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List of CCGMS Classes & Workshops
Below is  a list of classes currently offered by the Clallam County Gem & Mineral Society (CCGMS).  Just click on any of the links or picture to get more information.

Lapidary

Cabshon Forming

The Lapidary Shop is open on Mondays from 9:00am till 12:00pm, and on Wenesdays from 12:00 noon till 3:00pm and again from 6:00pm till 9:00pm.

The Lapidary shop is where many lapidairests start their projects.  At the shop we have saws ranging from 4" to 24" in size to cut slabs or blocks to begin their project.  All the euipment is available at the shop to produce cabshons which are most often used in making jewerly.  Below is one or our members using the 24" saw.

24 inch lapidary saw at the shop  
Silversmithing

 

Wirewrapping classes are offered every Wensday between 6:00pm and 9:00pm.  The Instructor has all the tools available for your use during the calss.  Additional all wirewraping materials are available for purchase during the class.  There is a $2.00 charge for each class and the materials necessary to wirewrap your project generally cost less than $3.00 per item your wirewrap. 

Wirewrpping is an relatively enexpensive hobby to participate in, and many individuals end up selling their items on ebay, make them for gifts, or sell them at Saturday markets and the like.

 

Silversmithing class are offered on Thursdays at 6:00pm till 9:00pm at the Lapidary Shop.    The Cost of the Class is $4:00 which covers the cost of some materials and keeping the Shop open.

Instruction begins with the basic techniques for forming, weilding or sodering of silver.

Wire-Wrapping class at the 5th Avenue Picture To Be AddeSilversmithing at the shop

Wire-Wrapping

Casting

 

 

 

 

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Faceting

Rock Hounding

   
   
Rock Painting Bead Making
   
Gem Trees As Available Classes
 
 
 
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