Gem Capers // 2024
Turquoise
October 18 – 20 / Palmer Auditorium
The Austin Gem and Mineral Society’s annual gem and mineral show is open to the public and held at the Palmer Events Center,  Austin, Texas. The 2024 event will host over 30 vendors selling gemstones, jewelry, beads, mineral specimens, fossils, crystals and more!
2024 Dates
Friday, October 18
9am – 6pm
Saturday, October 19
9am – 6pm
Sunday, October 20
10 am – 5 pm
Turquoise
First Saturday Events
Mark your calendars and plan to attend the AGMS First Saturday Meet-Up and Network events April through July 2024! These events are open to the public for outreach and education
First Saturday events provide opportunities for Members to meet Members and to introduce nonmembers to AGMS. All current and future rockhounds are welcome and invited to participate in First Saturday events to learn about club meetings, events, activities and outings; talk with experts; learn more about our beloved hobby; exchange information, learn and share your interests.
Family-friendly, free, fun event. 9am to 1pm
6719 Burnet Lane, Austin, Texas
General Meeting 4th Thursday each month
The general public is invited to visit AGMS General Meetings in person or on ZOOM. Meetings are held at our clubhouse at 6719 Burnet Lane, Austin beginning at 7:pm on the 4th Thursday of each month. If you have a question regarding an upcoming meeting, click here.
Our monthly meetings are available via Zoom video conferencing. All are welcome to attend our meetings.
Upcoming Classes
AGMS 401: Introduction to Silversmithing
AGMS 401: Introduction to Silversmithing
Introduction to working with silver including cutting, soldering, and forming. Students will make 2 projects – rings and earrings.
AGMS 103: Making a Slab Night Light
AGMS 103: Making a Slab Night Light
Learn basic stained glass techniques to assemble a rock slab night light. Students will make at least one night light during class.
AGMS 101: Introduction to Cabbing
AGMS 101: Introduction to Cabbing
Basics on using machines in workshop safely and how to form cabochon stones.
AGMS 501: Introduction to Wire Wrapping
AGMS 501: Introduction to Wire Wrapping
Introduction to making wire-wrapped jewelry
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Austin Gem and Mineral Society
Meetings are held the 4th Thursday of the month at 6719 Burnet Lane, Austin Texas.@ 7p.m.
Join us at our annual Gem and Mineral Show: OCTOBER 18 – 20 / PALMER AUDITORIUM 900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
This year's theme is turquoise!
The Austin Gem and Mineral Society’s annual gem and mineral show is open to the public and held at the Palmer Events Center, Austin, Texas. The 2024 event will host over 30 vendors selling gemstones, jewelry, beads, mineral specimens, fossils, crystals and more!
AGMS will have youth programs, silent auction and a wide variety of gem and mineral displays on view at the event. Tickets are available at the door.
2024 DATES
Friday, October 18
9am – 6pm
Saturday, October 19
9am – 6pm
Sunday, October 20
10am – 5pm
Tickets:
$8 Adults
$2 Junior (13-19 yrs) Children under 12 free
$7 Military (active/retired)
$7 Senior (60+)
For more information go to:
www.agms-tx.org/gem-capers/
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Beat the heat and join us INSIDE the clubhouse for this year's last First Saturday event September 7 from 9 to 1. Activities include member sales of gems minerals jewelry and other rock related items, youth activities as well as club information.
We'd love to see you Saturday at our clubhouse from 9 to 1. This is a family friendly free event open to the public.
AGMS-TX.ORG
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Can't wait!
Join us INSIDE the clubhouse for our August First Saturday event August 3rd. This month is our annual Auction beginning at 1:00pm -- Doors open at 10:00am for previewing items to be auctioned.
Hundreds of items to choose from! Everything from rough stones to finished jewelry with everything in between!
The Bidding starts at 1:00 pm and goes until about 3:00 pm. FREE Admission.
Open to the public - you do not have to be a member to participate.
Austin Gem and Mineral Society
6719 Burnet Lane
Austin, TX 78757
Phone: (512) 458-9546
info@agms-tx.org
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10 PM?
AGMS Calendar
Board Meetings:
First Tuesday, 7:00 PM, Jan – Nov.
No meeting in Dec. Nov meeting is budget planning for 2025.
