2022 Gem Show and Gem Show Classes are Announced
Established in 1947, the Club is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the earth sciences, local geology and mining history, as well as rock hounding and lapidary and metal smith arts. It offers the only fully equipped open studio for lapidary arts in this region. Members enjoy field trips, camping, hiking, learning new skills, and turning beautiful finds into polished stones and finished jewelry.
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The Club is pleased to announce recent awards from the City of Durango Community Support Funding and Colorado Creative Industries, a program of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, in cooperation with the National Endowment of the Arts.
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Learn More About the Club's Year Round Activities
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A wide range of lapidary, metal smith, enamel, casting, and precious metal clay classes are offered to the public throughout the year. Classes are taught by experienced, talented instructors in our well equipped workshop.
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Programs and Field Trips are led by experienced speakers about topics and locations around the 4 Corners area. To keep posted on these fun and educational offerings, sign up for monthly announcements on the Join Club page.
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Members enjoy a well-equipped lapidary studio with everything needed to cut, grind and polish stone, as well as a complete metal smith and casting shop to make finished jewelry. Helpful Shop Stewards are available during Open Shop hours.
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