Workshop
Learn, create, and explore the lapidary arts with our fully-equipped club workshop.
Explore the Lapidary Arts
Our club's workshop provides members with a welcoming environment and all the equipment necessary to shape, polish, and finish beautiful gemstones and minerals.
What Our Workshop Offers
As a member of the Shasta Gem and Mineral Society, you'll gain access to our well-equipped lapidary workshop during open hours.
Whether you're an experienced lapidary artist or just starting your journey, you'll find everything you need to explore your creativity and expand your skills.
Cabbing Machines
Create beautiful cabochons and free-form polished stones using our professional cabbing machines, designed for precision shaping and polishing.
Rock Saws
Our workshop houses multiple rock saws, including 17", 18", and 24" saws, perfect for trimming and cutting larger rough materials into manageable pieces.
Flat Laps & Polishers
Achieve finely polished finishes on slabs and flat surfaces with our flat laps and rock polishing equipment, providing stunning results every time.
Friendly Community & Guidance
Members enjoy a supportive community environment with experienced volunteers ready to assist and guide you through techniques and equipment use.
Workshop Hours
Our workshop is open twice weekly for club members. Drop in during scheduled hours to work on your projects, ask questions, and share your passion for lapidary arts.
We look forward to seeing you at the workshop! Your creativity helps our community thrive.
Our club is fostered on volunteerism to keep our workshop running well and our activities and events successful. Members are encouraged to spend some time toward the betterment of the club.