2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class
Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16

Early Morning at Stellafane

Several of our instructors (usually Jay and Tom) get to Stellafane early on Mirror Class Day to turn on the heat, make a fire, and get the buildings ready for class. Often this means also shoveling snow, but not this day. Here are some pre-class pictures by Jay:

2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16 Early Morning at Stellafane Clubhouse at 8:00 LST The south wall sundial reads 8:00 AM Local Solar Time

2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16 Early Morning at Stellafane Mt. Ascutney The Porter Turret is in the foreground, as the clouds hide the summit of Mt. Ascutney.

2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16 Early Morning at Stellafane McGregor and Bench The McGregor Observatory is seen on a nice late fall day behind a stone bench in the south observing field.

Members at Work

Club members also use mirror class days to get other work done.

2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16 Members at Work Wood Warms You Twice Once when Glenn splits it, once when you burn it. The bunkhouse is heated with a wood stove.

2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16 Members at Work John Martin Our site manager checks in at the bunkhouse before heading out to repair some roads.

2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16 Members at Work Jeff Grinds Club VP Jeff uses the grinding machine on a 16" mirror.

Mirror Class: Bunkhouse

Lots of activity at the bunkhouse, and much outdoors on a mild day!

2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16 Mirror Class: Bunkhouse Jeremy, Isaac & Tom Discussing mirror making on the bunkhouse porch.	2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16 Mirror Class: Bunkhouse Rick Rick grinds outside under the bunkhouse roof.	2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16 Mirror Class: Bunkhouse Randall Randall fine grinds in the kitchen.
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16 Mirror Class: Bunkhouse Chris Chris grinds in the bunkhouse.	2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16 Mirror Class: Bunkhouse Wayne Wayne prepares some pitch for lap making.	2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16 Mirror Class: Bunkhouse Steve Steve channels his new lap.
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16 Mirror Class: Bunkhouse George's New Lap Coated in pink Cerium Oxide, George's new lap just needs the channels opened up.	2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16 Mirror Class: Bunkhouse George George opens the channels on his new lap outside the bunkhouse.	2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16 Mirror Class: Bunkhouse A Nice New Lap George show's off his fine new lap.

Mirror Class: McGregor

Several mirrors are pretty close to being completed here.

2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16 Mirror Class: McGregor Eileen Eileen wets down her lap in preparation for a figuring session. Paul is testing another mirror in the background.

2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16 Mirror Class: McGregor Dave & Samantha Dave watches while Samantha polishes her mirror.

2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16 Mirror Class: McGregor Joyce Joyce figures while Dave sets up the tester in the background.

Holiday Club Meeting

Usually we can't get through the snow to the clubhouse in December - but not this year! Here we see some pre-meeting pictures, featuring our great cooks who always prepare delicious, hearty meals for the club. Thanks for keeping our members and guests well fed!

2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16 Holiday Club Meeting No Snow! The clubhouse in a snow less December. It was a real treat to be able to hold our holiday meeting here - usually we can't due to snow.	2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16 Holiday Club Meeting Clubhouse Fire A warm and inviting fire in the clubhouse fireplace.	2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16 Holiday Club Meeting Holiday Decorations A small Christmas Tree and Menorah on the serving table.
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16 Holiday Club Meeting Al Rifkin Chef Al Rifkin in the bunkhouse kitchen.	2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16 Holiday Club Meeting Wayne Zuhl Chef Wayne Zuhl in the bunkhouse kitchen.	2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 3 held on 2006-Dec-16 Holiday Club Meeting Jean & Elizabeth Jean empties the brownie batter out while helper Elizabeth watches.