W25AC1-6 Advanced Cabochons: (10 weeks beginning January 6) 7:30-9:30PM.
Members only. Limit 7.
Instructor: Stacey Segal.
Tuition: $100.
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W25FT1-7 Faceting: (10 weeks beginning January 7) 7:00-9:30PM. Limit 7.
Open to new and experienced students. New students will learn to facet cutting glass in one of the TLS Beginner patterns. Experienced students will work on special topic tbd with instructors. 
Instructors: Steve Hansen and Karl Kobie.
Tuition: Non-Members $145 / Members $105.
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W25IS1-8 Intermediate Silver: (8 weeks beginning January 8) 9:30AM-12:30PM. Limit 8.
Prerequisite:  Demonstrated ability to fabricate independently (as approved by instructor).
Learn fundamental silversmithing techniques and complete one or more projects, which could be a pendant, ring, or bracelet. Instructor: Barry Messino.
Tuition: Non-Members $190 / Members $100.
Materials fee (payable to instructor) approximately $45, depending on projects chosen.
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W25BS1-8 Beginning Silver: (8 weeks beginning January 8) 1-4PM. Limit 8.
Learn basic silversmithing techniques and complete one or more projects, which could be a pendant, ring, or bracelet.
Instructor: Barry Messino.
Tuition: Non-Members $190 / Members $100.
Materials fee (payable to instructor) approximately $45, depending on projects chosen.
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W25BC1-9 Beginning/Intermediate Cabochons: (6 weeks beginning January 9) 9AM-Noon. Limit 7.
Learn how to cut and polish rounded gemstone shapes. Open to new students and those honing their skills in cutting and polishing cabochons.
Non-members have priority.
Members should send an email to our Registrar to request placement on a wait list and, if possible, will be enrolled one week before the class is to begin in the order requests are received. If the member is successfully enrolled, an invoice will be sent.
Instructors: John Chickadel and Lola Fields.
Tuition: Non-Members $140 / Members $100.
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W25AC1-9 Advanced Cabochons: (6 weeks beginning January 9) 1-4 PM Limit 7.
Members only.
Instructors: John Chickadel.
Tuition: $100.
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W25BC1-9E Beginning/Intermediate Cabochons: (10 weeks beginning January 9) 7:30-9:30PM Limit 7.
Learn to cut and polish rounded gemstones called ‘cabochons’. Open to new students and those honing their skills in cutting and polishing stones.
Non-members have priority.
Members should send an email to our Registrar to request placement on a wait list and, if possible, will be enrolled one week before the class is to begin in the order requests are received. If the member is successfully enrolled, an invoice will be sent.
Instructors: Christina Groff and Joanne Morris.
Tuition: Non-Members $140 / Members $100.
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W25AS1-4 Introduction to Chasing and Repoussé Weekend Workshop: (Two-day workshop, Saturday & Sunday, January 4 & 5) 10AM-4PM. Limit 4.
This workshop will introduce concepts, tools, and methods of chasing and repousse (C&R). Consider a flat piece of metal: chasing yields a design on its side to be viewed, while repousse pushes out the material from the back to create visual depth in the finished piece. All working of the piece is done using steel punches and a hammer to move the metal to create the finished piece. Students will complete two pieces in the class using 2”x2” metal pieces – one with copper and one with sterling silver. A pitch bowl and set of basic C&R tools will be provided.
Instructor: Ken Dahl.
Tuition: Non-Members $150 / Members $80. Materials fee (payable to the instructor) approximately $20.
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W25FT1-4 Faceting Weekend Workshop: (Two-day workshop, Saturday & Sunday, January 4 & 5) 9AM-5PM. Limit 7.
For new and experienced students.
New students will learn to facet cutting glass in one of the TLS Beginner patterns. Experienced students will work on special topics tbd with instructors.
Instructors: Steve Hansen and Alejandro Lopez.
Tuition: Non-Members $145 / Members $105.
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W25CR1-12 Bead Embroidery: (Half-day workshop, Sunday, January 12) 1PM-5PM. Limit 8.
Skill level – Beginner.
In this class, you will learn to encapsulate a cabochon with seed beads, then explore design possibilities to further enhance your piece!  You will learn the two-bead back stitch, the peyote stitch in the round and the brick stitch; many others if we have time.  Instructor: Christy Potter.
Tuition: Non-Members $55 / Members $30.
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W25SM1-25 Sphere Making: (Two-day workshop, Saturday & Sunday: January 25 & January 26) 9AM-5PM.
Plus one initial session to be scheduled with the participants.
Members only. Limit 4.
Learn how to make spheres out of lapidary material ‘by hand.’
Instructor: John Chickadel.
Tuition: $160. The cost of a preform will likely range between $40 and $60.
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W25MC2-8  Sand Casting: (Two-day workshop, Saturday & Sunday, February 8 & 9) 9AM-4PM. Limit 8.
Beginner level.
Welcome to the 6000 year old ancient art of Sand Casting.  In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the skills of creating beautiful metal jewelry using sand molds.  We will guide you through the process, from preparing molds to pouring molten metal and finishing your unique piece.  No prior experience is required – just bring your creativity. 
Instructors: Dennis Coren and Don Schwarzkopf.
Tuition: Non-Members $150 / Members $80.  Materials fee, payable to the instructor $50.

