From time to time, the Roxy Ann Gem and Mineral Society offers a variety of classes to members. For more information on future classes, contact the gift shop at 541-664-6081 or email the Crater Rock Museum.
Workshop Equipment Training
Workshop rules state that successful training must be completed before using any workshop equipment. Training/demo classes are also scheduled for anyone wanting to use, or continue to use, the other equipment (indoor and outdoor) in the workshop. There is a $10 non-refundable fee for any of the equipment training classes.
Cabochon Class
A cabochon class will be held every second Saturday after the Workshop Machine Training Class. The class starts at 11:30 a.m. Please sign up in advance at the Gift Shop. Class size is 4. A non-refundable fee of $25.00 is required and must be paid when signing up for the class.
Wire Wrapping 101
Instructor: Alex MacKay – 541-321-2430
Date & Time: Monday, May. 7, 2018 – 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Mentzer Hall
Cost: $30.00 ($15 goes to Museum). No additional costs, but please bring 3 stones you will to wear as pendant.
Notes: In this class you will have a wire wrapping tutorial and learn 3 different types of basic wire wrapping.
The tools and wire will be provided for you to use during the class. The stones are not provided.
Wire Wrapping 102
Instructor: Alex MacKay – 541-321-2430
Date & Time: Monday, May. 21, 2018 – 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Mentzer Hall
Cost: $30.00 ($15 goes to Museum). No additional costs, but please bring 3 stones you will to wear as pendant. Please have one of those stones be a cabochon
Notes: In this class you will learn how to make cabochon cages, how to wrap a marble, how to incorporate drilled stones, along with other decorative techniques. This will be an introduction to using square wire.
