Our Club welcomes the public to visit our clubhouse to see if this is the hobby for you. It also provides an opportunity to meet club members, to ask questions and to gauge how you feel about the club and what it can provide for you. Also, it offers a point of reflection on how you may want to become involved in our club and give back to this club, once becoming a member. There are a few brochures you can pick up during your first visit to our clubhouse.

See the Contact Us tab to find out how to visit during our Thursday evening workshop period.

Application for Membership

When you have made a decision to join, please ask for an Application for Membership pack. Once you have completed all forms and made payment, your application will be submitted to the next General or Committee Meeting for ratification.

Before undergoing any club activities, there is a requirement to complete an induction of around 30-45 minutes at the clubhouse (on either a Tuesday or Thursday evening), before any training can commence.

Then a new member will be offered:

1. a Cabbing for Beginners 1-day weekend workshop in cabochon cutting.
2. Basic Silversmithing 1-day workshops, either once or twice a month on a weekend.
3. Special courses and workshops.
4. Field trips.
5. Monthly Meet and Greets including a morning tea.
6. Any other special occasions.

Toowoomba Lapidary Club Objectives

Our Club has a commitment to sharing knowledge both to its members (by providing training and skills in this ancient craft of gemstone cutting and jewellery setting), and to the community. Here is a list of our aims, purposes and objectives:

• To bring together all those who appreciate the collecting and working of gem and mineral material
• To assist in identifying natural and synthetic/created/man-made stones
• To provide the means for the increase and exchange of knowledge in the craft of lapidary
• To promote the development of safe practices in the operation of lapidary equipment
• To encourage and develop an interest in the earth sciences among the young, and provide support for teachers
• To conduct, organise, supervise and participate in activities connected with the development of the lapidary craft
• To maintain an active interest in the preservation of the environment
• To support community activities
• To host the annual Gemfest (in mid-October) for Toowoomba residents and visiting public
• To support the promotion and development of visitor interest in the local community.

See the Contact Us tab to get you started.