Mariposa Gem & Mineral Club
MGMC

2013 MGMC Open Workshop & Classes

Location of the Quarry is 4138 Ben Hur Road, Mariposa.
Ben Hur Road is south of town and across from the Mariposa Fairgrounds. 
Travel on Ben Hur Road is approximately 3 miles.  The workshop is located
at the residence of MGMC members, Charles and Donna Woods.  Please respect their privacy.

Classes for MGMC Members:  Fee is $10.00 = $5.00 to MGMC and $5.00 to instructor(s).  Please note these are separate payments and this fee does not include materials.   Materials for each class are available for sale at the class.  Please inquire about prices for materials prior to signing up for a class.  Sign-up at the MGMC store, or by contacting the instructor(s) directly.  Class sizes are limited.  Sign-up asap to reserve a seat. 

Wednesday, May 22nd:  Beaded Cup Chain Bracelet class at 10:00 A.M.
at the MGMC Quarry with Donna Woods.

Saturday, May 25th:  Dichroic Glass class at 10:00 A.M. with Judi and Gary Gooch,
this class will be at Judi and Gary’s home in Oakhurst. 

Wednesday, June 12th:  Dichroic Glass class at 10:00 A.M. with Judi and Gary Gooch,
this class will be at Judi and Gary’s home in Oakhurst.

Tuesday, July 2nd:  Bronze Clay class at 9:00 A.M. with Judi and Gary Gooch,
this class will be at Judi and Gary's home in Oakhurst.

Wednesday, July 10th:  Dichroic Glass class at 10:00 A.M. with Judi and Gary Gooch,
this class will be at Judi and Gary’s home in Oakhurst.

Tuesday, August 13th:  Dichroic Glass class at 10:00 A.M. with Judi and Gary Gooch,
this class will be at Judi and Gary’s home in Oakhurst.

Individual classes - schedules to be determined between student and instructor (e.g.,
Cabochons and Faceting).  Email inquiries to:  mgmc@sti.net

UFO (Un-Finished Objects) meets every Thursday evening at 6:30 P.M. at
Joy McClure's office in Mariposa.  Very limited seating.  RSVP via club email:
mgmc@sti.net

In addition to the above classes, certification on the equipment will be offered on Sundays
of the open workshop weekends, if prior arrangements are made with Gary Gooch. 
You must be certified prior to using the equipment on your own. 

Dichroic
Glass
Jewerly
Supplies
 
Unusual
Soapstone
 Learn the composition at
Wikipedia

Fire Mountain
Rio Grande

Black Pearl
Soapstone