Toledo Gem & Rockhound Club

Geode Trip
2023-05-13 08:00 - 2023-05-14 17:00 (America/Detroit) | OH
Geode Exploration and Hiking

Mother's Day Pattern Bracelet
2023-05-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Craft Center, 2453 Tremainsville Rd Unit B, Toledo, OH, 43613, United States
Classes- non members and those with no metal crafting experience are welcome to sign up for classes. To register, please contact the instructor at least a week before class begins- space is limited and those who pay ahead of time will secure their place.
Mother’s Day Patterned Bracelet – Sunday May 14, noon to 3 pm. Bring your mom and learn how Impression plates can add a great texture to a metal bracelet band. Students will choose from several pattern plates, learn to use a rolling mill and then shape and finish a brass or copper cuff. All materials provided. Members pay $25 and non-members $30. To register please contact Michelle Grigore at mgrigoretgrh@gmail.com at least a week before the above date. Limited to 6 students.

Extreme Beaders
2023-05-16 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-05-23 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-05-30 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Craft Center, 2453 Tremainsville Rd Unit B, Toledo, OH, 43613, United States
Meets every Tuesday at the Craft Center.
Individuals meet to work on their own projects.

Metal Crafters
2023-05-16 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-05-23 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-05-28 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-05-30 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-06-06 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-06-11 12:00 - 15:00 | Craft Center, 2453 Tremainsville Rd Unit B, Toledo, OH, 43613, United States
$2/hour
Moderator – Michelle

Metal Crafters
2023-05-17 13:00 - 16:30, 2023-05-17 17:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-24 17:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Craft Center, 2453 Tremainsville Rd Unit B, Toledo, OH, 43613, United States
$2/hour
Moderator – Kealy

Monthly Club Meeting
2023-05-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Craft Center, 2453 Tremainsville Rd Unit B, Toledo, OH, 43613, United States
We are now meeting at the new Craft Center 2453 Tremainsville Rd, Unit B

We will award BGSU and UT with scholarships from money we raised at ourraffle at the show in September. Professor Farver and Dr Camp will accept theawards.

Gem Crafters
2023-05-18 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-05-25 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-06-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Craft Center, 2453 Tremainsville Rd Unit B, Toledo, OH, 43613, United States
Lapidary Work
Moderator – Steve
$2/hour

Giant Estate Sale
2023-05-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Craft Center, 2453 Tremainsville Rd Unit B, Toledo, OH, 43613, United States

Beaders Group
2023-05-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Craft Center, 2453 Tremainsville Rd Unit B, Toledo, OH, 43613, United States
Meet last Last Mondays each month
Pre-register with Kealy
Let Kealy know if you need/want a “beaders kit”
Beaders work sessions are $2/hour
Contact Kealy
419-202-4549
Kealygoodale@gmail.com

Wirewrap make and take
2023-05-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Craft Center, 2453 Tremainsville Rd Unit B, Toledo, OH, 43613, United States
Work sessions are $2/hour
Contact Kealy
419-202-4549
Kealygoodale@gmail.com

First Filigree Class - Part 1
2023-05-23 12:00 - 15:00 | Craft Center, 2453 Tremainsville Rd Unit B, Toledo, OH, 43613, United States
Classes- non members and those with no metal crafting experience are welcome to sign up for classes. To register, please contact the instructor at least a week before class begins- space is limited and those who pay ahead of time will secure their place.
First Filigree Class – Tuesday May 23 and 30 or June 17 and 18 from noon to 3 pm or Sunday Learn how to form several types of filigree elements in copper and then complete a pendant or earring set. It will take two sessions, beginning with copper and then moving on to sterling silver. All materials and tools provided. Members pay $30 and non-members $35. To register, contact Michelle Grigore at mgrigoretgrh@gmail.com at least a week before the above date. Limited to 5 students.

Gem Crafters
2023-05-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Craft Center, 2453 Tremainsville Rd Unit B, Toledo, OH, 43613, United States
Moderator Ill

Lapidary Work
Moderator – Todd
$2/hour

Make A Pierced Pendant
2023-05-28 12:00 - 15:00 | Craft Center, 2453 Tremainsville Rd Unit B, Toledo, OH, 43613, United States
Classes- non members and those with no metal crafting experience are welcome to sign up for classes. To register, please contact the instructor at least a week before class begins- space is limited and those who pay ahead of time will secure their place.
Make a Pierced Pendant – Sunday May 28 from noon to 3 pm Learn how to use a drill and jeweler’s saw to create a attractive pierced pendant. Sawing is a critical skill for jewelers and this class will focus on improving sawing, filing and finishing skills. There are several designs to choose from and you will leave with a hand-crafted copper or brass pendant. All materials and tools provided. Members pay $15 and non-members $20. To register, contact Michelle Grigore at mgrigoretgrh@gmail.com at least a week before the above date. Limited to 4 students.

Beginners Faceting Class
2023-05-28 12:00 - 15:00 | Craft Center, 2453 Tremainsville Rd Unit B, Toledo, OH, 43613, United States
3 slots open to begin a facet. Glass marble will be supplies for first cut, then synthetic materials working into natural stones.
Learn about refractive index and materials and how angle on the facet bend light.
Standard fee: $2/hour

Raymond.Kuras@magna.com

First Filigree Class - Part 2
2023-05-30 12:00 - 15:00 | Craft Center, 2453 Tremainsville Rd Unit B, Toledo, OH, 43613, United States

Gem Crafters-Cancelled-Moderator on Vacation
2023-06-01 11:00 - 15:00 | Craft Center, 2453 Tremainsville Rd Unit B, Toledo, OH, 43613, United States

Make Your 1st Pendant
2023-06-03 11:00 - 15:00 | Craft Center, 2453 Tremainsville Rd Unit B, Toledo, OH, 43613, United States
Classes- non members and those with no metal crafting experience are welcome to sign up for classes. To register, please contact the instructor at least a week before class begins- space is limited and those who pay ahead of time will secure their place.
Make Your First Pendant – Saturday June 3 from 11 am to 3 pm. Students will learn how to cut metal, make a bezel and back plate, solder, polish and set a stone. Please contact instructor Michelle Grigore at mgrigoretgrh@gmail.com at least a week before the above dates. If more time is needed to finish your pendant, it can be scheduled at a convenient time for instructor and student. Members pay $50, non-members $60. All materials provided to complete a small sterling silver pendant with a polished gemstone cabochon. Limited to 4 students.
