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	May 2025
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			1 Gettin' Crafty Earrings Class with Creative Spirits Studio Gettin' Crafty Earrings Class with Creative Spirits Studio May 1, 2025 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm West Coast Creative Spirits Studio Gettin' Crafty Earrings Class with Creative Spirits Studio 1 hour @ CA$36.75 Quantity: Ali with Sand & Sea Design Company would like to invite you to join us from 1:30 - 2:30 pm for this one hour class. Learn the basics of earring design and create 2 pairs of dangly earrings. All materials are included and tools supplied. You will learn basic skills such as how to use chain, jump rings, pins, beads and pliers. Level 1 - basic skills - ages 12 & up. This class investment is $35 + GST per person for 2 pairs of custom earrings. Pre-registration is required BOOK HERE See more details Open Lapidary Workshop Open Lapidary Workshop May 1, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Silver Threads Service, 286 Hampton Rd, Saanich, BC V8Z 1H1, Canada See more details • •	2 Silversmith Drop in Workshop - Langford - 2-5 Silversmith Drop in Workshop - Langford - 2-5 May 2, 2025 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 108-688 Granderson Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 2R8, Canada Book a seat here $2 drop in fee when you get here. Beginners course or equivalent experience required. Bring your projects and consumables (some available in the shop for purchase). Some tools will be available to use while here. Feel free to bring your own but mark them so we know they are yours This is a not a class, so no specific teaching, but I am here to supervise and offer advice. If no one is signed up and no one comes in by 6:30 I will close the shop early to avoid unnecessary cost to the club. For a calendar to see all current offerings for Silversmith Courses or workshop Look Here See more details •	3 Open Lapidary Workshop Open Lapidary Workshop May 3, 2025 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Silver Threads Service, 286 Hampton Rd, Saanich, BC V8Z 1H1, Canada See more details Silversmith Basics - Langford - May 3/4 11:00-5:00 Silversmith Basics - Langford - May 3/4 11:00-5:00 May 3, 2025 11:00 am - 5:00 pm 108-688 Granderson Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 2R8, Canada Sign up here Basics class is $125 - Payment to be made via e-transfer to treasurer@vlms.ca (password Silversmith), by cheque or cash on or before the first day. Must commit to all sessions. Advanced classes are individually priced and payment is required online to sign up. For a calendar to see all current offerings for Classes offered at West Coast Creative Studio, or Workshop drop ins click the links. See more details • •	4 Silversmith Basics - Langford - May 3/4 11:00-5:00 Silversmith Basics - Langford - May 3/4 11:00-5:00 May 4, 2025 11:00 am - 5:00 pm 108-688 Granderson Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 2R8, Canada Sign up here Basics class is $125 - Payment to be made via e-transfer to treasurer@vlms.ca (password Silversmith), by cheque or cash on or before the first day. Must commit to all sessions. Advanced classes are individually priced and payment is required online to sign up. For a calendar to see all current offerings for Classes offered at West Coast Creative Studio, or Workshop drop ins click the links. See more details •
5 Silversmith Basics Course - Langford - May 5, 12 and 19 Silversmith Basics Course - Langford - May 5, 12 and 19 May 5, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm 108-688 Granderson Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 2R8, Canada Sign up here Basics class is $125 - Payment to be made via e-transfer to treasurer@vlms.ca (password Silversmith), by cheque or cash on or before the first day. Must commit to all sessions. Advanced classes are individually priced and payment is required online to sign up. For a calendar to see all current offerings for Classes offered at West Coast Creative Studio, or Workshop drop ins click the links. See more details Board of Director's Meeting Board of Director's Meeting May 5, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details Monday meeting Monday meeting May 5, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Burnside Lawn Bowling Club, 274 Hampton Rd, Victoria, BC V8Z 1H1 See more details • • •	6 Silversmith Advanced Course Wide Shank Ring - Langford - May 6 and 13 Silversmith Advanced Course Wide Shank Ring - Langford - May 6 and 13 May 6, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 108-688 Granderson Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 2R8, Canada Sign up here Basics class is $125 - Payment to be made via e-transfer to treasurer@vlms.ca (password Silversmith), by cheque or cash on or before the first day. Must commit to all sessions. Advanced classes are individually priced and payment is required online to sign up. For a calendar to see all current offerings for Classes offered at West Coast Creative Studio, or Workshop drop ins click the links. See more details •	7 Silversmith Drop in Workshop - Langford - 6-9 Silversmith Drop in Workshop - Langford - 6-9 May 7, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 108-688 Granderson Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 2R8, Canada Book a seat here $2 drop in fee when you get here. Beginners course or equivalent experience required. Bring your projects and consumables (some available in the shop for purchase). Some tools will be available to use while here. Feel free to bring your own but mark them so we know they are yours This is a not a class, so no specific teaching, but I am here to supervise and offer advice. If no one is signed up and no one comes in by 6:30 I will close the shop early to avoid unnecessary cost to the club. For a calendar to see all current offerings for Silversmith Courses or workshop Look Here See more details •	8 Gettin' Crafty - Wire Wrap your unusually shaped crystals Gettin' Crafty - Wire Wrap your unusually shaped crystals May 8, 2025 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm West Coast Creative Spirits Studio Gettin' Crafty - Wire Wrap your unusually shaped crystals. 