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Intro to Metal Smithing – Cabochon Bezel Setting

Intro to Metal Smithing – Cabochon Bezel Setting
Thurs., September 15, 22 and 29 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Ages 16 to Adult

$75 ($70 Members)
Andrea Huntley will discuss the different metals available to create jewelry, and the hardness of the metals. Pre-made cabochons will be selected at the time of class. Working with sterling silver or argentium silver, we will create a backed bezel setting, learn the basics of soldering, the importance of pre filing to ensure a perfect fit, and options for attaching a bail. Students will complete a pendant set in a silver bezel, with an understanding of soldering basics.

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Lapidary with Andrea Huntley Man-Made Stones of the Region – Stud Earrings

Lapidary with Andrea Huntley
Man-Made Stones of the Region – Stud Earrings
Wed., August 10 and 17 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Ages 16 to Adult

$65 ($60 Members)
Create beautiful pieces with Leland Blue or Frankfort Green slag glass. Learn where to collect these beautiful man made “rocks” and the challenges of cutting and polishing slag glass. Students create a beautiful pair of 8 mm round Leland blue prong easy-set earrings.

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May 14, 2022 By

Lapidary with Andrea Huntley Born of Fire – Lake Superior Agate Earrings

Lapidary with Andrea Huntley
Born of Fire – Lake Superior Agate Earrings
Mon./Wed, July 25 and 27 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Ages 16 to Adult

$65 ($60 Members)
Create dainty dangle agate earrings featuring a natural edge/live edge with both faces polished. Learn how to identify agates, what makes an agate a true agate, agate look alike and wannabes.

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Lapidary with Andrea Huntley Creating Gifts with Rocks and Minerals – Petoskey Vase

Lapidary with Andrea Huntley
Creating Gifts with Rocks and Minerals –
Petoskey Vase
Sat., June 25 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ages 16 to Adult

$55 ($50 Members)
Students will learn to drill and polish Petoskey stones to create a unique bud vase finished with a high shine epoxy. The result will be a beautiful centerpiece to show off fresh cut floral arrangements great for gift giving. Pick up vases following week for epoxy drying time.

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May 14, 2022 By

Lapidary with Andrea Huntley Our great lakes state – Petoskey Cabochon Class

Lapidary with Andrea Huntley
Our great lakes state – Petoskey Cabochon Class
Mon./Wed., June 13 and 15 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Ages 16 to Adult

$65 ($60 Members)
Plan, shape, and cut your cabochon from pre-slabbed Petoskey, the Michigan state stone, grind, shape, and polish the cabochon. Drill and set a bail to create your own finished pendant.

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