Our Lapidary Workshop
Address: 2120 W. Mission Rd., Suite S, Escondido
Directions: The Workshop is located in a small industrial complex on the corner of Mission Rd. and Nordahl, behind the Shell station. Our suite is in the back of the complex, facing Highway 78.
From Highway 78, take the Nordahl exit and go south toward Mission. Turn right at the light onto Mission, then turn right at the first driveway past the Shell station. You'll see a sign at the driveway for Escondido Printing. Drive to the far end of the building and our suite will be the last one at the back corner of the building.
Phone: (760) 743-0809
Workshop Hours and Information:
Cabochon / Lapidary Class & Open Workshops* Tuesday 6:30pm – 9:00pm
* Friday 6:30pm – 9:00pm
* Saturday 10:00am – 1:00pm
* Sunday 1:00pm – 4:00pm
* Workshop is open on these days unless classes are being held. Please check the Class Schedule page to find out if Open Shop will be offered on a specific weekend day.
Learn
to cut and polish a rock into a beautiful stone cabochon suitable for wire
wrapping or fabricated metal setting. A
fantastic assortment of material is available for purchase at the workshop. The
workshop is also open for general use, including silversmithing, cutting and
polishing stone and metal, and other crafts.
No prior registration needed. The minimum age requirement for shop usage is 8 years old. The shop supervisors have the right to determine if a child is able to safely and properly use the shop equipment, regardless of age.
Cost: A $5 shop fee will be
collected. Club membership required. Materials not included. Workshop Tips The lapidary workshop can be a messy place! Please dress appropriately; wear clothing that you don't mind getting dirty. Wear close-toed shoes. Earplugs are also suggested to wear while
using the grinders. (Please bring you own earplugs as these are not provided by the shop.) The shop provides magnifying visors, safety goggles, particle masks and aprons. Feel free to bring your own tools and safety items.
For additional club information we encourage you to join our Yahoo group. Please click here to access the Yahoo site to enroll.
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