Mariposa Gem & Mineral Club
MGMC

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Class Location - MGMC Lapidary Shop, 4994 7th Street, downtown Mariposa,
next door to the MGMC Store, down back stairs from Sherri's Framing.

Pre-registration and Pre-Payment Required.  Members:  $5.00; Non-Members:  $10.00
Materials required for class may be brought to class or purchased at the time of class.

Only place to register/pay is at the MGMC Store, 4994 7th Street, Mariposa.  Call before you stop by as store hours vary:  209-966-4367.  Typically open M-Sat. 10:00-4:00
(dependent upon volunteer staffing).  Please note each class has limited seating; registration/payment date determines who has a seat first.

Classes fill-up rapidly, please do not hesitate if you want a specific class or a favorite instructor.

8/25/10 10:00 A.M. Wire-wrapping with Mary Foster “caging the wild cabochon.
For the wire-art class:
All tools and materials will be available at the class.

However, if students have small (4"-5") hand tools, please bring as this is what we will be using: Flat nose pliers, Round nose pliers, Chain nose
pliers and cutters.

For wire; we will be using 20 or 22 Gauge square wire, (gold-filled or
sterling silver) to wire-wrap a small cabochon or stone for a pendant.
Students may bring their own materials, wire and/or cabochon. Cost of
materials will depend on gauge/size and amount of wire required for project.

8/27/10 (Friday) 10:00 A.M. Dichroic Glass with Judi & Gary Gooch

Materials available for purchase at the class (approx. $10.00); tools available to be shared.

9/8/10 (Wednesday)  - Wire Art with Mary Foster

9/18/10 (Saturday) -  Beading with Yvonne Beattie
Beads, needle, thread & clasps will be available at the class. Cost of materials for the class will be approximately $10.00.

9/22/10 (Wednesday) - Silversmithing with Judi & Gary Gooch, & Mary Foster

9/25/10 (Saturday)  10:00 A.M. – Dichroic Glass with Judi & Gary Gooch

9/26/10 (Sunday)  Tentative, Time TBD -- Polymer Clay with Lacey Brack

10/2/10 (Saturday)  Soapstone Carving with Inez Terra

10/14/10 (Thursday) 10:00 A.M. Dichroic Glass with Judi & Gary Gooch
Materials available for purchase at the class (approx. $10.00); tools available to be shared.

10/30/10 (Saturday)  Time-TBD - Beaded Cabachon with Joy McClure


12/8/10 (Wednesday)  10:00 A.M. – Dichroic Glass with Judi & Gary Gooch

Materials available for purchase at the class (approx. $10.00); tools available to be shared.


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