Calgary Faceters Guild
Calgary Alberta
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Calgary Faceters Guild Calgary Alberta |
About our Guild:
Faceting is the art and technique of gem cutting. It involves the use of special equipment and materials, as well as decision making. The faceter must decide on an appropriate facet design for a gemstone, and also determine what rough material to use. This hobby allows for the development of skills and application of new techniques. Faceting can be a rewarding and fun hobby enjoyed by almost anyone.The purpose of the Calgary Faceters Guild (CFG) is to promote and support the development of faceting and related activities, and to aid in the education of its members.
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Workshops:
The Calgary Faceters Guild is hosting workshops on Sat. Sept. 25, 2010 and Sat. Apr. 30, 2011 from 9:00 – 16:00. Workshops are combined with Crafty Saturday hosted by CRLC. There will be more workshops scheduled depending on the member’s interest.
.The workshop will be held at the Spruce Cliff Community Association hall at 908 Poplar Rd., SW, Calgary , AB. Included in the workshop will be lessons and demonstrations on faceting gemstones using faceting machines and hand held devices.Workshops demonstrating doping and transferring of stones,and discussions on gem identification will also beheld. There will also be workshops on other topics related to faceting and jewelry making. You are welcome to bring your own machine, or use one of our members machines,several will be available. A sale of faceting rough and other items is planned, as well as a silent auctionof various articles. Anyone interested in Faceting is welcome to participate, whether you belong to a club or not. Further information will be sent to your clubs in the New Year. For information, contact Dave Biro, Ph. 403 885 4653, E mail dbiroret@telus.net, or Darek Nowicki, e-mail darekn@shaw.ca or Janusz Meier, e-mail jjmeier@shaw.ca
Membership:
Candidates for membership require sponsorship by a current member, submission of an application with an initiation fee of $10.00 and a majority vote of current members in attendance at a monthly meeting. The annual membership fee of $25.00 is due in September.
Our guild is a member of the Alberta Federation of Rock Clubs and the Gem & Mineral Federation of Canada.
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