Welcome to Adelaide Gem and Mineral Club

Welcome to the Adelaide Gem and Mineral club, the oldest gem and mineral club in South Australia since 1959. This website is under construction

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As a member, you’ll get access to expert-led sessions, fully equipped facilities, and a welcoming community that feels like family. Join today and start creating.

Blog

Explore our blog for tips, stories, and inspiration from the world of gems, minerals, and creative craft—perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

Shop

Browse our shop for unique, gems, minerals and handcrafted pieces and quality supplies—perfect for collectors, jewellery makers and gemologists

About us

We’re a not-for-profit, family-friendly club where creativity, curiosity, and community come together. Whether you’re interested in lapidary (that’s gem and mineral cutting), faceting, silversmithing, or painting, we offer hands-on workshops for all skill levels—perfect for anyone keen to learn something new or build on a hobby.

We’re often described as one big, welcoming family, and that’s exactly how we like it. Our focus is on learning, sharing, and having fun while exploring the fascinating world of gems and minerals.
Everyone is welcome here—no matter your background or experience. If you’re looking for a supportive, inclusive space to get creative and meet like-minded people, we’d love to have you join us!

What we do at Adelaide Gem and Mineral Club

Instructor lead workshops are available to members each week. Scroll down for times and costs of each workshop.

Lapidary

Lapidary is the art of cutting, shaping, and polishing stones and gems to create beautiful pieces for jewellery or display.

Silversmithing

Silversmithing is the craft of shaping and creating objects or jewellery from silver using techniques like cutting, soldering, and polishing.

Painting

We conduct painting workshops each Monday.

Annual Gem and Mineral Show

October 11th and 12th 2025
Payneham Library Complex
Corner of OG and Turner Road
Felixstow SA​
Saturday 11th October 10am – 5pm
Sunday 12th October 10am – 4pm

Minerals, Fossils, Jewellery, Gems and much much more​
Interstate and Local Dealers with over 40 stalls​
Food and Beverage available at the canteen​
Raffle over the weekend with amazing prizes​
Eftpos available (no cash out)

$5 entry for anyone 14 and over
Under 14 FREE



Join Adelaide Gem and Mineral Club

Discover the fun of working with gems, minerals, and silver in a friendly, supportive environment. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow your skills, our hands-on workshops in lapidary, silversmithing, and more are open to all members.

As a member, you’ll get access to expert-led sessions, fully equipped facilities, and a welcoming community that feels like family. Join today and start creating, learning, and connecting!

Workshop Times

These are the times and costs of member workshops
All workshops are held at our clubrooms at Fourth Ave St Peters

Lapidary & Silversmithing Workshops

Monday: 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Thursday: 10:00am to 12:00pm & 12:30pm to 2:30 pm
Saturday: 10:00am to 12:00pm & 12:30pm to 2:30pm

Cost: $8 (2hrs)
$15 (4hrs)

Silversmithing add $2 without tools

Faceting Workshops

Thursday: 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Cost: $8

Painting Workshops

Monday: 10am to 12:00pm

Cost: $8

Our Projects

Here are examples of some of the completed projects that our members have done.

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Explore Our Blog

A Brief History of the Adelaide Gem and Mineral Club Inc.

During 1958 Thea Wood, Harry Ewers, Reg Harvey and[…]

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