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Club Meeting – June 9, 2025
7:30 PM IN-PERSON Gem Pegmatites of Southern California Presented by Walt Lombardo We are delighted to have Walt Lombardo return to present Gem Pegmatites of Southern California at our monthly meeting on Monday, June 9th at 7:30 PM in the Multipurpose Room at the Veterans Memorial Complex, 4117 Overland Ave, Culver City 90230. Southern California…
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Club Meeting – May 12, 2025
7:30 PM IN-PERSON Work Party VETERANS MEMORIAL MULTIPURPOSE ROOM Join us on May 12 for our yearly “Work Party,” where we prepare for our Fiesta of Gems show at the end of June. The meeting is in the Multipurpose Room in the Culver City Veterans Memorial Complex at4117 Overland Ave, Culver City. There will be…
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Intro to Wax Carving for Jewelry Making with Monica Moreno 6/29/25 10am-1pm Room C
CCRMC 2025 Fiesta of Gems Workshop In this introductory workshop you will learn the basics of wax carving for jewelry using simple, beginner-friendly tools. Focus on tools and techniques you can use at home to continue developing your skills and create beautiful work. You’ll get hands-on experience cutting and shaping wax to create your own…
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Beginning Wire-Wrap Bead Bracelet with Janice Metz 6/29/25 2pm-5pm Room B
CCRMC 2025 Fiesta of Gems Workshop Looking for the perfect introduction to wire-wrapping? This beginner-friendly bracelet workshop is the ideal place to start! In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to expertly wrap stones and craft a sturdy, stylish bracelet complete with a handmade hook clasp. This project is fun, fast, and incredibly versatile—you might…
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Intro to Basic Metalsmithing: Piercing and Cutting with Monica Moreno 6/29/25 2pm-5pm Room C
CCRMC 2025 Fiesta of Gems Workshop Learn how to craft your own metal adornments using tools and materials that are simple to work with at home. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore techniques such as cutting metal with a jeweler’s saw, piercing metal to create interior designs, sanding and cleaning your pieces, applying a protective…
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Fusing Skinny Stacking Rings with Jette Sorensen 6/28/25 10am-1pm Room C
CCRMC 2025 Fiesta of Gems Workshop Make skinny rings using Argentium Silver. Argentium has a higher fine silver content than regular sterling, making fusing easier than with regular sterling. Fusing is connecting metal without using solder. Argentium is extremely slow tarnishing when compared to regular sterling. You will learn to control the flame of a…
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Basic Rock Tree of Life Making with Regina Lozano 6/28/25 2-6pm Room B
CCRMC 2025 Fiesta of Gems Workshop Create a beautiful Tree of Life that symbolizes life’s quiet strength and is grounded in meaning. Bring a rock from your collection to serve as the foundation. Select a materials kit that includes wire and stone chips – each with their unique properties, such as smoky quartz for grounding…
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Intro to Basic Metalsmithing: Piercing and Cutting with Monica Moreno 6/28/25 2pm-6pm Room C
CCRMC 2025 Fiesta of Gems Workshop Learn how to craft your own metal adornments using tools and materials that are simple to work with at home. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore techniques such as cutting metal with a jeweler’s saw, piercing metal to create interior designs, sanding and cleaning your pieces, applying a protective…