Visions By Ron

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''Showing the world, the Beauty of the most common thing.''



Classes and Events

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

This Fall's Lapidary "Gem & Mineral Shows" Line up - October 2010

Greetings -
We have been invited to, and will be Demoing and Showing at several  "Gem and Mineral Shows".  For the month of October,  - Schedule
Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society - Oroville, CA  -  October 2 & 3, 2010
El Dorado County Mineral & Gem Society  - Placerville, CA  -  October 16 & 17, 2010
Peninsula Gem & Geology Society   -  Los Altos, CA   -  October 23 & 24, 2010
  Gilroy  @ Graceful Customs Studio, (October 29,30 & 31, 2010) Carving Class - See posting for information.
We are looking forward to the shows, and seeing all our friends.  We hope, that you would be able to attend
one or two of the Gem Shows.   Ron and I used to open up the "Rock & Gem Magazine"  find where the
"Rock and Gem Show" was that weekend.  Off, we would go - Road Trip.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

San Jose - Gem Stone Carving Class, November 2010

If you were not able to join us for the Gem Stone Carving Class in Gilroy the month of October  - We have set up another date in November 19, 20 & 21st, 2010.  The classes will be held at David Marshall's new place, in San Jose, CA.  We will be able to give it the place the proper "House Warming".
Ron will be teaching various carving techniques. 
Gemstone Carving Class Price is $200.00
Basic Student Kit price is $100.00(Plus Sales Tax),  The Kit contains 7 each Lasco Diamond Tools.  3 grms of 5 grits of Diamond Paste (14,000-3000-1200-600-325).  Also 3 each of 6 types of Silicon Wheels.  3 each of 4 types of Brushes.  3 each of 3 types of Felt Wheels, and 3 each of 3/32 Mandrels.
Total Price for the Class is $300.00 (Plus tax on kit)
to Registrar for this Class, please email: cram@visionsbyron.com or call 408/568-2015 or 408/568-2018
To hold your seat, a $50.00 deposit, Payable to "C-R.A.M. Associates"  or with Credit Card Payment through Pay Pal..

SBC Norcal: September Meeting (Gilroy,CA)

Greetings, Ron and I have been invited to demonstrate at "September MultiMedia Fun"  The Society of Glass Beadmakers Northern California, monthly meeting.  It will be held at Graceful Customs Studio in Gilroy, CA.
Saturday, September 25th, 2010 at 1:00pm.  Grace has arrange for several people to do demonstration, Ron with his Gem Stone Carving, Jelveh will be doing flamework demos, Jennifer Le will demo wire-wrapping and her husband will show lapidary techniques.  Pat , an accomplished photographer - will answer questions about photographing jewelry for publishing on the Web.  Plus she has asked me to demo, wax work, silver soldering,
casting, and information about gem Id.
There's a "POTLUCK! Bring Munchies - and join us for the fun!!!!!
For more information - go to http://gracefulstudios.blogspot.com/

Monday, September 20, 2010

Gem Stone Carving Class, in Gilroy, CA - October 29, 30, & 31, 2010

Coming this October 29, 30 & 31 in Gilroy @ Graceful Customs Studio's. Ron Martinez will be teaching a "Basic Gem Stone Carving".  The student will be working with various types of Gem Stone Material.
Basic Gemstone Carving Class Price is $ 200.00
Basic Student Kit is  $ 100.00 (Plus Tax)
Kit contains 7 each Lasco Diamond Tools
3grms ea of 5 grits of Diamond Paste (14,000-3000-1200-600-325)
Also 3 each of 4 types of Brushes, 3 each of 6 types of Silicon Wheels
3 each of 3 types of Felt Wheels & 3 each 3/32 Mandrels
Also in each Kit is several pieces of Gem Stone Material for your carving pleasure.

To Registrar for this Class, please email : cram@visionsbyron.com or call 408/568-2015 or 408/568-2018.
To hold a spot - $ 50.00  Deposit.  Payment can be made by Credit Card through "PayPal"