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Arizona
Apache Junction, AZ · Club
Apache Junction Rock & Gem Club
Club classes and a member lapidary shop, including cabochons, tumbling and stone craft projects.
- Instruction
- Members only
- Independent equipment
- Members only
Tucson, AZ · Studio / instructor
David R. Freeland Jr. Designs
Small-group lapidary instruction at an instructor studio, including jewelry inlay projects.
- Instruction
- Public · conditions apply
- Independent equipment
- Not verified
Phoenix, AZ · Club
Maricopa Lapidary Society
Lapidary instruction at North Mountain Visitor Center leads to equipment certification for open studio.
- Instruction
- Eligibility unconfirmed
- Independent equipment
- Eligibility unconfirmed
Boston & New England
Chicago
Colorado
Littleton, CO · Studio / instructor
Denver Jewelry Studio
Independent bench time with lapidary equipment available under separate use requirements.
- Instruction
- Not verified here
- Independent equipment
- Public · conditions apply
Durango, CO · Club
Four Corners Gem & Mineral Club
Public classes and a member open shop for stone cutting, polishing and jewelry work.
- Instruction
- Public · conditions apply
- Independent equipment
- Members only
East Tennessee
Florida
Port Saint Lucie, FL · Club
St. Lucie County Rock & Gem Club
Member stone-cutting classes and open workshop sessions for practicing skills learned in class.
- Instruction
- Members only
- Independent equipment
- Members only
Tampa, FL · Club
Tampa Bay Mineral & Science Club
Member cabochon, faceting and intarsia instruction, plus scheduled lapidary open shop.
- Instruction
- Members only
- Independent equipment
- Members only
Green Valley area
Kansas
Los Angeles & Inland Empire
Culver City, CA · Club
Culver City Rock & Mineral Club
Reserved member shop sessions with instruction and cabbing, sawing and polishing tools.
- Instruction
- Members only
- Independent equipment
- Members only
Long Beach, CA · Club
Long Beach Mineral & Gem Society
Recurring workshops at the Long Beach Senior Center cover cabochons, geodes and faceting.
- Instruction
- Public · conditions apply
- Independent equipment
- Not verified
Pasadena area, CA · Club
Pasadena Lapidary Society
Monthly member workshop with rock saws, cabbing and polishing machines, faceting equipment and project tables.
- Instruction
- Members only
- Independent equipment
- Members only
Anaheim, CA · Club
Searchers Gem & Mineral Society
Member workshop with experienced-member tutoring and a documented range of lapidary machines.
- Instruction
- Members only
- Independent equipment
- Members only
Yucaipa, CA · Club
Yucaipa Valley Gem & Mineral Society
A public workshop with equipment training and periodically announced lapidary classes.
- Instruction
- Public · conditions apply
- Independent equipment
- Public · conditions apply
New York
Liverpool, NY · Club
Gem & Mineral Society of Syracuse
Beginning and advanced lapidary classes at the club laboratory.
- Instruction
- Members only
- Independent equipment
- Not verified
Ithaca area, NY · Studio / instructor
Hashnu Stones & Gems
One-to-one faceting and cabochon lessons near Ithaca, with remote lessons also offered.
- Instruction
- Public · conditions apply
- Independent equipment
- Not verified
New York, NY · School / arts center
Jewelry Arts
Individualized jewelry instruction and separate bench time with lapidary equipment.
- Instruction
- Public · conditions apply
- Independent equipment
- Public · conditions apply
Elmsford, NY · Studio / instructor
Lexx Stones School of Rock
An intensive lapidary course covering templating, shaping and polishing at a Westchester studio.
- Instruction
- Public · conditions apply
- Independent equipment
- Not verified
North Carolina
Raleigh, NC · School / arts center
NC State Crafts Center
Community and student lapidary classes with studio access outside scheduled classes.
- Instruction
- Public · conditions apply
- Independent equipment
- Members only
Little Switzerland, NC · Destination school
SFMS Workshops at Wildacres
Federation workshop weeks in the mountains, with cabochon and opal instruction among the offerings.
- Instruction
- Eligibility unconfirmed
- Independent equipment
- Not verified
North Georgia
Northeast Ohio
Parma, OH · Club
Parma Lapidary Club
Classes and student facilities at a club with lapidary and silversmithing studios.
