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From the earliest times, objects made of silver were used to demonstrate power and wealth. The precious metal was fashioned into jewelry, parade armor, ritual vessels and elaborate tableware. Works of art in silver were commissioned not only by rulers but also by wealthy individuals who wished to imitate the splendor and richness of the royal court. The art of silvercraft was introduced to the Indians of the Southwest by the Spanish explorers. Each of the distinctive Hopi, Zuni and Navajo silversmiths developed a style unique to themselves. TOY-KI SILVERCRAFT The Toy-Ki Silvercraft Club was one of the first craft clubs chartered in Sun City West in 1979 and has grown to its present membership of about 450. Toy-Ki offers its members an opportunity to develop their skills in the art of silversmithing. - Classes for the following methods of Silvercraft are available to members:
- A. Basic Silvercraft - flat and wire silver fashioned in various types of jewelry.
- B. Lost Wax - Silver jewelry formed from wax molds
- C. Channel work - various types of stones inlaid in silver
- D. Wire wrapping - Unique jewelry fashioned from silver wire
- E. In addition to the above work with sterling silver, instructions in using copper, and gold-fill are available to members
Further information can be obtained at the Club Rooms at R. H. Johnson Rec Center. Phone 623 584-8153 | ACTIVITY | WEEKDAY & TIME | LOCATION | CONTACT PERSON | | Club Room Open
584-8153 | M-F 8:00 am-3:00 pm | Silvercraft
Johnson Rec Center | Pres. - Bill Smith
623-214-5320 | | General Meeting | 3rd Thur. 9:00-10:00 am
(Sep-May) | Lecture Hall
Johnson Rec Center | Vice Pres. - Kay Simmons | SILVERCRAFT
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