SaddleBrooke Silversmithing and Lapidary Club
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A welcoming community of creative persons devoted to continuous sharing and learning. We welcome hobbyists - to - seasoned professionals alike.
Class Calendar
All classes are held in the Turquoise Room of the HOA2 Arts and Crafts Center on SaddleBrooke Blvd. on Wednesdays, Fridays, and some weekends in both mornings and afternoons.
You must be a Club member to take classes.
- Members.
- Members may sign up for our classes via our our online calendar which requires a password. The password may be obtained from the Training Coordinator (sslc.training.coord@gmail.com) or any Board member..
- Members may also sign up for classes by contacting the Training Coordinator at sslc.training.coord@gmail.com or by contacting the Instructor directly.
- Non-Members.
- Non-members may view information about recent classes by reading our NEWSLETTERS which have calendars and descriptions for the most recent periods. However, you must be a Club member to take classes.
- Beginning metalsmith and lapidary classes are required for membership. To learn more or to sign up for a class, contact the Training Coordinator at sslc.training.coord@gmail.com or using the CONTACT US form.
- Non-members may ask about the club, classes and joining by using the CONTACT US form.
Recent Events!
MARCH. Another successful Beginner Silversmith class!
On March 15 and 16, Bobbie Patton (fourth from the left) taught Beginner Silversmithing to five students who are not yet members of the Club. Each one fabricated a silver pendant. The process included sawing, filing, stamping a decorative imprint, soldering to make a bezel, and setting a stone. All the materials needed to complete their projects were provided.
MARCH. We Showed off our Stuff.
SaddleBrooke Silversmith and Lapidary Club was proud to display some of our members’ fine treasures in a Guest Exhibit display case at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Society’s® Main Show at the Tucson Convention Center. Our display featured beautiful pieces of jewelry and lapidary efforts prepared by club members. Congratulations and thank you to Melissa Geyman, Delys Nast, Betty McNeill, Pam Brunelle, Judy Lancaster, Mark Erickson, Pam Vassallo, Cynthia Martin, Jeff Hininger, Laura Stafford and Dave Lancaster for sharing their treasures to showcase the talents of our club.
MARCH. Studio Tour a hit!
The Club’s first studio tour was held on March 6th. Visiting Laura Stafford’s studio was a delightful event for about 15 newer and seasoned members. Yes, she duplicates equipment we have in the Club, but when you have a ’systemized work flow’ the comfort and pleasure of producing in your own studio makes sense. Laura loves coming into the Turquoise Room too, and brings her talent and eagerness to help us all. Laura gave us an insightful demonstration of her jewelry-making method using precious metal clay, or art clay. Her wide variety of tools and impressions was impressive. Loaning them out to club members was definitely something I will take her up on.
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Newsletters
Our Board
President
Laura Stafford
Vice President
Terri Martin
Treasurer
Mark Erickson
Dennis Main
Secretary
Contact Us
- 38759 S Mountain View Blvd, Saddlebrooke, AZ 85739
- Saddlebrooke HOA2, Arts and Crafts Center, Turquoise Club Room
- Club Hours Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm Friday 8 am - 5 pm Weekends shared with Art Glass Club and the Wood Carver's Club.
Board Links
Bylaws
SSLC Bylaws
Copy of the most recent SSLC bylaws