- Instruction
- Public · conditions apply
- Independent equipment
- Not verified
Cuyahoga Falls, OH · Club
Summit Lapidary Club
Member classes and workshops in lapidary-related crafts.
- Instruction
- Members only
- Independent equipment
- Not verified
Northern Utah
Okanagan
Orlando area
Philadelphia area
Portland area
Portland, OR · Club
Mt. Hood Rock Club
Volunteer-hosted member lapidary sessions with beginner guidance, trim saws, cabbing stations and flat laps.
The shop is a hobby learning center and does not support commercial production. Published shop fee is $10 per session, with slab-cutting fees separate. Check the calendar and reserve before traveling.
- Instruction
- Members only
- Independent equipment
- Members only
Portland / Beaverton, OR · Club
Oregon Agate & Mineral Society
Club instruction in cabochons and thunderegg polishing, with seasonal lapidary workshops.
- Instruction
- Eligibility unconfirmed
- Independent equipment
- Not verified
Puget Sound
Seattle, WA · Studio / instructor
NW Rockhounds
Cabochon cutting and gemstone faceting classes, with open studio for qualified students.
- Instruction
- Public · conditions apply
- Independent equipment
- Public · conditions apply
Everett, WA · School / arts center
Schack Art Center
Beginning and intermediate cabochon classes plus scheduled lapidary open studio.
- Instruction
- Public · conditions apply
- Independent equipment
- Public · conditions apply
Reno–Tahoe
Richmond area
Sacramento & Sierra Foothills
Placerville, CA · Club
El Dorado County Mineral & Gem Society
Member lapidary workshops with instruction and certification on saws and polishing machines, held two or three times a month.
- Instruction
- Members only
- Independent equipment
- Members only
Roseville, CA · Club
Roseville Rock Rollers Gem & Mineral Society
Public introductory cabochon classes with trained-member open sessions and saw certification available after class.
- Instruction
- Public · conditions apply
- Independent equipment
- Members only
Sacramento area
Salt Lake City area
San Diego County
Fallbrook, CA · Club
Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Society
Lapidary courses offered through the society in Fallbrook.
- Instruction
- Eligibility unconfirmed
- Independent equipment
- Not verified
Escondido, CA · Club
Palomar Gem & Mineral Club
Lapidary workshop for new and returning students with experienced supervisors.
- Instruction
- Members only
- Independent equipment
- Members only
San Diego, CA · Club
San Diego Mineral & Gem Society
A member school covering cabochons, faceting, rock carving and sphere making.
The school lists a workshop closure August 30–September 13, 2026, with the fall term starting September 14.
- Instruction
- Members only
- Independent equipment
- Not verified
San Francisco Bay Area
Antioch, CA · Club
Antioch Lapidary Club
Member cabochon and silver shops with hands-on training, rock-cutting tools and experienced-member guidance.
The detailed About page mixes workshop information with an older show notice. Confirm current shop hours, fees and class availability directly before traveling.
- Instruction
- Members only
- Independent equipment
- Members only
San Leandro, CA · Club
East Bay Mineral & Lapidary Club
Volunteer-led cabbing and faceting classes in San Leandro; contact the class coordinator to confirm availability and requirements.
- Instruction
- Eligibility unconfirmed
- Independent equipment
- Members only
San Francisco, CA · Club
San Francisco Gem & Mineral Society
Member instructors offer informal lapidary and jewelry guidance and periodic focused classes.
- Instruction
- Members only
- Independent equipment
- Not verified
Southern Utah
Texas
Arlington, TX · Club
Arlington Gem & Mineral Club
Member cabochon classes followed by supervised lab time for personal lapidary projects.
- Instruction
- Members only
- Independent equipment
- Members only
Austin, TX · Club
Austin Gem & Mineral Society
Clubhouse lapidary workshops and classes offered as instructors are available.
- Instruction
- Eligibility unconfirmed
- Independent equipment
- Members only
Dallas, TX · Club
Dallas Gem & Mineral Society
A qualifying class opens access to the club lapidary workshop.
- Instruction
- Members only
- Independent equipment
- Members only
Houston, TX · Club
Houston Gem & Mineral Society
Public class registration and member lapidary shop access. Cabbing and faceting are part of the educational program.
- Instruction
- Public · conditions apply
- Independent equipment
- Members only