Jr. Rockhounds: 12-16 Marsha Harmon & Stacey Stinton

Jr. Rockhounds: 12-16 Marsha Harmon & Stacey Stinton

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6/16/2024-6/21/2024

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$200.00

JUNIOR ROCKHOUNDS: AGES 12-16

INSTRUCTORS: MARSHA HARMON & STACEY STINTON

 

In this fun-filled and informative class the student will learn something new every day about gem and mineral identification. We’ll go on field trips and nature hikes to collect stones and other natural materials to use in some of our crafts. We do a variety of crafts including a tye dye project and working with polymer clay. We will also, weather permitting, visit the Dahlonega, GA Gold Museum and then we will go panning for gold.

 

Class Fee includes all materials for projects, transportation, museum entry, and packed lunch on field trip days. Students need to bring water shoes or old close toe shoes, old clothing, and a towel. We get Messy! Don’t Forget Spending Money on The Museum Souvenirs!

 

Class Fee: $150

Est Material Fee: $0+

Prerequisites: Ages 12-16

Additional Class Offerings: 06/16/2024, 07/07/2024

Stinton, Stacey

Stacey began coming to William Holland many years ago. She was introduced to polymer clay by her mother, retired William Holland Polymer Clay Instructor Marilyn Jobe. Stacey not only trained with her mother, but also became her teaching assistant. Stacey has enjoyed taking polymer clay classes with both Carolyn Stearns and Barbara McGuire. With her love of colors, Stacey also enjoys working with all the color combination and design potential offered by tye dying.

Marsha has been the Field Trip Coordinator for the Franklin Gem and Mineral Society for over five years now, and she also serves as the Education /Tour supervisor for their Museum. She has taught Mineral ID at William Holland for many years and has connections to the Southeastern Federation of Mineral Societies by helping with area Dixie Mineral Counsel trips. Her knowledge of regional rock and mineral locations, tied to 4 years teaching for the USN, provides exceptional experience in rock hounding and collecting in the field.