First Tuesday Class

Every month, CCGMS offers a free class to its members. These classes vary with a different topic each month. All have to do with the mission of CCGMS, which is bringing the study of rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils, and the lapidary arts to the community. It is our hope that these classes will spark the creativity of the students and bring about further study.

FIRST TUESDAY CLASS
TUESDAY, May 7th at 6:45pm

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED – 16 maximum

Instructor: Amanda Rollason

(See below for instructions on how to sign up.)

CLASS INFORMATION : Come on out to the First Tuesday Class, MAY 7th for Spring craft fun! The class will be taught by Amanda Rollason. You will learn how to make Mandalas.  We will make 2-4 mandalas in this class: spiral, star princess, star signs, and stencil & dot. Amanda will provide a paint palette, design ideas, and printed instructions. If you’re interested, registration starts on 4/15/24 @ 12:00 NOON !

MATERIALS :  The kit cost will be from $8 – $16.   PLEASE BRING EXACT CHANGE.   

Kit Materials & Costs:
• a set of 20 ball-style dotters (in 17 sizes) = $6.00 for one whole set
• smooth rocks (roughly 2-4″ diameter, one painted white, one painted black, one natural) = $1.00 each (one of each is $3.00)
• acrylic paint, acrylic paint pens, and acrylic metallic paint = $1.00 (for in-class use only)

Additional Kit Options:
• black and white charcoal pencils = $1.00 each (one of each is $2.00)
• 2″ sponge / foam paint brushes + 1/2″ flat edge paint brush = $1.00 for both brushes
• flexible ruler = $1.00 each
• stencils = 8 for $1.0
0 (4 for 50¢, 2 for 25¢)

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BRING:  ALL ITEMS ARE OPTIONAL : *Your own acrylic paint colors * *lazy susan / turntable for small crafts *Calipers * alternative painting surface (if you don’t want to paint rocks, then bring cleaned / prepped
craft tile, wood, canvas, etc.). *Visual magnification is optional – but encouraged.

Also:
Amanda will also bring her digital calipers, a water dropper, scrap paper, tooth picks, paper towels, paper plates, latex gloves, cups, and spoons. She knows we will have time for two designs / techniques, but she hopes to teach three designs. She’s sharing ideas and selling stencils if there is time for a fourth design. You will need to wear something that you don’t mind accidently getting paint on.
If you do not have a clear coat protectant spray at home that is appropriate for acrylic paint (such as Krylon), she can take your rocks home and spray them at no additional cost to you; then she can bring them back to you at the next general meeting (on May 14th) or the next First Tuesday’s class (on June 4th).

FIRST TUESDAYS POLICIES : To join this class, it is CCGMS policy that you must be a current member
(up-to-date on your membership dues) and at least 16 years old. Typically, no walk-ins will be accepted. Instructors now determine the maximum number of students that they are comfortable teaching for their class, as some projects require more assistance than others. If you’re unable to attend but have a confirmed reservation, please let Karen know as soon as possible, as there are likely others on a waiting list who could take your spot.

 
HOW TO SIGN-UP:  Contact Karen Green to reserve space or if you have any questions – 404.441.9241 or email 1stTuesdays@ccgms.org. You will receive a reply indicating if you’re in the class or if you’re on the waiting list.

Monthly class is for members only. Click here for more information about our membership and other benefits. 

Pictures below are from previous classes

Photo shared by Janie Bailey
Photo shared by Janie Bailey

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