Workshops
Workshops are held regularly for members (subject to waiting lists).
Cabbing
Cabbing is a stonecutting method which involves grinding wheels to polish & sculpt gemstones into beautiful shapes.
Silversmithing
Silversmithing is a very popular hobby among our members. Learn how to create your own piece of jewellery.
Faceting
A facet is a gemstone that has been carefully cut and polished by a special machine to look like a diamond.
Casting
In jewellery casting, a wax pattern is made into a jewellery mould, which is then filled with molten metal or silver.
Opal Polishing
This workshop gives you the chance to discover Australian opals and release the fire within them.
Resources:
The club maintains ‘The Joan Cardwell Library’ which includes extensive reference material related to lapidary and also a photo history of the Gold Coast Lapidary Club.