2 hours @ CA$42.00 Come have some fun and learn a new skill. You will learn how to transform your pocket crystal into a pendant or window charm. You will be offered 2 crystals in this class and are welcome to bring a favourite from home. Duration: 2 hours Skill level: Beginner ages 12+ BASICS All tools and materials are provided including craft wire and choice of crystals.BOOK HERE See more details Open Lapidary Workshop Open Lapidary Workshop May 8, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Silver Threads Service, 286 Hampton Rd, Saanich, BC V8Z 1H1, Canada See more details • •	9 Silversmith Drop in Workshop - Langford - 2-5 Silversmith Drop in Workshop - Langford - 2-5 May 9, 2025 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 108-688 Granderson Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 2R8, Canada Book a seat here $2 drop in fee when you get here. Beginners course or equivalent experience required. Bring your projects and consumables (some available in the shop for purchase). Some tools will be available to use while here. Feel free to bring your own but mark them so we know they are yours This is a not a class, so no specific teaching, but I am here to supervise and offer advice. If no one is signed up and no one comes in by 6:30 I will close the shop early to avoid unnecessary cost to the club. For a calendar to see all current offerings for Silversmith Courses or workshop Look Here See more details •	10 Open Lapidary Workshop Open Lapidary Workshop May 10, 2025 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Silver Threads Service, 286 Hampton Rd, Saanich, BC V8Z 1H1, Canada See more details Silversmith Basics - Langford - May 10/11 11:00-5:00 Silversmith Basics - Langford - May 10/11 11:00-5:00 May 10, 2025 11:00 am - 5:00 pm 108-688 Granderson Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 2R8, Canada Sign up here Basics class is $125 - Payment to be made via e-transfer to treasurer@vlms.ca (password Silversmith), by cheque or cash on or before the first day. Must commit to all sessions. Advanced classes are individually priced and payment is required online to sign up. For a calendar to see all current offerings for Classes offered at West Coast Creative Studio, or Workshop drop ins click the links. See more details • •	11 Silversmith Basics - Langford - May 10/11 11:00-5:00 Silversmith Basics - Langford - May 10/11 11:00-5:00 May 11, 2025 11:00 am - 5:00 pm 108-688 Granderson Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 2R8, Canada Sign up here Basics class is $125 - Payment to be made via e-transfer to treasurer@vlms.ca (password Silversmith), by cheque or cash on or before the first day. Must commit to all sessions. Advanced classes are individually priced and payment is required online to sign up. For a calendar to see all current offerings for Classes offered at West Coast Creative Studio, or Workshop drop ins click the links. See more details •
12 Silversmith Basics Course - Langford - May 5, 12 and 19 Silversmith Basics Course - Langford - May 5, 12 and 19 May 12, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm 108-688 Granderson Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 2R8, Canada Sign up here Basics class is $125 - Payment to be made via e-transfer to treasurer@vlms.ca (password Silversmith), by cheque or cash on or before the first day. Must commit to all sessions. Advanced classes are individually priced and payment is required online to sign up. For a calendar to see all current offerings for Classes offered at West Coast Creative Studio, or Workshop drop ins click the links. See more details •	13 Silversmith Advanced Course Wide Shank Ring - Langford - May 6 and 13 Silversmith Advanced Course Wide Shank Ring - Langford - May 6 and 13 May 13, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 108-688 Granderson Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 2R8, Canada Sign up here Basics class is $125 - Payment to be made via e-transfer to treasurer@vlms.ca (password Silversmith), by cheque or cash on or before the first day. Must commit to all sessions. Advanced classes are individually priced and payment is required online to sign up. For a calendar to see all current offerings for Classes offered at West Coast Creative Studio, or Workshop drop ins click the links. See more details •	14 Silversmith Drop in Workshop - Langford - 6-9 Silversmith Drop in Workshop - Langford - 6-9 May 14, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 108-688 Granderson Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 2R8, Canada Book a seat here $2 drop in fee when you get here. Beginners course or equivalent experience required. Bring your projects and consumables (some available in the shop for purchase). Some tools will be available to use while here. Feel free to bring your own but mark them so we know they are yours This is a not a class, so no specific teaching, but I am here to supervise and offer advice. If no one is signed up and no one comes in by 6:30 I will close the shop early to avoid unnecessary