Warragul & District Lapidary Club Inc

Postal Address:

Secretary

Warragul & District Lapidary Club Inc

PO Box 96

DARNUM   VIC   3822

Club History

MEMBERSHIP FEES


Joining fee (once only):$20

 

Membership (annually):   

Adults:           $25

Junior (2)        $15
Social           $15

Family (1)       $40  Special Savings

 

Notes:

  1. (1)Family = Two adults and 2 juniors.

(2) Junior members from 12 years to 16 years of age can participate in all club activities, but, to use any equipment or machinery the workshop, must, at all times, be under the close supervision of a parent who has completed the cabochon course.


Workshop Fees   $4 per day

includes use of all equipment, tools and tea & coffee


Courses & Field trips

Fees vary. Contact President or Secretary for details (see below). 


The following courses are proposed during 2010
• crazy wire wrapping

  1. •glass bead making

  2. •carving.

WORKSHOP HOURS


Sunday:

9:00am – 3:00pm


Wednesday:

9:00am – 1:00pm


On 8 February 1978 the Warragul & District Lapidary Club was formed at Nilma by a group of enthusiastic Rockhounds wishing to promote the art of Lapidary.  Workshops were first held at the home of Cliff Crosman, one of the founding members.

In 1998 a plot of land in the Logan Park Show Grounds was leased to the Club by the Baw Baw Shire, on which a new Clubroom was built by members, and after 21 years members could enjoy their hobby in a new, very up to date workshop and facilities which include cutting, grinding and polishing wheels, a faceting machine and silver smithing and enamelling workbenches. 

In 2003 a new saw room was built onto the existing club rooms, enabling club members to cut large rocks with a 24” diamond saw.  The Clubrooms also houses a large collection of minerals and gemstones as well as a spectacular display of unusual fluorescent minerals.

The aim of the Club is to promote and foster the art of Lapidary craft in all its forms, including: silver smithing, wire wrapping, enameling, beading, cutting and polishing gem stones (cabochons), faceting, and to foster the interest and participation of people interested in taking up this great hobby.  Courses, demonstrations and field trips are regularly organised for interested members.

Members of the public are welcome to visit the workshop during opening hours (see below), to watch Club Members plying their craft.

Clubhouse:

Warragul Show Grounds

“Logan Park”

South Road

Warragul    VIC   3820

Telephone
0419 792 623
(during club hours)


OFFICE BEARERS

President:            Ruth McDonald    03 5625 5920

Vice President:    John Parker        03 5626 8319

Secretary:            Elisabeth Smoorenburg    03 5634 2600

Treasurer:            Gordon Garbutt    03 5678 7452


Workshop Managers:    Bob Ellis &  Gordon Maddocks

Fieldtrip Officer:            Graeme Jamieson    0432 107 196

As a member you will enjoy

•      full use of our workshop facilities (i.e. equipment and tools)

•      participation in field trips and other events, organised by the Club

•     insurance cover when on organised field trips

•     the full use of our Library

•     receiving our bi-monthly Newsletter, the  Warragul Rock-et, and keeping up to date with other Lapidary Clubs’ events through their Newsletters

•    specialty lapidary and jewellery related courses, and demonstrations, run by fellow members, and outside craftspeople

•    the opportunity to participate in our Annual Show, with a showcase display and/or the opportunity to sell your lapidary and jewellery items on members’ tables

•    the opportunity to attend functions / other shows on behalf of the Club

•    the chance to help in the running of the Club and the organisation of our Annual Show where your fresh ideas and expertise will be welcomed and valued

•    the opportunity for forming new friendships

  1. •    all the fun that we have during workshops and other
    social outings including our Christmas breakup, and last but not least:

•     you will enjoy discovering this fascinating hobby, learning about all facets of rocks and minerals and  the lapidary crafts that transform them. As you learn
you will share your experience with other members  and other Clubs.

Registered Association No: A0023590D            ABN 16 952 728 118

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COME AND JOIN IN THE FUN

CLUB MEETINGS


A general meeting is held on the second Sunday of each month at 10:00am at the Clubrooms.

Our Annual General Meeting is held in October.

NOTE South Road is the local name for the Korumburra Warragul Road. Find the Showgrounds
and you’ll find us.


Come and see us at our

ANNUAL GEM & JEWELLERY SHOW

Yarragon Public Hall
Campbell Street
Yarragon


Saturday and Sunday
21st  & 22nd January 2012