activities · 7
what they do
direct service · 7
- Community service and scholarshipsConducts a road clean-up twice a season, participates in a clean-up at Celia’s Garden once a season, and offers scholarships to graduating local students.
- Conduct member orientationsConducts weekly general orientations for new members and mandatory shop-specific orientations for metalsmithing, lapidary, and faceting to ensure safe and proper use of equipment.
- Host social events for members Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsOrganizes various social activities for members throughout the year, including a monthly pancake breakfast, Christmas and Thanksgiving dinners, desert cookouts, and participation in local parades.
- Offer classes and instruction in gem and mineral artsProvides a wide range of classes and instruction in gem and mineral arts, including lapidary, metalsmithing, faceting, opal cutting (lab-grown, natural, and triplets), knapping, stone carving, steel knife making, leatherwork, glass fusing, wire wrap, beading, bead making, and basket weaving, catering to beginner to intermediate levels.
- Organize rockhounding and ATV/Side by Side trips Recreational Outdoor & Craft Activities for Community MembersSchedules weekly rockhounding trips and bi-weekly ATV/Side by Side trips for members, with temporary membership options available for participation under club insurance.
- Provide fully equipped facilities for gem and mineral arts Studio Access & Glass/Clay Arts EducationOperates and maintains fully equipped facilities including a lapidary shop, metal shop, opal room, and general classroom (Craft Barn) for various gem and mineral arts such as lapidary, casting, metalsmithing, faceting, opal cutting, and glass fusing.
- Sell opal materials for classesSells various types of opal, including simulated, Mexican, Spencer (Idaho), Ethiopian, and Australian opal, to students during classes.
strategies · 3
how they think
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- Progressive Skill Development through Hands-on Training progressive_skill_developmentThe organization employs a progressive instructional model, advancing learners from beginner to intermediate levels in lapidary and jewelry making. This includes foundational training in rock cutting and polishing, specialized workshops, and access to open labs, fostering engagement through personal connection to materials and continuous skill advancement.
- Safety-Oriented Training and Access safety-oriented_training_modelTo ensure safe use of specialized equipment and facilities, the organization requires all members to complete both a general club orientation and mandatory shop-specific safety orientations before accessing lapidary or metalworking facilities.
- Volunteer-Operated and Member-Led Education Model volunteer_operated_modelThe organization operates entirely on a volunteer basis, with members serving in leadership, instructional, and operational roles, providing educational opportunities in lapidary and jewelry making to its members.
named programs · 7
what they call their work
Community Service
Includes road clean-ups, scholarships for local students, and participation in clean-up at Celia’s Garden.
Craft Barn
Main classroom for general classes that do not require specialized equipment, also hosts new member orientations.
Field Trips/Rockhounding
Scheduled trips for members to collect gems and minerals, with options for ATV/Side by Side trips.
Lapidary Shop
Offers workstations and instruction for cutting and polishing rocks, including slab saws and grinding machines. Requires mandatory orientation.
Metal Shop
Provides workstations and instruction for silversmithing and other metalworking techniques, including making rings and pendants. Requires mandatory orientation.
Opal Room
Offers classes and equipment for cutting and polishing various types of opals, including lab-grown and natural opals, using flat laps.
Social Activities
Sponsors monthly pancake breakfasts, Christmas and Thanksgiving dinners, desert cookouts, and participation in local parades.