shop. Students learn the proper use and care of lapidary equipment in addition to the basics of lapidary. Shop users clean-up the shop at 8:45 p.m. Hours are as follows:

7 - 9 p.m. Monday evenings: Member's Open Shop

7 - 9 p.m. Tuesday evenings: Beginner's Lapidary Class

7 - 9 p.m. Thursday evenings: Silver Class

Members can sign-up for classes at monthly meetings. For information call (775) 356-8820 and leave a message

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