NEW - Mineral Arts by David Scott.  Please contact David to set up a time and day for these classes. 559.972.1303.  Also visit his web site to see some of his work./

Faceting class every Tuesday from 9 AM to 12 PM contact Joe Navarro at 747-1824 if you would like to learn to Facet!

Cabochon cutting and polishing Tuesday from 6 PM to 8 PM.  Contact Mike Obert at 733-2543 for more information.

Cabochon cutting and polishing Thursday from 4 PM to 6 PM.  Contact Don Vieira at 732-7739.

Silver Piercing - Judy Link is available to teach a mini-class on silver piercing (cutting out the negative space in plate silver to create a design for jewelry).

Silver Smithing - Charles Reed is available to teach a class on siver smithing at his home in Porterville.

Tuesday from 6 PM to 8 PM Mike Obert

Wednesday from 6 PM to 8 PM Judy Link on call

Thursday from 4 PM to 6 PM Don Vieira

Friday from 4 PM to 6 PM with Steve Hayward on call.

Saturday early morning Judy Link on Call

Camp Paradise 2010 info coming soon.  Time is running out to make reservations. Click here for more information on Camp Paradise

This year TGMS is offering a scholarship for the registration fee.  You will be required to give a demonstration for the club upon your return.  Come to the March meeting and put your name in the drawing.  Read more in our upcoming newsletter. 

Concerning classes held at the Workshop.  Members interested in learning the art of Lapidary are encouraged to come to the our monthly meeting to help establish times, days of the week and which form of Lapidary Art individuals are most interested.  Such as:  Beading, Cabachons, Carving/sculpting, Faceting, Silver smithing and Wirewrapping.   Members wishing to help are encouraged to do so.          Don Vieira