Orientation class of Nov. 6, 08 They do a fine job  every Thursday... morning, it's standing room only for new member orientation. All first time members are given a morning's session on the basic equipment and safety, as well as the shop rules. Then all are given a cabochon to cut. An experienced lapidarist awaits at each of the many stations, as the newbies work their way around the room. They start with the trim saw, then the rough grinder, sanders and polisher. Moving to successive stages until their cabochon is finished Club Meetings are 2 P.M. each Thursday (at the QIA building) You can join at the shop on any day not just during meetings. Membership is only $15 a year.  What a deal! All new members must take the orientation class, held each Thursday morning from 8:30 to 12:00, before you can use the workshop equipment. After completion of the course the instructor will stamp your membership card. This entitles you to use the shops at any time they are open for members use. $2.00 per 1/2 day. Next sign up for classes (see below). Please bring your membership card with you when you take a class or use the shops. You may be asked to show your membership card at any time.     Pancake Breakfasts     at the Gem & Mineral Shop.       Mar 21, 2008 Only $2.50 Serving pancakes, sausages,scrambled eggs, orange juice and coffee. Bring your own table service, (.25 charge without it).  Proceeds go to the Scholarship fund. Swap meet for members only to sell. Buying of the items is open to the public, Come on down and enjoy. A Pancake Breakfast  at the shop Cabachon polishing Beginning  Faceting class every Monday morning  Class Schedules Watch for updates. (updated Jan. 8) Bead Making: Monday 9-11 Fee $2 (4 students per class)  Thurs. 9-12 Carving: Monday 1-4 Casting:  Wed  8:30-12  Tues, 8:30-12 Fee $2 Casting Intermediate:  Fri 9-12 Chain Making: Thurs 9-12  Faceting: Beginning   Monday 9-4 Tues, 9-12 Fee $15 Faceting: Intermediate Tues, 1-4 Wed 9-12 Fee $15 Faceting: Intro: Sat. 9:00-12:00  Free Faceting Open shop:   Thurs. 9-12  Fri. 9-12 and 1-4 Fee $5 Sat. afternoon at the Annex films, talk, etc. Saturday afternoon  Free Lapidary Shop:    Mon,Tue,Wed,Fri, 9-4 Fee $2 Flint Knapping: Wed 1-4  Fee $2 Opal: Wed. 9-12 Fee $2 Opal open class:  Mon. 6-9pm $2 1/2 day Orientation class: Thurs 8:30-12 Noon Fee $15 Silversmith Shop: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, 9-4 Fee $2 Wire Wrap Beginners:  Wed. 6-9 pm $2 shop Wire Wrap Inter.:  Mon. 6-9pm $2 shop Wire Wrap Open Class: Monday 1-4 $2 QIA Sign up sheets for classes are located in the hallway between the lapidary and silver shops. Please check at the shop for any changes in the above listings.

United States Faceters Guild  web site focuses on the art and skill of faceting gemstones and provides a wealth of faceting information for beginners and experts alike.

Many thanks to Bob and Frankie Feirn for their donation of 12 Dichroic Glass (fused) cab's to the Pow Wow. Each piece wire wrapped or faceted could be worth $100 each.

       GEM & MINERAL CLUB FIELD TRIPS 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Membership Lists- Keep records of members
Field Trip Assist. Wagon Master- Lead groups to field trips.
Musical Coordinator- Help set up two fund raisers a year.
Instructors for Orientation- help teach new members how to make Cabochons.
 

Basic Silversmithing A Manual by Manuel

The silversmithing shop also has lots of stations complete with everything you need right at your fingertips.

First Work day - Annex remodel Thanks To all the members who helped with the removal of the existing garaged door and opener, and who helped frame in the resulting opening.  One door down, one more to go.  Hope to see all the good help again next time.

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Open Lapidary shop making cabachons

4-WHEEL DRIVE Trips Mar. 18   4 Peaks Mar. 25    Transfer Station   To be scheduled.  4-Wheel Drive trips are limited to members only, short based 4wheel drive vehicles, and 10-15 rigs. Go exploring fantastic scenery, old mining areas, old cabins, old Indian habitats, etc.  Very interesting and a lot of fun. Meet at the shop at 8:30 leave at 9 AM.  Bring your lunch and plenty of water. Wagon master Harry Cleveland    Email  your pictures of the trips for posting.

INTERMEDIATE LOST WAX CASTING  Pictures from a Thursday Morning wax modeling class (Intermediate lost wax casting).  We are on the final class of the year which will run through mid March.

Quartzsite Improvement Association
The QIA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the betterment of the Quartzsite community. It is open from October to April and operates with all volunteer help. They are the original community center of Quartzsite. They are the meeting place for many organizations. They own and manage the Quartzsite Hi Jolly Cemetery. Each year, they give scholarships to Quartzsite High School graduates going on to higher education. They donate to various community activities. Their world famous Pow Wow Gem & Mineral Show in January is their main fund raising activity. 
 

Old Pueblo Lapidary Club  inTucson