Faceting Gemstones
Our NMFG members supported AGMC’s annual TotE show again in 2025. The show was popular as always and another great success. NMFG members were present for the entire show. During the entire show, NMFG members demonstrated faceting and answered questions from visitors. Below are a few photos from the show.
NMFG MEMBERS,
The next NMFG faceting workshop will be Sunday, 30 March 2025, at the Placitas Community Library, 453 Hwy 165, Placitas 87043, with set up starting at 8:30am 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 by Thursday, March 27th so we can do the necessary planning. This is an opportunity to pay your 2025 dues.
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, call George. Please call or email George to RSVP.
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NMFG Member Meeting PLEASE NOTE NEW START TIME
11 March at 6:00 to 8:00PM, at the Baca Center
NMFG Members,
We are planning a show-tell of your latest Master Gems. Andy will present a slideshow on his shopping trip to Tucson. There will be several door prizes for the lucky members.
PLEASE RSVP to George. It is helpful to know how many members are coming.
Same meeting location:
North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center
7521 Carmel NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
http://www.cabq.gov/seniors/senior-multigenerational-centers/north-domingo-baca-multigenerational-center
There were 11 busy faceters at the workshop in February. We had a few new faces which is always great to see. There were door prizes for everyone present, snacks, and lunch. Our next workshop will be March 30. Below are some pictures from the event.
The next NMFG faceting workshop will be Sunday, 23 February 2025, at the Placitas Community Library, 453 Hwy 165, Placitas 87043, from 8:30 AM for set up, then 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 by Thursday, February 20th so we can do the necessary planning. This is an opportunity to pay your 2025 dues.
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 MAX. of 3 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.
RSVP to George by phone or email.
Google Link:
The next NMFG faceting workshop will be Sunday, 19 January 2025, at the Placitas Community Library, 453 Hwy 165, Placitas 87043, starting at 8:30 for set up and running 9 AM to 3 PM for the 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 Thursday, January 16 so we can do the necessary planning. This is an opportunity to pay your 2025 dues.
Very important: If you do not have a machine and want to come to the workshop you must let George 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.
RSVP by calling or emailing George, and call George if you have any questions.
Google Link:
NMFG Member Meeting PLEASE NOTE NEW START TIME
JANUARY at 6:00 to 8:00PM, at the Baca Center
NMFG Members,
We are planning a show-tell of your latest Master Gems. Andy will present a program TBA. There will be several door prizes for the lucky members.
PLEASE RSVP to George as it would be helpful to know how many members are coming.
Location: North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center
7521 Carmel NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
http://www.cabq.gov/seniors/senior-multigenerational-centers/north-domingo-baca-multigenerational-center
Our NMFG Member Christmas party is 14 December,5:30 to 10;00pm at El Patron Restaurant & Cantina, 10551 Montgomery Blvd NE, Albuquerque. If you plan to attend please call or email George by December 7.
We had 11 dedicated faceters at our October workshop. Lots of great work was accomplished and everyone received a door prize as well. There was rough for sale at super reduced prices that many of the group took advantage of. Finally, Andy had a couple of handouts for us. One handout was a Portuguese design and the other a set of links to videos covering a variety of topics. We’d like to thank our instructors – George, Andy, and Carsten – who do so much to make our time productive during the workshops.
Our last regular meeting of 2024 will be on Tuesday, November 12. The meeting will start at 6:30pm and end promptly at 8:00pm. Nancy Attaway will have a presentation on the repairing of damaged gemstones. You do not want to miss this presentation. How in the world do you find the correct angle and index number to even get to the facet, to work on? We will also have a show and tell of your latest Master Gems. There will be several door prizes for the lucky members even if you don’t need anything, it will add to the other things you have that you do not need.
PLEASE RSVP to George so we will know how many members are coming.
The meeting will be held at our usual location –
North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center
7521 Carmel NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
Please see the Welcome Page for directions.