cost to the club. For a calendar to see all current offerings for Silversmith Courses or workshop Look Here See more details •	15 Gettin' Crafty - Crystal Crown Class Gettin' Crafty - Crystal Crown Class May 15, 2025 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm West Coast Creative Spirits Studio Crystal Crown Class 2 hours @ CA$68.25 In this class we will have 2 hours to make a wire and crystal crown. Spaces are limited, ages 12 and up. BOOK HERE See more details Open Lapidary Workshop Open Lapidary Workshop May 15, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Silver Threads Service, 286 Hampton Rd, Saanich, BC V8Z 1H1, Canada See more details • •	16 Silversmith Drop in Workshop - Langford - 2-5 Silversmith Drop in Workshop - Langford - 2-5 May 16, 2025 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 108-688 Granderson Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 2R8, Canada Book a seat here $2 drop in fee when you get here. Beginners course or equivalent experience required. Bring your projects and consumables (some available in the shop for purchase). Some tools will be available to use while here. Feel free to bring your own but mark them so we know they are yours This is a not a class, so no specific teaching, but I am here to supervise and offer advice. If no one is signed up and no one comes in by 6:30 I will close the shop early to avoid unnecessary cost to the club. For a calendar to see all current offerings for Silversmith Courses or workshop Look Here See more details •	17 Open Lapidary Workshop Open Lapidary Workshop May 17, 2025 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Silver Threads Service, 286 Hampton Rd, Saanich, BC V8Z 1H1, Canada See more details Silversmith Advanced Reticulation and Fusing (basics required)- May 17/18 11:00-5:00 Silversmith Advanced Reticulation and Fusing (basics required)- May 17/18 11:00-5:00 May 17, 2025 11:00 am - 5:00 pm 108-688 Granderson Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 2R8, Canada Sign up here Basics class is $125 - Payment to be made via e-transfer to treasurer@vlms.ca (password Silversmith), by cheque or cash on or before the first day. Must commit to all sessions. Advanced classes are individually priced and payment is required online to sign up. For a calendar to see all current offerings for Classes offered at West Coast Creative Studio, or Workshop drop ins click the links. See more details • •	18 Silversmith Advanced Reticulation and Fusing (basics required)- May 17/18 11:00-5:00 Silversmith Advanced Reticulation and Fusing (basics required)- May 17/18 11:00-5:00 May 18, 2025 11:00 am - 5:00 pm 108-688 Granderson Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 2R8, Canada Sign up here Basics class is $125 - Payment to be made via e-transfer to treasurer@vlms.ca (password Silversmith), by cheque or cash on or before the first day. Must commit to all sessions. Advanced classes are individually priced and payment is required online to sign up. For a calendar to see all current offerings for Classes offered at West Coast Creative Studio, or Workshop drop ins click the links. See more details •
19 Silversmith Basics Course - Langford - May 5, 12 and 19 Silversmith Basics Course - Langford - May 5, 12 and 19 May 19, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm 108-688 Granderson Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 2R8, Canada Sign up here Basics class is $125 - Payment to be made via e-transfer to treasurer@vlms.ca (password Silversmith), by cheque or cash on or before the first day. Must commit to all sessions. Advanced classes are individually priced and payment is required online to sign up. For a calendar to see all current offerings for Classes offered at West Coast Creative Studio, or Workshop drop ins click the links. See more details •	20 Flatware Jewellery Flatware Jewellery May 20, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 108-688 Granderson Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 2R8, Canada Sign up here Basics class is $125 - Payment to be made via e-transfer to treasurer@vlms.ca (password Silversmith), by cheque or cash on or before the first day. Must commit to all sessions. Advanced classes are individually priced and payment is required online to sign up. For a calendar to see all current offerings for Classes offered at West Coast Creative Studio, or Workshop drop ins click the links. See more details •	21 Silversmith Drop in Workshop - Langford - 6-9 Silversmith Drop in Workshop - Langford - 6-9 May 21, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 108-688 Granderson Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 2R8, Canada Book a seat here $2 drop in fee when you get here. Beginners course or equivalent experience required. Bring your projects and consumables (some available in the shop for purchase). Some tools will be available to use while here. Feel free to bring your own but mark them so we know they are yours This is a not a class, so no specific teaching, but I am here to supervise and offer advice. If no one is signed up and no one comes in by 6:30 I will close the shop early to avoid unnecessary cost to the club. For a calendar to see all current offerings for Silversmith Courses or workshop Look Here See more details •	22 Gettin' Crafty - Stretchy Bracelets with Stone Beads Gettin' Crafty - Stretchy Bracelets with Stone Beads May 22, 2025 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm West Coast Creative Spirits Studio Stretchy Bracelet Class - beginner 1 hour @ CA$26.25 In this class we will have one hour to create a bracelet using a variety of semi-precious bead options and