Friday, May 18, 2012

Benefits of Membership

The classes, workshops and field trips offered by Cobb County Gem and Mineral Society (CCGMS) are open to members of the society. Join us for $20 a year for a family membership and an email newsletter.  Membership with newsletters sent via U.S. mail is $30 annually. Non-members are invited to attend a meeting without charge to see if CCGMS is for you.  Click here for full membership information.

Next Meeting

The June 23rd meeting will be our annual picnic at the Tellus Science Museum outdoor pavilion at 11:30 am.  Please bring a dish to share and an item for the auction.  Directions on the Tellus Museum website.

Next 1st Tues. Workshop

Mary Sproat will teach how to make a wire wrapped ring with beads in two styles.  The rings are adjustable. Such a nice project with a small amount of wire!  There is no charge for this workshop at the Cobb-l Shop on Tuesday, June 5, from 7 to 9 p.m.


Club Calendar

Open Workshop time is on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7-9 pm.  Intro to Cabbing class  is required before you can participate in an Open Workshop (work on cabbing machines under a Foreman's Supervision).   Click here to view this month's scheduled events.

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Who We Are

Cobb County Gem and Mineral SocietyCobb County Gem and Mineral Society (CCGMS) is a group of people with a common interest in rocks and minerals who formed a non-profit organization located in Marietta, Georgia. We are dedicated to the studying and collecting of rocks, minerals, gemstones, and fossils and the practice of lapidary arts.

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Colored Gem Class

Colored Gem Class, Wednesdays, May 23 - June 13, 7-9pm

Our president, Kim Cochran, will teach about colored gem identification.  What are the five C's?  How do you use instruments to identify gems?  What difference does it make if a gem is treated?   What do you call the special sparkle in this gem?  How are gem prices determined?  Class fee is $20, which includes use of instruments, and materials. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to register.  You must be a member to register.  Membership information.

Intro to Faceting

FacetingRoy Meade will be teaching a 6-week faceting class that begins on June 27th on Wednesday nights at the Cobb-L Shop.

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Intro to Copper Metal Clay

Copper Donut bail with scratch foam textureCreate a pendant, earrings, or jewelry elements from copper metal clay (COPPRclay). 

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Wire Wrapped Ring with Beads Workshop

Wire wrapped ring with beadsMary Sproat will teach how to make a wire wrapped ring with beads in two styles.  The rings are adjustable. Such a nice project with a small amount of wire!  There is no charge for this workshop at the Cobb-l Shop on Tuesday, June 5, from 7 to 9 p.m.



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Workshop is closed during August

The Cobb-L-Shop will be closed for the month of August.  There will be no 1st Tuesday workshop, no open workshops, no cabbing classes and no new scheduled classes during August.  Our foremen and teachers need some time off.

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May 20 - Part I - Intro to Copper Clay with Ruth Rainey.  More...

June 2 - Part II - Intro to Copper Clay with Ruth Rainey.  More...

June 5- 1st Tuesday Workshop - Wire wrapped ring with beads.  More...

June 23 Meeting - CCGMS Annual Picnic 11:30 am at Tellus Museum outdoor pavilion in Cartersville.

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Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society

Cobb County  Gem & Mineral Society

P.O. Box 680812
Marietta, GA  30068-0014

Membership in Cobb County Gem and Mineral Association is open to anyone interested in studying and collecting rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils and the practice of lapidary arts.

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