The June 2019 Newsletter is now available to USFG members. We are always looking for comments and contribution. Contact our newsletter editor at editor@usfacetersguild.org.
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March 2019 Newsletter
The March 2019 USFG Newsletter is now available to USFG members.
Come to Franklin Faceters Frolic 12!
The Franklin Facters Frolic 12 (FFF12) dates this year are July 26, 27 and 28. Hours are Friday and Saturday 9 am to 7 pm, Sun day 10 am to 4 pm. Openings for vendors and Speakers are still available. Contact me if interested. As of now: Vendors John E’ Garsow Gems and Minerals Lightning […]
Material Update for 2019 Grand Master Competition
Due to an error, the .gem and .pdf for the 2019 Grand Master stone lists the wrong material. The correct required material is Topaz, not CZ. We apologize for the error and are in the process of correcting the diagrams. The error has now been corrected.
Tucson Faceters Frolic Schedule Changes
Unfortunately, two of our scheduled speakers, Lisa Elser and Justin Prim have been forced to cancel their talks. The schedule has been updated. https://usfacetersguild.org/2019-tucson-faceters-frolic-schedule/
Still room in the GemCad classes!
The Tucson Faceters Frolic is almost upon us and there is still room in the Gem Cad classes. The classes start on Friday February 8. Beginning Gem Cad starts at 9 am, Intermediate Gem Cad starts at noon and advanced Gem Cad starts at 3 pm. Each class is taught by Robert Strickland, its creator, […]
2019 Tucson Faceters Frolic Schedule
The 2019 Tucson Faceters Frolic is at The Old Pueblo Lapidary Club 3118 North Dale Avenue Tucson, AZ 85712 The three days of speakers is free of charge. The Gem Buying Tour, the Faceting Class and the Gem Cad Classes are available for a fee and they each have a limited number of spaces available. […]
December 2018 Newsletter Posted
The December newsletter is now on line for download by USFG members.
2019 Tucson Faceters Frolic
Please download the detailed description here: 2019 Tucson Faceters Frolic
September 2018 Newsletter Posted
The September 2018 edition of the USFG newsletter is available to USFG members. If you would like to contribute an article for the next newsletter, contact Dan Lynch at editor@usfacetersguild.org