Maureen Simpson Congratulations to the first of our 2025 graduates of the Metals I-IV class series! The four-class Metals series offers participants an opportunity to learn the basic skills required to produce metal jewelry and learn about metal properties as they progress through the series.
Mike DeMeritt, professional precious stone expert and owner of Silver Lining Gemstones, instructs Lapidary and Jewelry Club members Marcia Faulkner, Ernie Lopez and Bob Birdsall in the art of cutting and polishing a rough stone into a Cabochon. The club was fortunate to have Mike teach two classes this summer. Also shown are, a polished…
Mike DeMeritt, professional precious stone expert and owner of Silver Lining Gemstones from Amado, Arizona shared his knowledge with the Lapidary and Jewelry Club. Club members cut and polished a rough gemstone into a jewelry-grade Cabochon. Mike will be in the Lapidary and Jewelry studio again from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. on June 15. Ask…
The Lapidary Club and the POA shared the cost of a hydraulic press for the studio. Nancy Riordon, Sandy Van Mieghem, Marsha Royer and Ernie Lopez attended training with Joni Kisro at their own expense and shared their knowledge with club members. Pete Irish, our local Silversmith artist, continues teaching club members how to cut,…
Cathy Hasson The club has been fortunate to have Silversmith Artist Pete Irish and Lapidary Expert Mike DeMerrit share their knowledge with our members. Classes continue in beading with many beautiful projects completed. The studio window displays some of the lovely pieces, many of which are for sale.
The Lapidary and Jewelry Club’s members have been very fortunate to have a local Master Silversmith Artist, Pete Irish, offer classes. So far more than 25 members have been trained in sawing, using the Flex-Shaft and fashioning rings and pendants with turquoise, gemstones and sterling silver. Club member Joe Caldwell has shared his extensive knowledge…
Quail Creek’s Lapidary and Jewelry Club members are enjoying learning the versatile Peyote Stitch. Shown are projects made by Eileen Dittl, Karen Jaques, Dodie Prescott, Mary Costello and Patty Kozma in Cathy Hasson’s class. Members are also learning new skills from instructors Nancy Riordon and Sue Ann Obremski. They taught classes in Kumihimo and Creative…
The members of the Quail Creek Lapidary and Jewelry Club are enjoying the wonderful new studio that has just been completed. Kathy Abel, Karen Baker, Nancy Forester, Kathie Kidwell, Linda Hunnicutt, Lynn Lanzell, Carole Parnes, Deb Powell, Bonnie Reeves, Ellen Savitz, Candy Williams and Arlene Zaloznik participated in Cathy Hasson’s Beginning Peyote classes and went…
All that should glitter sometimes doesn’t! Several members of the Lapidary and Jewelry Club used the Speed Bright Ionic Jewelry Cleaning to bring back the sparkle to their diamond, gold and silver jewelry. Club President Nancy Riordon demonstrated the Speed Bright cleaner to members Linda Milder, Patricia Weaver, Ernie Lopez, Barbara Pottle, Sandy Van Mieghem…
Cathy Hasson The Quail Creek Lapidary and Jewelry Club members have been introduced to the art of Silversmithing. Nancy Riordon taught a three evening class during which participants learned to shape a Sterling Silver bezel around a Cabochon and add a bail to complete a unique pendant. Members are also learning to cut, polish…