W25GF2-22 Advanced Glass Fusing: (Two-day workshop, Saturday & Sunday, February 22 & 23) 9AM- 5PM. Limit 6.
Prerequisite: Beginner Fusing Workshop.
Discover Frit Stretching! Make a beautiful bowl or plate with this exciting technique. Challenge your imagination using a variety of colors to produce a unique glass creation. Also, learn the ins and outs of reactive glass to make a distinctive, showcase piece. Instructors:  Lynn Bibolet and Jody Shaw.
Tuition: Non-Members $190 / Members $120.
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W25MV3-1 Vulcanizing Rubber Molds and Injection Wax: (Two-day workshop, Saturday & Sunday, March 1 & 2) 9AM-4PM. Limit 8. Beginner/Intermediate level.
If you want to preserve a special piece of jewelry, you can easily make a duplicate. Creating a rubber mold is a great way to make multiple copies. Using simple supplies and following basic instructions, you can be a rubber mold-making expert in no time. Then you can inject hot wax into a mold and remove a perfect wax replica, ready to cast into metal. This class will focus on vulcanizing rubber molds and injecting wax under pressure in the molds to create a disposable wax model for casting.
Instructors: Dennis Coren, and Don Schwarzkopf.
Tuition: Non-Members $200 / Members $130 (includes $50 materials fee for rubber, wax, and supplies).
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W25IB3-8 Beadmaking–Kick it Up a Notch: (Two-day workshop, Saturday & Sunday, March 8 & 9) 9AM-5PM. Limit 9, Minimum 7.  
Are you stuck in a rut making beginning beads from soft glass? Are you searching for the key to puckered ends, symmetrical shapes, clear encasing, twisties, dots or stringer control? Do you long to know how copper foil and silver foil are used in more advanced beadmaking?  Are you curious about off mandrel pendants? If so, this is the class for you. We will work together to troubleshoot typical shaping and construction problems with designs that will add some fun techniques to your “toolbox” of skills. This is a chance to dabble in new areas and return home artistically inspired and more confident in your basic skills.  The teacher welcomes your input on areas of concern/interest. Students are invited to bring photos, books or websites that raise questions about particular soft glass styles and techniques. 
Special Guest Instructor: Jeri Warhaftig.
Tuition: Non-Members $350 / Members $280.
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W25IB3-10 Borosilicate Chain Making: (One-day workshop, Monday, March 10) 9AM-5PM. Limit 9, Minimum 6. Prerequisite: Some glass flameworking experience.
Are you curious about how to create boro chain? Are you afraid to move out of your “soft glass comfort zone”? THEN THIS CLASS IS FOR YOU – NO BORO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!! In this class you will use a dual fuel torch, clear glass and very basic tools to make 4mm and 5mm boro chain links. Those with some boro experience might even make an entire chain. Links are great for earrings, to combine with metal chain or just to hang on to and admire!! We won’t have time for every link style, but class will include a demo portion that reviews more advanced skills for future reference. Bring your questions and enthusiasm, chain making isn’t hard (and symmetry takes practice!). Class includes a take home “cheat sheet” and list of resources.
Special Guest Instructor: Jeri Warhaftig.
Tuition: Non-Members $195 / Members $160.
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W25FT3-9 Practical Faceting Lab: (One-day workshop,  Sunday, March 9) 10AM-4PM. Limit 4 
Prerequisite: At least one TLS Faceting Session.
Discussion, demonstration and hands-on practice on topics including rough evaluation, rough orientation, preforming, dopping, and transfer.  This course is designed to help new faceters improve your independent skills and techniques.
Instructors: Karl Kobie and Steve Hansen.
Tuition: Non-Members $75 / Members $40. Materials fee (payable to the instructor) TBD depending on items used.
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W25IS3-15 Small Wonder: (Two-day workshop, Saturday & Sunday, March 15 & 16) 10AM-5PM. Limit 10, Minimum 7. Beginner/Intermediate level. In this two-day workshop, students will learn to work on a smaller scale. Learn how to make a box pendant with a working hinge and latch. It’s no higher than 1”.  Students will also make a bale so it can hang from a chain. Guest Instructor:
Marthe Roberts/Shea. 
Tuition: Non-Members $275 / Members $205.
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W25AS3-15 Hydraulic Press Cuff Bracelet: (Saturday, March 15) 10-4PM. Limit 6.
Prerequisite:  Introduction to the Hydraulic press or permission from the instructor. 
In this workshop, students will use the electric hydraulic press to make anticlastic and synclastic cuff bracelets. 
Instructor: Stacey Segal.
Tuition: Non-Members $75 / Members $40. Material fee (payable to the instructor) estimated at $20.

