Bob Hutton Summer can be a lonely time when the mercury peaks in three digits. Many clubs still maintain regular hours, including the Silversmithing and Lapidary Club, with the added bonus of an air-conditioned room! Summer is slower, but that affords time for more personal instruction. Beginning classes are offered on an “as-requested” basis. Recently,…
Bob Hutton Spring and summer are just around the corner. Is your calendar showing some openings? The SaddleBrooke Silversmithing and Lapidary Club can help you start a whole new chapter in your life enjoyment. You needn’t have any experience, just an interest. Members are from a variety of backgrounds. Most anyone can learn the techniques…
Bob Hutton Sometimes beauty is naturally found, and sometimes a material needs a nudge of creativity. People have found ways of nudging natural materials into articles of beauty, possibly since time began. Some say they couldn’t create anything of beauty—it just isn’t in them. At one point in my life, I would have agreed with…
Bob Hutton What fun we’ve had over the summer! My daughter says we live at “Senior Citizen Day Camp.” That about sums it up. Hands-on “cerebellum exercise” and dexterity improvement are important additions to a healthy, active retirement. Have you considered silversmithing and lapidary? Of the many classes held in the Silversmithing and Lapidary Club,…
Bob Hutton For many years now, the SaddleBrooke Silversmithing and Lapidary Club (SSLC) has been a welcoming group to offer a comfortable environment for creating and learning. Available on Wednesdays and Fridays in the Turquoise Room at the MountainView complex, this group is enjoying the arts and crafts creation lifestyle for its members. Seriously beautiful…