About the Canberra Lapidary Club...

The Canberra Lapidary Club formed in October 2000 following the amalgamation of the Canberra Gem Society Inc. and the ACT Lapidary & Mineral Club Inc. In 2003 the previous Canberra Fossicking and Metal Detecting Club Inc. also joined.

The Club has accumulated a wealth of experience and expertise to share in the many aspects of the craft. Visitors and new members are always welcome at monthly meetings, which are held on the second Thursday of each month (except January) at the Clubhouse. At these meetings there is a guest speaker, discussion of Club affairs and exhibits or demonstrations. This is followed by a light supper.

The Club has workshops and meeting facilities where instruction courses are held on an 'as required' basis in cabochon and opal cutting, jewellery making, faceting and carving.

Outings are normally held monthly. These are usually day trips but occasionally, two or three day trips are arranged to more distant collecting areas.

The Canberra Lapidary Club is a group member of the Gem & Lapidary Council of NSW and a member of the Australian Federation of Lapidary and Allied Crafts Association.  

Next Event - 2025 Canberra Rock Swap

The 2025 Canberra Rock Swap will be held from 9am to 5.00pm on Saturday 22; and 9am to 4.00pm on Sunday 23 March.

Location: Parrot Park, EPIC (Exhibition Park off the Federal Highway), Canberra.

Entry fee: nil.

Tailgaters and campers on site will be selling rocks, mineral specimens, crystals, jewellery, rough & cut gemstones, opals, and fossils.

The event is entirely outdoors in a camping area, with both campers and day sellers on site.

Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

If booked in advance through the club, a very limited number of powered camping sites are available. Plenty of space is also available for non-camping sellers, who can setup gazebos. Hire tables can be booked in advance. 

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Future Dates to Note in your Diary...

Winter Gem Show -   24 & 25 May 2025

Spring Gem Show -    1 & 2 November 2025

NB. Dates for 2026 Shows are yet to be organised. 

  For further information on any of these events, please check out our events page at https://www.facebook.com/people/Canberra-Lapidary-Club-Inc/100094226447908/

 or  contact the Club’s Show Convener, Norm Menadue on
(02) 6258 6631
Email : nmenadue@optusnet.com.au