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CRLC Board meeting
CRLC Board meeting
March 1, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada
The CRLC Board meets the Wednesday before the general meeting. Board members only.
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Drop-In Session
Drop-In Session
March 2, 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.
Your Stewards are: Karen and Adam
More information here: https://crlc.ca/workshop
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Hardstone (Agate) Cameo Carving *Makeup Class*
Hardstone (Agate) Cameo Carving *Makeup Class*
March 6, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada
Hardstone (Agate) Cameo Carving
Monday, March 6th, 2023 *Makeup Class*
6:30 - 9:30pm
Where: Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club
3650 – 19 th Street NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2
Learn to carve agate cameos, using diamond bits on a Foredom Flex-shaft.
Materials and tools included, for the classes.
Please bring your own hand lens or magnifier, pencil and paper, eraser and ruler. You
will not be able to complete your cameo during class time, so you will need to complete
your project either with your own Flex- shaft and bits, or by using the club equipment
during Drop-In Sessions. It takes me 40 to 60 hours to complete a cameo.
Lorne Alcock, please contact me directly to register.
lgalcock@telus.net
$60.00 per member, cash, payable the first night, adults only please.
Maximum of 4 people.
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Drop-In Session
Drop-In Session
March 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.
Your Stewards are: Norma Jean and Heather
More information here: https://crlc.ca/workshop
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Drop-In Session
Drop-In Session
March 8, 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.
Your Stewards are: John and Dale
More information here: https://crlc.ca/workshop
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New - Jewellery Studio Drop-In
New - Jewellery Studio Drop-In
March 8, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A drop-in session for Jewellery studio only. Open to all members. No formal instruction is provided.
Your Steward is: Brent
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Drop-In Session
Drop-In Session
March 9, 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.
Your Stewards are: Glenn and Ehren
More information here: https://crlc.ca/workshop
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CRLC General Meeting
CRLC General Meeting
March 10, 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!
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Lapidary Basics
Lapidary Basics
March 11, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada
Lapidary Basics Saturday, March 11th, 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
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Domed Ring
Domed Ring
March 12, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada
Domed Ring Sunday, March 12th, 12pm-3pm $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. Feel free to work into the evening till 9pm, bring other projects to work on.
Please contact Adam directly to register: merkury.metals@gmail.com
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Jewellery Drop-in Session
Jewellery Drop-in Session
March 12, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada
Jewellery Drop-in Session
March 12th, 5-9pm
Come on out for a jewellery drop-in session with Adam.
Stewards are encouraged to come with any questions.
Regular $5 drop-in fee to attend.
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Scrap to Ingot
Scrap to Ingot
March 13, 2023 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada
Scrap to Ingot Monday, March 13th, 2pm-5pm $45/Member, Max 2 Bring in your solder free scrap sterling silver to make your ingot! Looking for a way to use up some of those pesky little scraps that aren't big enough to use for anything else? I will show you how to pour an ingot out of your scrap so that you can roll out your silver into a more useful form. We will be using the club's newly acquired oxygen concentrator to melt our metal! It will do the trick quite nicely. A very valuable skill to economise your maker toolbox.
Please contact Adam directly to register: merkury.metals@gmail.com
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Drop-In Session
Drop-In Session
March 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.
Your Stewards are: Rebecca and Heather
More information here: https://crlc.ca/workshop
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Drop-In Session
Drop-In Session
March 15, 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.
Your Stewards are: Ehren and Bev
More information here: https://crlc.ca/workshop
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Enameling Drop In
Enameling Drop In
March 15, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada
Jewellery Studio open to members having had previous enameling experience. Bring your own prepared base metal. No formal instruction is provided.
Only 3 members permitted for safety reasons. A $5 drop-in fee as well as a $5 materials fee will be charged.
Please preregister at crlcbev@gmail.com
Your Steward is: Bev
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Drop-In Session
Drop-In Session
March 16, 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.
Your Stewards are: Jeff and Bev
More information here: https://crlc.ca/workshop
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Rolling Ring
Rolling Ring
March 17, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada
Rolling Ring
Friday, March 17th, 4pm-8pm
$125/member, Max 3
Materials included
You will be making a sterling silver rolling band ring to take home. This is the kind of ring that consists of 3 separate bands that roll over one another while on your finger. Great ring to fidget with :)
Please contact Adam directly to register at: merkury.metals@gmail.com
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Studio Members open weekend
Studio Members open weekend
March 18, 2023 - March 19, 2023 @
Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada
The workshop is open for Studio Members only. No drop-ins and no classes.
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Drop In session
Drop In session
March 18, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada
Studios open for use by members familiar with equipment. No formal instruction is provided. A $5 drop-in fee will be charged.
