Lapidary Club

Longtime Lapidary Club member Aletta Stephen will be moving to Arizona after being an active member for nearly 20 years. Over the years Aletta worked on almost every activity that the Lapidary Club offers, including silver smithing, lapidary, beading, glass and wire-wrapping. Aletta has always been willing to serve as a mentor to others in learning how to do the various crafts. She has made everything from necklaces, bracelets and earrings to “wild women” figures.

The club’s display case, right outside the Lapidary Club, shows off Aletta’s creative talents. The showcase contains good examples of the kinds of things that people can make in the Lapidary Club. People can visit Clubhouse 4 to see the club’s revised display case and say goodbye to Aletta.

Chain necklaces are all the rage these days. A wonderful class is being offered by talented jeweler Paul Polinski in the Lapidary club on Wednesdays from 12:30-3 p.m. There is also a concurrent class on Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m. in Clubhouse 4.

The classes are six consecutive week, limited to only four students per class. People can can join anytime, space permitting. Students will learn how to fabricate a sterling silver necklace and a sterling silver pendant. There is a one-time class fee of $25, plus the cost of sterling silver rings to make the necklace which costs approximately $15. The cost of a sterling silver pendant is approximately $5-$10 depending on the size. People can sign up for the class in the Lapidary Room.

—Jan Friedland