Calendar - CRLC

	September 2023
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3	4	5 Drop-In Session Drop-In Session September 5, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada The jewellery and lapidary studios are open for any member to use equipment they are familiar with, at a cost of $5 per session. No formal instruction is provided. Stewards are Norma Jean and Heather More information here: https://crlc.ca/workshop See more details •	6 Drop-In Session Drop-In Session September 6, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada The jewellery and lapidary studios are open for any member to use equipment they are familiar with, at a cost of $5 per session. No formal instruction is provided. Stewards are Don and Dale More information here: https://crlc.ca/workshop See more details •	7 Drop-In Session Drop-In Session September 7, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada The jewellery and lapidary studios are open for any member to use equipment they are familiar with, at a cost of $5 per session. No formal instruction is provided. Stewards are Isaac and Bobbi More information here: https://crlc.ca/workshop See more details •	8 CRLC General Meeting CRLC General Meeting September 8, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada Meetings may be virtual. Check before attending. General Meetings on the second Friday of each month September to June. Presentations change monthly. Prospective New Members Welcome! See more details •	9 ETCHING Without ACID ETCHING Without ACID September 9, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada ETCHING Without ACID Saturday, September 9th and 10th, 10am-4pm $290/member, Max 14 Materials kit $40 Learn this family and pet safe way to etch copper, brass, and nickel in your home or studio. Participants will learn to use PnP Blue resist applications for etching metal. I will demo the best application tricks for PnP (Press and Peal) Blue paper resist. The first day we will explore the creative applications of etched patterns on metal plates. We will apply the PnP resist to the metal and prepare the metal plates for etching. The second day we will continue with resist application, preparing the cell-phone chargers for use. and etching. Participants may bring their own old cell-phone charger to recycle for use in this class, but it must have 5.9v output. There will be extra cell-phone chargers available if needed. WORKSHOP MATERIALS LIST List of required tools for student to bring to class: • An Old cell-phone charger can be recycle for use in this class. It must have “5.9v output” to work for this process. Higher voltage output has a tendency to burn out. • Pliers: Chain nose, flat nose • Wire cutter • Hand files • Burnisher • Tweezers Materials kit will include: • 18-ga (1.0mm) Copper sheet - 6” X 3” (15cm X 7.5cm) • 18-ga (1.0mm) Brass sheet - 6” X 3” (15cm X 7.5cm) • PnP blue resist with decorative patterns to select from • etching container w/lid and salt water • alligator clips • wire • (optional) cell phone charger with 5.9v output OPTIONAL MATERIALS: Participants may bring their own additional Copper, Brass, or Nickel to use for etching. Extra (copyright free) patterns on PnP Blue paper will be available to participants during class. Please contact Nanz Aalund directly to register (or ask questions) at: aa.nanz@gmail.com (mailto:aa.nanz@gmail.com) See more details •
10 ETCHING Without ACID ETCHING Without ACID September 10, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada ETCHING Without ACID Saturday, September 9th and 10th, 10am-4pm $290/member, Max 14 Materials kit $40 Learn this family and pet safe way to etch copper, brass, and nickel in your home or studio. Participants will learn to use PnP Blue resist applications for etching metal. I will demo the best application tricks for PnP (Press and Peal) Blue paper resist. The first day we will explore the creative applications of etched patterns on metal plates. We will apply the PnP resist to the metal and prepare the metal plates for etching. The second day we will continue with resist application, preparing the cell-phone chargers for use. and etching. Participants may bring their own old cell-phone charger to recycle for use in this class, but it must have 5.9v output. There will be extra cell-phone chargers available if needed. Materials kit will include: • 18-ga (1.0mm) Copper sheet - 6” X 3” (15cm X 7.5cm) • 18-ga (1.0mm) Brass sheet - 6” X 3” (15cm X 7.5cm) • PnP blue resist with decorative patterns to select from • etching container w/lid and salt water • alligator clips • wire • (optional) cell phone charger with 5.9v output OPTIONAL MATERIALS: Participants may bring their own additional Copper, Brass, or Nickel to use for etching. Extra (copyright free) patterns on PnP Blue paper will be available to participants during class. Please contact Nanz Aalund directly to register (or ask questions) at: aa.nanz@gmail.com (mailto:aa.nanz@gmail.com) See more details •	11 Cancelled Spinner Ring Cancelled Spinner Ring September 11, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada Spinner Ring Monday, September 11th, 4pm-9pm $125/Member, Max 4 Materials Included In this class, you will be making a sterling silver band ring with a bronze spinner to take home. While making this ring you will learn to use dapping punches in the making of this ring. Please contact Adam directly to register at: merkury.metals@gmail.com See more details •	12 Drop-In Session Drop-In Session September 12, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada The jewellery and lapidary studios are open for any member to use equipment they are familiar with, at a cost of $5 per session. No formal instruction is provided. Stewards are Rebecca and Heather More information here: https://crlc.ca/workshop See more details •	13 Drop-In Session Drop-In Session September 13, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada The jewellery and lapidary studios are open for any member to use equipment they are familiar with, at a cost of $5 per session. No formal instruction is provided. Stewards are John and Dale More information here: https://crlc.ca/workshop See more details Jewellery studio Drop-in Jewellery studio Drop-in September 13, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jewellery studio is available for members to use equipment they are familiar with. Drop-in fees apply. Join us for studio time without the noise of the lapidary studio. Brent will steward See more details • •	14 Drop-In Session Drop-In Session September 14, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada The jewellery and lapidary studios are open for any member to use equipment they are familiar with, at a cost of $5 per session. No formal instruction is provided. Stewards are Glenn and Bobbi More information here: https://crlc.ca/workshop See more details •	15 Cancelled Domed Ring Cancelled Domed Ring September 15, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada Domed Ring Friday, September 15th, 4pm-7pm $95/Member, Max 4 Materials Included You will be making a sterling silver band ring to take home. I will show you a couple of different ways to dome your ring using multiple tools. Please contact Adam directly to register: merkury.metals@gmail.com See more details •	16
17	18 Steward Meeting Steward Meeting September 18, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details •	19 Drop-In Session Drop-In Session September 19, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada The jewellery and lapidary studios are open for any member to use equipment they are familiar with, at a cost of $5 per session. No formal instruction is provided. Stewards are Don and Adam More information here: https://crlc.ca/workshop See more details •	20 Drop-In Session Drop-In Session September 20, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada The jewellery and lapidary studios are open for any member to use equipment they are familiar with, at a cost of $5 per session. No formal instruction is provided. Stewards are Ehren and Bev More information here: https://crlc.ca/workshop See more details Enamel workshop Enamel workshop September 20, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Studio is open to members familiar with enameling equipment/procedures. For safety reasons, 3 members only at a time are permitted. Drop-in fees and a $5 shop materials fee will be charged. Please PRE-REGISTER with Bev at crlcbev@gmail.com See more details • •	21 Drop-In Session Drop-In Session September 21, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada The jewellery and lapidary studios are open for any member to use equipment they are familiar with, at a cost of $5 per session. No formal instruction is provided. Stewards are Jeff and Bev More information here: https://crlc.ca/workshop See more details •	22 How to use the Rolling Mill How to use the Rolling Mill September 22, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada How to Use the Rolling Mill Friday, September 22nd, 2pm-5pm $65/member, Max 4 Materials included This is going to be the first class of the Jewellery Boot Camp!! Come check out the rolling mill and some