The Ulladulla District Lapidary Club is a community organization based in Ulladulla, New South Wales, Australia.
The club’s mailing address is:
A lapidary club is all about the art and craft of cutting, polishing, and shaping gemstones, rocks, and minerals. Here’s a quick rundown of what these clubs usually do:
Activities of a Lapidary Club:
- Workshops & Classes: Members learn and practice techniques like cabochon cutting, faceting, gem carving, and silversmithing.
- Field Trips: Club outings to fossick (collect) rocks, gems, or minerals from quarries, creeks, or designated fossicking areas.
- Club Rooms & Equipment: Clubs often have shared tools like saws, polishers, tumblers, and grinding wheels that members can use.
- Gem Shows & Markets: Many clubs organize or participate in gem and mineral shows, where members can display or sell their work.
- Educational Talks & Demos: Sessions on geology, gem identification, or techniques for working with stones and metals.
- Social Gatherings: A great way for rockhounds and craft lovers to connect, swap tips, and share their collections.
Who joins?
- Anyone with a love of nature and creativity
- Hobbyists interested in geology or jewellery-making
- Artists and crafters
- Families looking for a hands-on hobby
Affiliations
- member of Australian Federation of Lapidary & Allied Crafts Associations
- member of Gem & Lapidary Council Of New South Wales Inc
Ulladulla District Lapidary Club
PO Box 97
Ulladulla NSW 2539