Upcoming Workshop on Sept 28

NMFG  members,

The next NMFG faceting workshop will be Sunday, 28 Sept 2025, at the Placitas Community Library, 453 Hwy 165, Placitas 87043, with set up starting at 8:30 and the workshop running from 9 AM to 3 PM.  We’ll follow the usual format of spending most of the time at your machines.  Instructors will be available to assist anyone needing help.  The cost is $15.00 per person to cover the cost of materials, lunch, and part of the cost for the use of the library. Please RSVP ONLY IF YOU ARE COMING by Thursday, 25 Sept so we can do the necessary planning. 

Very important:  If you do not have a machine and want to come to the workshop you must let me know ASAP because there are only two available faceting machines, and instructors are limited.

Parking is in the gravel lot to the West side of the building.  You will enter the meeting room from the parking lot. You will be able to dump the wastewater in the dirt past the North end of the parking lot. There is a kitchen type setup where you will be able to get water.

Directions to the Placitas Community Library:  Go North on I-25 to exit 242.  Exit and go East 4.3 miles and you will see a Green and White sign pointing to the library.

If you have questions, please email or call George. Please email George if you are planning to attend.

NMFG Aug Workshop

The August 24th workshop was another great work and learning opportunity for 13 faceters. Jim gave us a quick demo of his approach for transferring a stone from dop to another. Also, everyone received at least one door prize and there were many for sale items as well. One person completed a gem between the last workshop and this workshop. His beautiful work is shown below in the photos. I also decided to take pictures of some of our work in progress – see photos below. Finally, our President, George, made a video of the room while we were working; click here to view the video. Thanks to all who attended and our instructors who help guide us along.

 

NMFG Member Meeting on Sept 15 – Note the date!

The date for the September member meeting has been changed.  The meeting is now 15 SEPT at 6:00 to 8:00PM, at the Baca Center.

We are planning a show-tell of your latest Master Gems. If your Gems are a special cut, please bring a copy of the diagram. There will be several door prizes for the lucky members.

PLEASE RSVP to George, by email or phone call, as it would be helpful to know how many members are coming.

North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center

7521 Carmel NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113

http://www.cabq.gov/seniors/senior-multigenerational-centers/north-domingo-baca-multigenerational-center