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Rock Collection Sale
Mac and Fran Ellis
Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27
10am-4pm
347 Old Firetower Rd
Bastrop, TX 78602
CASH or CHECK ONLY
Rough Material, Slabs, Turquoise, Arrowheads and Spear Points (Mac knapped), Petrified Wood (some very large pieces) and Much, Much More!
Parking: There is very limited parking at the house, Please park on Old Firetower Road and walk down the driveway to the house. You will be able to drive down later to load large purchases.
Gem Capers 2025
The Austin Gem & Mineral Society (AGMS) is thrilled to celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2025, marking three-quarters of a century dedicated to the education, appreciation, and preservation of the earth sciences. To honor this milestone, the Society proudly announces its Diamond Jubilee—a radiant theme that will headline this year’s Gem Capers show, taking place October 17–19 at the Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas.
Southern Central Federation of Mineral Societies
Annual Meeting
October 18th
Palmer Events Center, Austin
Editor’s Breakfast • SCFMS Annual Meeting • Awards Dinner
Tickets On Sale
Exhibitor’s Registration Now Open
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.
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Meeting ID: 846 9807 8278
Passcode: 4XpHpR
NOTICE: Currently, we meet in-person with mask wearing as a personal option. We will continue to offer Zoom video conferencing to members and guests.
Upcoming Classes
26
Jul
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.
16
Aug
AGMS 402: Introduction to Silver Forging
AGMS 402: Introduction to Silver Forging
Introduction to forging silver using basic bench tools to form a Single Twist Cuff Bracelet.
23
Aug
AGMS 501: Introduction to Wire Wrapping
AGMS 501: Introduction to Wire Wrapping
Introduction to making wire-wrapped jewelry
30
Aug
AGMS 201: Introduction to Slab and Trim Using Saws to Cut Stones
AGMS 201: Introduction to Slab and Trim Using Saws to Cut Stones
Basics on using slab and trim saws. This is a basic introduction. Students will receive 1 year of hands-on instruction and guidance from AGMS experts at no additional charge.
13
Sep
AGMS 101: Introduction to Cabbing
AGMS 101: Introduction to Cabbing
Basics on using machines in workshop safely and how to form cabochon stones.
20
Sep
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.
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Meetings are held the 4th Thursday of the month at 6719 Burnet Lane, Austin Texas.@ 7p.m.
Make plans to join us TOMORROW for a Lapidary Workshop at AGMS HQ 10 am - 2 pm.
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AGMS Calendar
Board Meetings:
First Tuesday, 7:00 PM, Jan – Nov.
No meeting in Dec. Nov meeting is budget planning.
Club Meetings (Open to the Public):
4th Thursdays, 7:00 PM, Jan – Oct.
Open Workshop:
Every Wednesday, 6pm – 8:30pm.
3rd Saturday 10 am – 2 pm (times subject to change)
Min SIG:
2nd Tuesdays, 7-9 pm.
Lap SIG:
3rd Thursdays, 7-9pm.
Show Committee:
2nd Thursdays, 7-9pm.
Paleo Club
3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 PM.
Gem & Mineral News
- Finding Amazonite at Mineral Hill, PAby Admin (Blog | Rock & Gem Magazine) on May 1, 2025 at 2:22 pm
- Faceting Focus: Briolette Acorn Designby Admin (Blog | Rock & Gem Magazine) on April 30, 2025 at 8:03 pm
- Agate with Quartz Crystals: Cabochon Carvingby Admin (Blog | Rock & Gem Magazine) on April 23, 2025 at 10:00 am
- White Buffalo Stone: What to Cutby Admin (Blog | Rock & Gem Magazine) on April 17, 2025 at 7:41 pm
- Top 10 Orange Rocks and Gemstonesby Admin (Blog | Rock & Gem Magazine) on April 16, 2025 at 10:00 am
Congratulations to the 2025 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 | |
| Earnest Carter | |
| Rob Lee King | |
| Michael Burns | |
| Marilyn Gilbreath | |
| James (Jim) Koen | |
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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