GENERAL SFMS WORKSHOP INFO
One of the unique facets of the Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies
is the Workshop Program, which offers members the opportunity to gather for
week-long, hands-on seminars taught by experienced
instructors. Whether you are a newcomer to the lapidary arts and want
to learn the basics, or you're experienced and wants to learn something
new or hone your skills, the Workshop Program has something for you.
2010 WORKSHOP DATES
William Holland June 13 - 19
Wildacres August 23 - 29
Wildacres September 13 - 19
William Holland October 10 - 16
William Holland School of Lapidary Arts (www.lapidaryschool.org)
is located in the mountains of north Georgia near the North Carolina border.
Wildacres
Retreat (www.wildacres.org)
is a privately owned conference center nestled in the North Carolina
mountains near Little Switzerland. Please visit their websites for
additional information.
Who May Attend
- Anyone belonging to an SFMS club will be given priority. Student under 18
are
welcome, but must be accompanied by a responsible adult and must have
approval from the workshop director and the instructor to attend an
adult class.
- Members of other American Federation of Mineralogical Society's regional
federations may attend on a
space-available basis.
- Anyone not affiliated with AFMS may attend by
paying an additional fee of $50.
NOTE: First-time workshop attendees in the SFMS who get their application in
by April 1st get priority.
Registration Procedure
Applications from members of SFMS clubs will be accepted as soon as the schedule is
posted. Applications from other regional federations and the public at
large will be accepted beginning April 1. Your club membership dues
must be current and your club's dues to the Federation must also be
paid before you will be accepted as an SFMS member. If you have not
received written confirmation of your application within 30 days,
please contact the registrar or education chair.
Workshop Tuition
NOTE:
You are encouraged to pay the full amount at registration time.
However, a $25 non-refundable deposit per person must accompany your
registration. If you send a $25 deposit the remaining balance is due
one month before the beginning of class. No reminders will be sent.
- Cost per person $330 double occupancy.
- Single room with private bath $490.
- Non members add $50.00 to all Tuition fees.
- Day Student or camper workshop tuition fee is $160 per person. No meals
are included for day students or campers. They are available from and
payable directly to the facility.
- Campsite fee (Wm Holland only) $120 per week.
Refund / Cancellation Policy
Refunds
are at the discretion of the Education Chair and the Workshop Director;
however no refunds will be made once the workshop has started. There is
no adjustment for late arrival or early departure. No fee will be
charged if a class is cancelled. If a refund is granted a $25
administrative fee will be retained.
Registration Form
The workshop registration
form must
be
filled
out
and
mailed to the registrar of the applicable facility. Please read it carefully.
Note
that
some
classes
on
the schedule page
are marked with an asterisk (*), meaning they are Intermediate or Advanced classes,
and therefore
may have prerequisites. Please do not sign up for these classes unless
you have the required experience. Contact the instructor for more
information on these classes.
About Instructors
All instructors for our workshop program are volunteers and are not
compensated for their time and effort. THEY MAY CHARGE A MATERIALS FEE
FOR THEIR CLASSES. THIS MATERIALS FEE IS NOT PART OF THE WORKSHOP
TUITION. You will find information about the instructors by clicking on their
link within the class schedule. For additional
information
about them, please visit
www.amfed.org/sfms
Check-In Day
- Wildacres is MONDAY afternoon.
- William Holland is SUNDAY afternoon.
NOTE: Early check-in is NOT permitted at either location.
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