W25FT3-22 Faceting Weekend Workshop: (Two-day workshop, Saturday & Sunday, March 22 & 23) 9AM-5PM. Limit 7.
For new students and experienced students. New students will learn to facet cutting glass in one of the TLS Beginner patterns. Experienced students will work on special topics tbd with instructors. 
Instructors: Steve Hansen and Christina Griffin.
Tuition: Non-Members $145 / Members $105.
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W25MC3-29 Jewelry Investment and Casting: (Two-day workshop, Saturday & Sunday, March 29 & 30) 9AM-4PM. Limit 8.
Beginner/Intermediate level.
This class will focus on vacuum investment and vacuum casting using the “Lost Wax” technique.
Instructors: Dennis Coren and Don Schwarzkopf.
Tuition: Non-Members $200 / Members $130 (includes $50 materials fee for metal, wax, casting investment, and supplies).
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Open Cabbing: 10AM-4PM. Limit: 7.
Prerequisite: One TLS beginning cabbing class.
Fee: Non-Members $60 / Members $50 per day.
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Saturdays
W25OC1-11 January 11 Supervisor: Christina Groff
W25OC1-25 January 25 Supervisor: Stacey Segal
W25OC2-1 February 1 Supervisor: Christina Groff
W25OC2-15 February 15 Supervisor: Stacey Segal
W25OC2-22 February 22 Supervisor: Christina Groff
W25OC3-8 March 8  Supervisor: Stacey Segal

Mondays
Supervisor: Christy Potter
W25OC1-13 January 13
W25OC2-10 February 10
W25OC3-10 March 10

Thursdays
Supervisor: John Chickadel
W25OC2-20 February 20
W25OC2-27 February 27
W25OC3-6 March 6
W25OC3-13 March 13
W25OC3-20 March 20

Fridays
Supervisor: Joanne Morris
W25OC1-10 January 10
W25OC2-14 February 14
W25OC3-14 March 14

Open Slab Saw: 10AM-4PM. Members Only.
Prerequisite: Must be certified for slab saw use.
May be taken concurrently with open cabbing.Fee: $12 per hour on one slab saw. You may sign up for more than one hour but be conservative – unused time will not be refunded.

Saturdays
W25OS1-11 January 11 Supervisor: Christina Groff
W25OS1-25 January 25 Supervisor: Stacey Segal
W25OS2-1 February 1 Supervisor: Christina Groff
W25OS2-15 February 15 Supervisor: Stacey Segal
W25OS2-22 February 22 Supervisor: Christina Groff
W25OS3-8 March 8 Supervisor: Stacey Segal

Mondays
Supervisor: Christy Potter
W25OS1-13 January 13
W25OS2-10 February 10
W25OS3-10 March 10

Thursdays
Supervisor:  John Chickadel
W25OC2-20 February 20
W25OS2-27 February 27
W25OS3-6 March 6
W25OS3-13 March 13
W25OS3-20 March 20

Fridays
Supervisor: Joanne Morris
W25OS1-10 January 10
W25OS2-14 February 14
W25OS3-14 March 14

Open Metals/Enameling/Metal Clay: 6:30PM-9:30PM Limit 8.
Prerequisite: One TLS silver class or equivalent (approved by Supervisor).
Supervisors: Sheryl Dahl
Fee: Non-Members $25 / Members $20 per day.

Mondays
W25OM1-13 January 13
W25OM1-27 January 27
W25OM2-10 February 10
W25OM2-24 February 24
W25OM3-10 March 10
W25OM3-24 March 24

Open Metalsmithing/Soldering: 10AM-4PM. Limit 10
Prerequisite: One TLS silver class or equivalent (as approved by Supervisor)
Supervisor: Stacey Segal
Fee: Non-Members $50 / Members $40 per day.

Saturdays
W25OM1-11 January 11
W25OM2-1 February 1

Open Torch  (Bead-making/Marble/Flower): 9AM-5PM. Limit 10.
Prerequisite: One TLS glass bead-making class.
Coordinator: Frank Warner or Lisa Laffend.
Fee: Non-Members $60 / Members $50 per day.

Saturday
Coordinator: Frank Warner
W25OT1-18 January 18
W25OT2-15 February 15
W25OT3-22 March 22

Sunday
Coordinator: Frank Warner
W25OT1-19 January 19
W25OT2-16 February 16
W25OT3-23 March 23

Monday
Coordinator: Lisa Laffend
W25OT1-20 January 20
W25OT2-17 February 17

Tuesday
Coordinator: Lisa Laffend
W25OT1-7 January 7
W25OT1-14 January 14
W25OT1-28 January 28
W25OT2-4 February 4
W25OT2-11 February 11
W25OT2-25 February 25
W25OT3-4 March 4
W25OT3-18 March 18
W25OT3-25 March 25