Author: Christopher Wilcox

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 three available faceting machines, but 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.

At our first meeting of 2024 on Jan 9, member Paul Hlava gave a wonderful presentation on Gemstone Synthesis. Also included in his talk was a fun quiz. See how well you do!

To view the presentation click here to view the PDF.

The next NMFG faceting workshop will be Sunday, February 26^th at the Placitas Community Library, 453 Hwy 165, Placitas 87043, from 8:30 set up to 9 AM to 3 PM, workshop.  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 no later than Monday, February  20^th so we can do the necessary planning and know how many tables to set up.

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 a few available faceting machines, and we may be short of instructors.

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.

NMFG Members, we are planning a show-tell and a program presented by Jan Vincent, her presentation will focus on the Yugo Sapphires.  This presentation is a must for sapphires lovers and is only part one.  If Jan is available in March, her part two program will be on the other Montana Sapphire.

Should you have any Sapphires, in the rough or cut, please bring them for the show and tell. Also not do forget the Gems you have cut since the last meeting and want to show and tell their story.

IF YOU CAN PLEASE RSVP so we will know how many members are coming

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

The NMFG holiday party was a fantastic success and after 2 years of not holding one, it was a great experience to get everyone together. Great food, great company, and drinks of a refreshing nature were had by all! Happy holidays, everyone! All are welcome to join next year!

NMFG Members,

The November membership meeting will be at the North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center at 6:30 PM on the 8^th of November (after you voted). We are planning a show-tell so do not forget the Gems you have cut since the last meeting and want to show and tell their story.  We also have a program by Andy-Andy on the Pueblo Park Champ Ground Field Trip and the Labradorite found.

There will be a business meeting to plan our 2023 schedule for the Membership Meetings, Workshops, Demonstration at the Treasure of the Earth Rock Show, and Christmas Party.  You may want to bring your calendar.

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

The next NMFG faceting workshop will be Sunday, October 16th at the Placitas Community Library, 453 Hwy 165, Placitas 87043, from 8:30 set up to 9 AM to 3 PM, workshop.  We’ll follow the usual format of spending most of the time at your machines plus a short presentation by Ernie with handouts in the middle of the morning.  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 no later than Monday, October 10th, 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 a few available faceting machines, and we may be short of instructors.

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.

The next NMFG faceting workshop will be Sunday, August 21st at the Placitas Community Library, 453 Hwy 165, Placitas 87043, from 8:30 set up to 9 AM to 3 PM, workshop.  We’ll follow the usual format of spending most of the time at your machines plus a short presentation by Ernie with handouts in the middle of the morning.  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 no later than Monday, August 15th, 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 a few available machines and we may be short of instructors.

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.

The Treasures of the Earth Gem & Mineral Show was a wonderful success! For those of you who came to visit our booth, thank you, and it was wonderful seeing you! The NM Facetors Guild donated several items to the silent auction and nearly all were bid on! We look forward to the next show and seeing you all again!

The New Mexico Facetors Guild will have faceting demonstrations and examples of gems faceted by guild members. Please stop by!