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MEMBER WORKSHOPS

CABOCHONS 
Learn to cut, grind and polish stones for belt buckles, necklaces, pins, rings and bolo ties. Instructions and equipment furnished at no charge to members. You supply your own stones.  
Monday and Wednesday Evenings from 7:00 - 9:00 PM     Wednesday (only) 2:30 to 4:30
Tuesday and Thursday Mornings from 10:00 - Noon.

 

CARVING
Learn how to carve with hand or power tools.  Learn the making of interesting art pieces from different types of stone. Personal instructions furnished at no charge to members. You supply stone and tools.
Dates and Times to be determined as interest is shown.

SILVERSMITHING... 
Learn Silversmithing; designing, soldering, and putting together your own necklaces, rings, pins, bolo mounts, set stones of your choice. Instructions and use of equipment are free, you furnish material to be worked. 
Wednesday Evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.

FACETING...  
Learn to facet Gemstones for pendants and rings. We have experienced instructors and equipment. You supply the gemstones.  
Tuesday Evenings from 6:30 to 9:00 PM.

BEADING...  Let your imagination run wild as you learn to create your own unique jewelry, using all kinds of beads, polished rocks and precious stones. We supply starting materials and excellent instruction to get you underway. You supply your own tools. 
MondayEvenings from 6:30 - 9:00PM.

 

DICHROIC GLASS
Learn to make your own unique objects de Art, pendants, bracelets, hair clips and more. Creativity is limited only by your imagination. We will supply start up materials and kilns. You provide your own tools.
Dates and times to be determined as interest is shown.

WIRE WRAPPING
Learn to create your own pendants and rings with this unique style of handcrafted jewelry. We have experienced instructors and equipment. You supply the material.
Dates and times to be determined as interest is shown.

LOST WAX CASTING
Learn how to create rings and other pieces by way of casting your creations from wax models.  . A complete set of necessary tools are available to members at a nominal cost, Personal instructions and guidance furnished at no charge to members. 

 

Fresno Gem & Mineral Society
340 West Olive Avenue - Fresno, CA - 93728
559-486-7280   ~   info@fgms.us