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In addition to our classes, we have monthly speakers that give demonstrations at the clubhouse from panning gold to discovering the mysteries of Turquoise. Please check our monthly newsletter “Mineralog” for details.<\/p>\n\n\n

Silver Casting<\/h3>\n

Instructor Jeanine Svahlin<\/p>\n\n\n

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Bring your ideas to life. Learn to work with wax and cast your designs in silver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From $140<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Faceting Class<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Instructor Kirk Kwiatkowski<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learn the steps from analyzing your rough gemstone, picking the shape, cut and pattern to maximize to beauty of your gemstone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sphere Making<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Instructor Steve Watry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learn the steps for how to turn a piece of rock into a polished rock sphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more\u2026Sphere Making Process<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Gemstone Carving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Instructor Roy Leggitt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Explore the world of gemstone carving with our Instructor Roy Leggitt. Using various techniques to form, shape and carve your gemstone, your imagination is the limit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jade Carving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Instructor Bob Kozak<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learn the art of Jade carving and polishing with our Instructor Bob Kozak<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Flat Lapping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Instructor Joe Dempsey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learn to use a simple flat lap to create beautiful pieces with intersecting flat planes revealing the hidden beauty of your stone.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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