of the cool things you can do with it, like roller printing on sheet metal, making your wire square or half round. This will be a fun workshop of discovery and inspiration. Take both classes on this day and pay $140 for both! Or if you're in it for the whole 4 day Boot Camp, it will be $535 for 8 classes total! Please contact Adam directly to register: merkury.metals@gmail.com See more details Cold Connections Cold Connections September 22, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada Cold Connections Friday, September 22nd, 6pm-9pm $95/Member, Max 4 Materials Included Looking for a different way to add something onto your metal but can’t solder it? Cold connections will allow you to do that! This technique will help you to add more layers to your work as well as different focal points. Very useful skill to add to your creative making toolbox. This will be class 2 of Jewellery Boot Camp! Take both classes on this day and pay $140 for both! Or if you're in it for the whole 4 day Boot Camp, it will be $535 for 8 classes total! Please contact Adam directly to register: merkury.metals@gmail.com See more details • •	23 Sawing and Piercing Sawing and Piercing September 23, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada Sawing and Piercing Saturday, September 23rd, 2pm-5pm $85/member, Max 4 Materials included Class #3 of the Jewellery Boot Camp! Getting to know your saw frame and how to use it, is fundamental to jewellery fabrication. Getting comfortable with your saw frame can open up many new design opportunities for your work. This class is great for beginners just starting out and developing their skills as well as those needing to practice or brush up on this important skill. Take both classes on this day and pay $145 for both! Or if you're in it for the whole 4 day Boot Camp, it will be $535 for 8 classes total! Please contact me directly to register at: merkury.metals@gmail.com See more details The 3 T's of Soldering (Theory, Tips and Tricks) The 3 T's of Soldering (Theory, Tips and Tricks) September 23, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada The 3 T's of Soldering (Theory, Tips and Tricks) Saturday, September 23rd, 6pm-9pm $80/Member, Max 3 Class #4 of Jewellery Boot Camp! Soldering has a few basic rules, but you need to know them well. After that, it's all heat control. I will be providing you with a few different types of solder to play with along with a few different samples to produce, to help you practice this very important skill. A handout will be provided for your future reference. Take both classes on this day and pay $145 for both! Or if you're in it for the whole 4 day Boot Camp, it will be $535 for 8 classes total! Please contact Adam directly to register: merkury.metals@gmail.com See more details • •
24 Stacking Rings Stacking Rings September 24, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada Stacking Rings Sunday, September 24th, 1pm-4pm $95/member, Max 4 Class #5 of Jewellery Boot Camp! You will be making 3 sterling silver rings to take home with you to wear all together or individually. Various finishes and textures will be shown and discussed. Take both classes on this day and pay $155 for both! Or if you're in it for the whole 4 day Boot Camp, it will be $535 for 8 classes total! Please contact me directly to register at: merkury.metals@gmail.com See more details Linkage Bracelet Linkage Bracelet September 24, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada Linkage Bracelet Sunday, September 24th, 5pm-9pm New Extended Time $80/member, Max 4 Materials Kit $50 Class #6 of Jewellery Boot Camp! This is a great way to practise your soldering skills while making yourself an attractive bracelet. I will be showing you how to make and cut your own jump rings to build your bracelet from scratch. There will be kits available for purchase ($50) that will include: -3 feet of 16GA round sterling silver wire -3 feet of 18GA round sterling silver wire -One pack of #3/0 sawblades (dozen) -1 foot of medium solder wire Take both classes on this day and pay $155 for both! Or if you're in it for the whole 4 day Boot Camp, it will be $535 for 8 classes total! Please contact Adam directly to register: merkury.metals@gmail.com See more details • •	25 Ring w/ Cab Setting Ring w/ Cab Setting September 25, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada Ring w/ Cab Setting (New Class) Monday, September 25th, 12pm-6pm $125/Member, Max 4 Materials included Class #7 for Jewellery Boot Camp! You will be making a sterling silver ring with a cabochon stone setting. This will be