OPAL by HOUSE of TIBARA, Inc.
Presents
7^th ANNUAL TUCSON
ALL-DAY WORKSHOPS
OPAL CUTTING and ART CLAY SILVER

Thursday February 2 — Friday February 10, 2006
Holiday Inn Holidome in the Las Palmas Room

Sponsors, OPAL by HOUSE of TIBARA inc., The American Opal Society, Art Clay World USA, G & L W (show sponsor), LASCO (diamond bur products), Pfingst Tool & Equipment Co., Mountain Mist (dental and gem carving products), are working together to bring you the World Class OPAL and ART CLAY SILVER WORKSHOPS in Tucson. We present the latest industry information about choosing, cutting, polishing, setting and marketing OPAL.	These all-day workshops give participants hands-on experience in cutting, carving & polishing opal and skills in the use of Art Clay Silver. You will get authoritative, experienced, no-nonsense, in-depth information, skills, and individual professional instruction in a relaxed small group. Seminar Registration Form DEADLINE: January 15, 2006, to insure appropriate supplies and equipment
ALL-DAY WORKSHOPS Art Clay Silver Level I Certification FEBRUARY 2, 3, 4 9:00a to 4:30p Presentor • Barbara Thomas, Pres. House of Tibara, Inc., Senior Art Clay Instructor Co-sponsors: House of Tibara, Art Clay World USA, Pfingst, Lasco, Mountain Mist, G & LW Goals: YOU WILL Complete 12 projects in 3 days. Develop appropriate technique & skills in order to be an effective certified Art Clay Silver instructor. Certify, allowing you to teach introductory and specialty Art Clay classes and qualify for professional company privileges. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: Limited to 8 participants, deadline January 20.Seven and a half hours of class time with a short lunch. Cost: Workshop includes individualized, professional instruction, all art clay materials, Art Clay book and the Tibara Opal Book — $500.00
Bezel Setting in Art Clay Silver FEBRUARY 5 9:00a to 4:00p Presentor • Kristy Walden, Master Art Clay Instructor Co -sponsors: House of Tibara, Art Clay World USA, Pfingst, Lasco, Mountain Mist, G & LW Goals: YOU WILL Explore several methods of bezel setting faceted and bezel capping rough cut or semi polished stones. Two pieces will be successfully completed in the workshop. Intermediate level of metal clay skills required. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: Limited to 12 participants, deadline January 20.Seven and a half hours of class time. Lunch included. Stones available for purchase. Cost: Workshop includes individualized, professional instruction, all art clay materials — $275.00
Bezel Setting in Art Clay Silver FEBRUARY 6 9:00a to 4:00p Presentor • Kristy Walden, Master Art Clay Instructor Co -sponsors: House of Tibara, Art Clay World USA, Pfingst, Lasco, Mountain Mist, G & LW Goals: YOU WILL Explore several methods of bezel setting faceted and bezel capping rough cut or semi polished stones. Two pieces will be successfully completed in the workshop. Intermediate level of metal clay skills required. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: Limited to 12 participants, deadline January 20.Seven and a half hours of class time. Lunch included. Stones available for purchase. Cost: Workshop includes individualized, professional instruction, all art clay materials — $275.00
Basic & Intermediate Opal Cutting and Finishing FEBRUARY 7 9:00a to 4:30p Presentors • Tim Thomas, House of Tibara, Inc., Opal cutter since 1976, Keith Olivas, Tibara associate Opal cutter since 1977. Co -sponsors: Ameritool Lapidary Equipment, Lasco, Mountain Mist, Pfingst, G & LW Goals: YOU WILL Finish a stone face or know why you didn't. Learn to make cutting plans for opal. Learn and practice basic cabbing techniques. Identify Opal types and classifications. Be introduced to tough cutting, sculpting, and polishing challenges. Explore, as time allows, valuation, selection of opal rough and options for making more money with opal. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: Limited to 8 participants, deadline January 15.Seven and a half hours of class time with a short lunch. Cost: Workshop includes *TOC – Tibara Opal Cutting Kit,** individualized, professional instruction, the Tibara Opal Book and selected Option 1, 2 or 3 below: Option 1: Workshop includes purchase of 6 inch Ameritool grinder and TOC* Kit —$899.00. Option 2: Workshop includes purchase of 8 inch Ameritool grinder and TOC* Kit —$999.00. Option 3: BYOE — Bring Your Own Equipment —$300.00 *TOC–Tibara Opal Cutting Kit: 5 rubber backing pads, 3000 & 8000 diamond mesh sanding disc, leather polishing pad, 5^th lap, special polish, 3M feathering adhesive, W&D sanding paper, dop supplies, eposy, $100 of Tibara Opal for workshop use.
Carving Opal — An Advanced Opal Cutting Technique FEBRUARY 8 9:00a to 4:30p Presentors • Barbara Thomas, Pres. House of Tibara, Inc., Opal carver since 1982, Keith Olivas, Tibara associate Opal cutter since 1977, Tom Hay, Mountain Mist owner, expert polisher Co -sponsors: Lasco, Mountain Mist, Pfingst, G & LW Goals: YOU WILL CARVE & FINISH A STONE FACE OR KNOW WHY YOU DIDN'T. Make cutting and sculpting plans. Learn basic carving techniques, use of equipment & secrets of success. Learn Opal types for carving and sculpting. Be introduced to tough cutting, sculpting, and polishing challenges. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: Limited to 8 participants, deadline January 15. Seven and a half hours of class time with a short lunch or bring your own lunch. Cost: Workshop includes a piece of opal selected specifically for carving, diamond burr kit, Mountain Mist polishing kit,Tibara Opal Book and individualized, professional instruction and selected Option below Option 1 — purchase of motor, foot control, flex shaft, hand piece —$510.00. Option 2 — rental of the above items —$370.00.
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