BANKSTOWN & DISTRICTS LAPIDARY CLUB
Welcome to Bankstown Lapidary Club where we learn and explore the fascinating world of gems, rocks and minerals. Our phone number is (02) 9796 7475 during club hours.
The temporary club room has been operational since Januray 13, 2010 at the Scout Hall, in Baden Ave Bass Hill. Hopefully we will be back in Bankstown by the end of this year.
We at the club look forward to new memembers joining this non-profit organisation. Our club has a long history since 1964.
The Bankstown Lapidary Club is a very active club, constantly seeking to improve the activities and facilities we offer our members and to introduce new activities.
Our last mineral exhibition was a tremendous success with so much to see.
Visiting our show case is definitely worth while.
The aims of the club are
- to promote the enjoyment and appreciation of lapidary crafts,
- to provide members with lapidary skills in the various activities we offer,
- provide quality facilities and equipment for club members to carry out their lapidary hobby,
- conduct field trips to gem localities to fossick for material to be used in members hobby.
Currently we offer.
- Faceting of Gemstones
- Cabochoning of Gemstones
- Metal Smithing in Silver
- Carving using bone and ornamnetal stones
- Beading
- Field Trips to visit eciting gem sites.
- and much much more......
Close of Club Rooms
Please note: The club is closed Australia Day in January 2010 and Easter from 2nd of April - to opening again on 6th April 2010
General Meeting
Our club’s general monthly meetings are always held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month in our club rooms Presently they are at 12.30pm, (should this change I will advise you) and our Annual General Meeting is always held on the third Wednesday night in February at 8pm.
Gem & Lapidary Council NSW
For more information about the Council visit: www.gemlapidarycouncilnsw.org.au
Gem & Lapidary Club
Usually meets at 1pm on the 4th Wednesday of the month at the Parramatta Holroyd club rooms.
We at Bankstown Lapidary & Districts Club look forward to meeting you!