Midwest Faceter's Guild

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Midwest Faceter's Guild

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    • Clubs & Membership Groups
    • Diagrams & Techniques
    • Gems Faceted by Members
    • Machines & Maintenance
    • Midwest Gem Shows
    • Annual Meeting
    • Annual Seminar
    • Seminar Schedule/Lodging
    • Faceting Frats
    • New & Renew
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      • Books, Movies, More
      • Clubs & Membership Groups
      • Diagrams & Techniques
      • Gems Faceted by Members
      • Machines & Maintenance
    • Events
      • Midwest Gem Shows
      • Annual Meeting
      • Annual Seminar
      • Seminar Schedule/Lodging
      • Faceting Frats
    • Membership
      • New & Renew
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Welcome to the world of gemstone faceting!

Welcome to the world of gemstone faceting!Welcome to the world of gemstone faceting!Welcome to the world of gemstone faceting!

Welcome to the world of gemstone faceting!

Welcome to the world of gemstone faceting!Welcome to the world of gemstone faceting!Welcome to the world of gemstone faceting!

About Us

The Midwest Faceter's Guild is a vibrant community with a shared interest in appreciating and promoting the art and skill of faceting gemstones. 


Our members have a vast array of experience and gladly assist those with varying levels of skill and knowledge, including the beginner.  We love to share our passion and experience by teaching and sharing information at our events, our annual faceting seminar, at regional gem shows, and on our website and Facebook page.

Our Mission


The Main purpose of this Guild is to educate its members 

and introduce and educate the public to the art faceting.

  • To promote education and recreation
  • To develop the art of faceting
  • To exchange information related to faceting  
  • To provide meetings for those of like interests
  • To promote the achievement of individuals

Our Service Area

Our service area encompasses the Midwest including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska (Eastern portion of state), North Dakota (Eastern portion of state), Ohio, South Dakota (Eastern portion of state), and Wisconsin, however we welcome all who are interested in faceting.

Our Board & Affiliations

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Board of Directors

Members, Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies

Members, Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies

President:  Scott Kelley

Vice President: Marie Alice Bellard

Secretary: Linda Cunningham

Treasurer: Max Lautzenheiser



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Members, Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies

Members, Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies

Members, Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies

We're proud members of the Midwest Federation of Of Mineralogical and Geological Societies, a group promoting interest and education in geology, mineralogy, paleontology, archaeology and lapidary.

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Members, American Federation of Mineralogical Societies

Members, Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies

Members, American Federation of Mineralogical Societies

To promote popular interest and education in the various Earth Sciences, and in particular the subjects of Geology, Mineralogy, Paleontology, Lapidary and other related subjects


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Our Offerings

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COMMUNITY

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COMMUNITY

 We invite and welcome the curious, the interested, the student, the hobbyist, the retiree, the teen, the artist, and the family to share in our knowledge and fascination with faceting gemstones.


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EDUCATION

REGIONAL SHOW CALENDAR

COMMUNITY

We're proud to offer an annual faceting seminar where beginning and advanced faceters come together for education, practice, and community. Membership in the Guild is not a requirement.


Learn to Facet
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REGIONAL SHOW CALENDAR

REGIONAL SHOW CALENDAR

REGIONAL SHOW CALENDAR

Regional Shows provide educational programming, contests, and access to vendors offering tools, rough, and finished goods. Here are a list of planned shows in 2021. All dates are subject to change due to Covid concerns.

Show Dates

Membership has perks!

We're building and growing. Members now receive access to private areas of the website, newsletters, and access to coveted Zoom meetings with nationally known leaders in our field. 

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