Sarah Marks Since 2010, Sun Lakes has been home for one of the community’s most passionate artists. Transitioning from the world of scientific programming in Seattle to the vibrant art of glass fusing, her journey into the Sun Lakes Rock, Gem & Silver Club (SLRGS) studio was, as she describes, “quite by accident.” While serving…
Doug Williams, Volunteer Publicity Coordinator Did You Know? The Sun Lakes Rock, Gem, Silver & Creative Crafts Club (SLRGS) has four separate and distinct craft shops. And all four of them are just waiting for you! Two are located in Cottonwood; one in Sun Lakes Country Club and one in Oakwood. Note: You are not…
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there were lots of jeweler’s benches completely equipped with all of the tools one would need to make beautiful jewelry out of sterling silver right here in Sun Lakes? What? They are already here? Yes, it’s true. And did you know there are three completely separate workshops where you would…
Cathy Porter Discover the world of gorgeous glass at the Sun Lakes Rock, Gem & Silver Club (SLRGS). No need for previous experience, as the club offers wonderful instructions in many types of glass. Glass has been used since Ancient Greek and Roman times, notably stained glass to depict religious scenes in churches, etc. SLRGS…
Cathy Porter Delicious free time! What does an artistic and creative person find to fill their time with? Jan Meyers retired from a career in finance and travel in 2010 and was looking for something to grab her interest. She found an outlet for her creativity in glass of all kinds. And she discovered the…
Linda Shanahan Last month, we learned a little about wire woven bracelets and the materials and process used to make them. Another skill used to make wire bracelets is wrapping. Don Hall is a master, a creative genius, when it comes to designing intricate wire wrap patterns. Wire wrapped bangle bracelets materials used: Don prefers…
Linda Shanahan Grandchildren coming to visit and you need fun activities to keep them engaged? Join the Sun Lakes Rock, Gem and Silver (SLRGS) Club and learn activities that you can enjoy and pass on to your grandchildren. Every year for the past six years, we have had one or more of our granddaughters spend…
Linda Shanahan Last month we spotlighted silversmithing. The same techniques used to create pendants, bracelets, rings, and earrings out of silver can be used with a less expensive metal, copper. Copper can be readily purchased in sheets, wire, or beads. Copper wire is used to make woven wire bracelets; add a bead or two here…
Doug Williams You’re kidding, right? Well, many folks believe that only guys cut rocks – but that is NOT the case! Indeed, the ladies of the Sun Lakes Rock, Gem & Silver Club really do love lapidary! Also, did you know that the Rock Club has three fully-equipped craft shops? As reported by Club Treasurer…
You are right. This beautiful whale is not constructed of rocks, gems or silver. It is a shining example of the newest craft offered by the Sun Lakes Rock, Gem and Silver Club (SLRGS): working with gourds. Last year, Nancy Espy-Martin decided to teach gourds to beginners. Since then, the gourd classes have been enormously…