Your Stewards are: Isaac and Dale
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Commercial Prong Setting
Commercial Prong Setting
March 21, 2023 @ 12:00 am - 3:00 am
Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada
Commercial Prong Setting Monday March 20th, 6pm-9pm $80/Member, Max 4 Materials Kit $40
Go to the next level of adding faceted gems to your work with a prong setting. You will learn how to cut a seat for the faceted stone in a prong setting you will be soldering to your practice plate. This kind of setting can be used in many different ways to add an extra element to your pieces. You will be challenged but excited at the possibilities!
Material kits will include: - 5pcs of 3mm clear cubic zirconias - 5pcs of sterling silver prong settings - practice plate to solder settings to - 2.7mm hart bur - 3" medium solder wire
Please contact Adam directly to register: merkury.metals@gmail.com
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Drop-In Session
Drop-In Session
March 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.
Your Stewards are: Don and JJ
More information here: https://crlc.ca/workshop
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Drop-In Session
Drop-In Session
March 22, 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.
Your Stewards are: John and Adam
More information here: https://crlc.ca/workshop
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Jewellery Studio drop-in
Jewellery Studio drop-in
March 22, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada
Jewellery studio is open to members familiar with equipment. $5 studio fee will be charged. No formal instruction will be provided.
Your Steward is: Brent
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Drop-In Session
Drop-In Session
March 23, 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.
Your Stewards are: Cal and Jeanette
More information here: https://crlc.ca/workshop
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Build Your Own Prong Setting
Build Your Own Prong Setting
March 24, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada
Build Your Own Prong Setting Friday, March 24th, 6pm-9pm $95/ Member, Max 4 Materials Included This type of setting will give you a bit of a break with creativity :) This is an alternative setting that can be used for not only cabochon stones but also irregular shaped items like small ammonites. You will be using your creativity to build a setting that will allow you to see more of your stone than a bezel setting. You will be challenged but excited at the possibilities! Bring something you would like to wear as a pendant. There will also be stones available for purchase.
Please contact Adam directly to register at: merkury.metals@gmail.com
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Flush Setting
Flush Setting
March 25, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada
Flush Setting Saturday, March 25th, 12pm-3pm $80/Member, Max 3 Materials Kit $30 Adding faceted gems to your work can be very rewarding. This method of setting is quite accessible. You will learn how to cut a seat for the stone and set a faceted gem into the surface of your practice plate. This type of setting will allow you to add little shiny pops of colour to the surface of your piece whether it's on a ring, pendant or earrings you will enjoy seeing those little flashes of light and colour. Material kit will include: - 5pcs of 3mm clear Cubic Zirconia - practice plate to work on - 3mm bud bur - 2.8mm hart bur - 0.8mm drill bit
Please contact Adam directly to register: merkury.metals@gmail.com
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Lapidary Drop-in Session
Lapidary Drop-in Session
March 25, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada
Lapidary Drop-in Session
March 25th, 5-9pm
Come on out for a Lapidary drop-in session with Adam.
Stewards are encouraged to come with any questions.
Regular $5 drop-in fee to attend.
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Lapidary Basics
Lapidary Basics
March 26, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada
Lapidary Basics Sunday, March 26th, 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
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Sawing and Piercing
Sawing and Piercing
March 27, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada
Sawing and Piercing Monday, March 27th, 6pm-9pm $85/member, Max 4 Materials included
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.
Please contact me directly to register at: merkury.metals@gmail.com
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Drop-In Session
Drop-In Session
March 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.
Your Stewards are: Glenn and Jeanette
More information here: https://crlc.ca/workshop
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Drop-In Session
Drop-In Session
March 29, 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.
Your Stewards are: Norma Jean and Ehren
More information here: https://crlc.ca/workshop
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Square Knot Ring
Square Knot Ring
March 30, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada
Square Knot Ring Thursday, March 30th, 2pm-5pm $95/Member, Max 4 Materials included You will be making a sterling silver square knot ring to take home. This is the kind of ring that looks like the metal has been tied in a square knot on the front of your finger. A great looking illusion of a ring that you will enjoy making as much as wearing.
Please contact Adam directly to register at: merkury.metals@gmail.com
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Drop-In Session
Drop-In Session
March 30, 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.
Your Stewards are: Isaac and Adam
More information here: https://crlc.ca/workshop
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How to use the Rolling Mill
How to use the Rolling Mill
March 31, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club, 3650 19 St NE #13, Calgary, AB T2E 6V2, Canada
How to Use the Rolling Mill
Friday, March 31st, 12pm-3pm
$65/member, Max 4
Materials included
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.
Please contact Adam directly to register: merkury.metals@gmail.com (mailto:merkury.metals@gmail.com)
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