stretchy elastic cording. Spaces are limited, ages 10 and up. BOOK HERE See more details Open Lapidary Workshop Open Lapidary Workshop May 22, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Silver Threads Service, 286 Hampton Rd, Saanich, BC V8Z 1H1, Canada See more details • •	23 Silversmith Drop in Workshop - Langford - 2-5 Silversmith Drop in Workshop - Langford - 2-5 May 23, 2025 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 108-688 Granderson Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 2R8, Canada Book a seat here $2 drop in fee when you get here. Beginners course or equivalent experience required. Bring your projects and consumables (some available in the shop for purchase). Some tools will be available to use while here. Feel free to bring your own but mark them so we know they are yours This is a not a class, so no specific teaching, but I am here to supervise and offer advice. If no one is signed up and no one comes in by 6:30 I will close the shop early to avoid unnecessary cost to the club. For a calendar to see all current offerings for Silversmith Courses or workshop Look Here See more details •	24 Open Lapidary Workshop Open Lapidary Workshop May 24, 2025 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Silver Threads Service, 286 Hampton Rd, Saanich, BC V8Z 1H1, Canada See more details •	25 Field Trip: destination to be announced Field Trip: destination to be announced May 25, 2025 Details to be announced See more details •
26 Board of Director's Meeting Board of Director's Meeting May 26, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Silver Threads Service, 286 Hampton Rd, Victoria, BC V8Z 1H1, Canada See more details •	27 Flatware Jewellery Flatware Jewellery May 27, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 108-688 Granderson Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 2R8, Canada Sign up here Basics class is $125 - Payment to be made via e-transfer to treasurer@vlms.ca (password Silversmith), by cheque or cash on or before the first day. Must commit to all sessions. Advanced classes are individually priced and payment is required online to sign up. For a calendar to see all current offerings for Classes offered at West Coast Creative Studio, or Workshop drop ins click the links. See more details •	28 Silversmith Drop in Workshop - Langford - 6-9 Silversmith Drop in Workshop - Langford - 6-9 May 28, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 108-688 Granderson Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 2R8, Canada Book a seat here $2 drop in fee when you get here. Beginners course or equivalent experience required. Bring your projects and consumables (some available in the shop for purchase). Some tools will be available to use while here. Feel free to bring your own but mark them so we know they are yours This is a not a class, so no specific teaching, but I am here to supervise and offer advice. If no one is signed up and no one comes in by 6:30 I will close the shop early to avoid unnecessary cost to the club. For a calendar to see all current offerings for Silversmith Courses or workshop Look Here See more details •	29 Gettin' Crafty - Pendulums for Divination Gettin' Crafty - Pendulums for Divination May 29, 2025 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm West Coast Creative Spirits Studio Pendulums for Divination 1 hour @ CA$36.75 In this class we will have one hour to learn how to create a pendulum. We will be using a variety of beads and points to make something very unique. We will not be using pre-made pendulum bobs although they will be available as a separate purchase. BOOK HERE See more details Open Lapidary Workshop Open Lapidary Workshop May 29, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Silver Threads Service, 286 Hampton Rd, Saanich, BC V8Z 1H1, Canada See more details • •	30 Silversmith Drop in Workshop - Langford - 2-5 Silversmith Drop in Workshop - Langford - 2-5 May 30, 2025 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 108-688 Granderson Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 2R8, Canada Book a seat here $2 drop in fee when you get here. Beginners course or equivalent experience required. Bring your projects and consumables (some available in the shop for purchase). Some tools will be available to use while here. Feel free to bring your own but mark them so we know they are yours This is a not a class, so no specific teaching, but I am here to supervise and offer advice. If no one is signed up and no one comes in by 6:30 I will close the shop early to avoid unnecessary cost to the club. For a calendar to see all current offerings for Silversmith Courses or workshop Look Here See more details •	31 Open Lapidary Workshop Open Lapidary Workshop May 31, 2025 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Silver Threads Service, 286 Hampton Rd, Saanich, BC V8Z 1H1, Canada See more details Silversmith Advanced Salt and Water Casting (basics required)- May 17/18 11:00-5:00 Silversmith Advanced Salt and Water Casting (basics required)- May 17/18 11:00-5:00 May 31, 2025 11:00 am - 5:00 pm 108-688 Granderson Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 2R8, Canada Sign up here Basics class is $125 - Payment to be made via e-transfer to treasurer@vlms.ca (password Silversmith), by cheque or cash on or before the first day. Must commit to all sessions. Advanced classes are individually priced and payment is required online to sign up. For a calendar to see all current offerings for Classes offered at West Coast Creative Studio, or Workshop drop ins click the links. See more details • •

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