a challenging class but still doable for a beginner. Take both classes on this day and pay $145 for both! Or if you're in it for the whole 4 day Boot Camp, it will be $535 for 8 classes total! Please contact Adam directly to register: merkury.metals@gmail.com See more details Trouble Shooting Session Trouble Shooting Session September 25, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada Trouble Shooting Session Monday, September 25th, 6pm-9pm $40/Member, Maximum 4 This will be the final session for the Jewellery Boot Camp! Students are expected to bring their own materials needed for the project they are working on Need to get a project done that is just not working out for you? Unsure of how to proceed? Let me help you trouble shoot to get that work done. Have some ideas, but not sure if they will work? Bring those in too! If you have specific questions on what you need to bring with you, please don't hesitate to message me. Take both classes on this day and pay $145 for both! Or if you're in it for the whole 4 day Boot Camp, it will be $535 for 8 classes total! See more details • •	26 Drop-In Session Drop-In Session September 26, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada The jewellery and lapidary studios are open for any member to use equipment they are familiar with, at a cost of $5 per session. No formal instruction is provided. Stewards are Glenn and Jeanette More information here: https://crlc.ca/workshop See more details •	27 Drop-In Session Drop-In Session September 27, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada The jewellery and lapidary studios are open for any member to use equipment they are familiar with, at a cost of $5 per session. No formal instruction is provided. Stewards are John and Ehren More information here: https://crlc.ca/workshop See more details •	28 Drop-In Session Drop-In Session September 28, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada The jewellery and lapidary studios are open for any member to use equipment they are familiar with, at a cost of $5 per session. No formal instruction is provided. Stewards are Cal and J.J. More information here: https://crlc.ca/workshop See more details •	29 Lapidary Basics Lapidary Basics September 29, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada Lapidary Basics Friday, September 29th, 12pm-6pm $80/member, Max 4 Materials included Want to see what it takes to cut your own stones? For this workshop I will take you through the steps from starting off cutting your shape on the trim saw to final polish. I will also show you a short cut to making round cabochons... Please contact Adam directly to register: merkury.metals@gmail.com See more details •	30 Gem ID Introduction Gem ID Introduction September 30, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada Gem ID Introduction with Charles Lewton-Brain (2 Days) Saturday, September 30th and Sunday, October 1st 10am - 5pm both days $330/Member, Max 10 Includes: Extensive post-teach materials and links This two day workshop is about what you can tell using your eyes and senses about identifying gems. Many examples of gems will be passed around the class. How to determine glass, composite and imitation is taught. Many gemstones can be identified without using complex or extremely expensive instruments. This workshop teaches what can and can't be identified with different degrees of instrument sophistication, from eye identifications on up. Some inexpensive instrument making is demonstrated in this class. The Hanneman Hodgkinson slit technique is taught, which lets you identify some faceted gems given practice. You will gain a good understanding of the gemology field. Please contact Charles directly to register: lewtonbrain@gmail.com (mailto:lewtonbrain@gmail.com) Required tools for Students to bring to class: 10X loupe https://www.amazon.ca/Yasumai-Magnifier-Magnification-Folding-Jewelers/dp/B06Y3TTXML/ref=sr_1_6?crid=Q58BK0UUWHM&keywords=10X+loupe&qid=1693886330&sprefix=10x+loupe%2Caps%2C275&sr=8-6 Gemstone tweezers https://www.amazon.ca/Ervnypt-Diamond-Jewelers-Stainless-Tweezers/dp/B0BHZMDS3Y/ref=sr_1_12?crid=HABEHSJQPM09&keywords=gem+tweezers&qid=1693887180&sprefix=gem+tweezers%2Caps%2C249&sr=8-12 Pen flashlight https://www.amazon.ca/Rechargeable-Flashlight-Stainless-Penlight-Emergency/dp/B0B19YRXZN/ref=sr_1_31?crid=1M1P9QGFWAVX7&keywords=pencil+flashlight&qid=1693887579&sprefix=pencil+flashlight%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-31 Any examples of gemstones you have. See more details •

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