Workshops

The BENDIGO GEM CLUB runs regular sessions using our well equipped workshops for the following;

  • Cabochon Cutting - learn how to cut and polish a gemstone
  • Faceting Gemstones - learn how to cut and polish a translucent gemstone
  • Silver Smithing - create your own silver jewellery and set your own stones
  • Silver Casting - pour your own mold for your custom made silver jewellery or objects

 

Sessions Held

Note that sometimes an appropriate instructor is not available for some sessions. If thats the case, beginners are advised to not attend.

Tuesdays, Thursdays and some Saturdays we may offer silversmithing, cabbing and faceting

  • Tuesday Evening          5.00 - 8 30 pm (silversmith instructor available)
  • Thursday                     10.00am - 4.00pm 
  • Saturday Mornings      11.00 - 1.00 pm Casting on fourth Saturday of the Month
  • Saturday                      10:00 - 2:00 pm Silver, Lapidary, Faceting, second Saturday, depending on availability of instructors, please check before attending.

See also the - Events Page

Supervisors

Tues 5:30-8:30 Thursday 10:00-1:00 1:00-4:00 Saturday 10:00-2:00
3 Oct Craig 5 Oct Sue Linda    
10 Oct Craig 12 Oct Davo Davo 14 Oct Edie
17 Oct Craig 19 Oct Edie Edie    
24 Oct Craig 26 Oct Joe Joe 28 Oct Joe
31 Oct Craig 2 Nov Sue J Sue J    
7 Nov cancelled 9 Nov Edie Edie 11 Nov Cancelled
14 Nov David 16 Nov Sue S Sue S    
21 Nov Craig 23 Nov Edie Edie 25 Nov Joe/Linda
28 Nov Craig 30 Nov Sue S Sue S    
5 Dec Craig 7 Dec Sue J Edie    
12 Dec Craig 14 Dev        
             

The club starts back on the Tuesday 23rd January, 2024