Club Meetings (Open to the Public):
4th Thursdays, 7:00 PM, Jan – Oct.
Nov date is 11/14 due to Thanksgiving.
Dec meeting is Annual Dinner on 12/12/2024.
Open Workshop:
Every Wednesday, 6pm – 8:30pm.
3rd Saturday 10 am – 2 pm (times subject to change) (Closed 10/19/24 for Gem Capers)
Min SIG:
2nd Tuesdays, 7-9 pm.
Lap SIG:
3rd Thursdays, 7-9pm.
Show Committee:
2nd Thursdays, 7-9pm.
Show dates: Oct 18-20, 2024. Packing and setup Thursday preceding show.
Paleo Club
3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 PM.
First Saturday
April – Sept.
August reserved for AGMS Annual Auction. Setup Friday evening.
Gem & Mineral News
- Trinitite, Oppenheimer & the Trinity Siteby Admin (Blog | Rock & Gem Magazine) on October 12, 2024 at 10:00 am
- Poppy Jasper from Morgan Hill, CAby Admin (Blog | Rock & Gem Magazine) on October 5, 2024 at 10:00 am
- Desert Rose: Meet Tunisia’s Rock Rosesby Admin (Blog | Rock & Gem Magazine) on October 4, 2024 at 10:00 am
- Rhodochrosite: Argentina’s Inca Roseby Admin (Blog | Rock & Gem Magazine) on October 2, 2024 at 10:00 am
- Amethyst Field Guideby Admin (Blog | Rock & Gem Magazine) on September 28, 2024 at 10:00 am
Upcoming Gem & Mineral Shows
Congratulations to the 2024 Officers and Board Members
Officers: |
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| President: | John Connors |
| VP1: | Michael Egger |
| VP2: | Mark Barber |
| Secretary: | Jan Ozias |
| Treasurer: | James Mercier |
Directors: |
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| Jeff Greinert | Â |
| Earnest Carter | Â |
| James Michener | Â |
| Michael Burns | Â |
| Marilyn Gilbreath | Â |
| James (Jim) Koen | Â |
LEADS for Standing Committees & Special Interest Groups
| Building: | Michael Egger |
| Bylaws & Operating Procedures: | Jan Ozias |
| Community Outreach: | Doretta Conrad |
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Curator:
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Barbara Liebman |
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Education:
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John Connors |
| Field Trips: | Ron Carman |
| Gem Capers: | Laird Fowler |
| Historian: | Vacant |
| Hospitality: | Ginger Batson |
| Liaison with Regional (SCFMS) and National (AFMS) Federations: | RonCarman |
| Library: | Laird Fowler |
| Membership: | Jim Koen |
| MinSIG: | Laird Fowler |
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LapSIG:
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Ron Patillo |
| Programs: | Mark Barber |
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Webmaster:
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James Michener |
| Workshop: | Gef Fisher |
| Youth Programs: | Lorraine Chammah |
The Austin Gem and Mineral Society welcomes you to join us!
Membership Benefits
- Connection and networking with other rock hounds, mineral collectors, geological experts, jewelry artists, gem and mineral professionals and experts, gem and mineral vendors, educators, and a plethora of rock related subject matter experts in a wide variety of gem and mineral related topics.
- General club meetings offer speakers and presentations on a wide variety of gem and mineral topics.
- Access to our website membership portal includes access to member blogs, member specific announcements, posts on member boards, SIG meetings/topics and online discussions (Special Interest Groups: Min Sig, Paleo SIG, Silversmithing SIG, Jewelry SIG, Lapidary Sig, Faceting SIG)
- Access to clubhouse resources includes: large meeting room, lapidary/cabbing workshop, faceting workshop, slab shack saws, extensive resource library, and display exhibits of gems and minerals
- Annual events and activities include: Gem Capers (annual gem and mineral show held at the Austin Palmer Event Center), Swap Meet, Club Auction, Holiday Party
- Classes: Cabbing, Faceting, Silversmithing, Slab Saw, other classes are offered as needs and instructors are identified
- Field trips and rock hunts for members only
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Federation and Club Resources
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Federation of Mineral Societies
The Austin Gem and Mineral Society is part of SCFMS (The South Central Federation of Mineral Societies). SCFMS is one of seven different regional federations in the US that are members of the AFMS (American Federation of Mineralogical Societies).
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