Lapidary Arts

Club members may use the lapidary room after taking  the lapidary introduction class ($30 per person). Members will learn to use the equipment safely and also get basic instruction on how to make a cabochon. The lapidary room is open on Thursdays, from 6-8:30 PM at Space 424 of the Bellis Fair Mall in Bellingham. You must sign up and pre-pay for classes and sessions at the club’s store (Bellis Fair Mall, Space 424). The fee is $10 for 3 hours of use. There will be only four people allowed each session, so when you go to sign up it will be “first paid, first date available”. There will be a waiting list for prepaid members. If you do not show up for the time you selected, you will forfeit your $10. The club’s insurance requires that users of the lapidary room must be club members and at least 18 years old.

Large cuts on the saws will be done by one of the monitors. The class fee may include one slab cut. Other cuts will be done for a fee when time allows. Bring your own safety glasses and hearing protection.

A class on how to use a tumbler for polishing stones is held depending on interest. If you are interested in taking a tumbler class, please attend one of our meetings or send email with your name and phone number to the club’s email address. You can use the form on the Contact page.