Registration is Open for SFMS 2019 Workshops
From the SFMS registration website:
“On an annual basis, the SFMS holds Federation Workshop Weeks at William Holland and Wildacres for everything from beading classes to lapidary classes to silver classes. Come to one of our Federation Weeks to enjoy the mountains, learn from knowledgeable teachers and make new friends!”
Federation Week at William Holland School of Lapidary Arts is June 9th – 14th.
Federation Weeks at Wildacres Retreat Center are August 19th – 25th and September 16 – 27th.
For information on classes and to register, see SFMS 2019 Workshops.
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