GMS     The Georgia Mineral Society, Inc.
4138 Steve Reynolds Boulevard
Norcross, GA 30093-3059

GMS Workshops


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SFMS Workshops
GMS members enjoy the use of our own workshop in the GMS building. Workshop sessions are announced on-line in the current calendar and in the newsletter (Tips & Trips) and can be scheduled upon request. Learn how to take a rock you dug up on a field trip and turn it into a piece of wearable art!

Workshop Policies
Workshop Use by GMS members only
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  • Open for use during supervised, scheduled sessions or by appointment
  • User fee of $3.00 per hour, payable at each session
  • Members may use own material or purchase limited materials from GMS
  • Regular open workshop/rock-cutting dates are scheduled for GMS members who have been certified to use workshop equipment. See below for the calendar and certification requirements
  • Additional sessions may be requested

For questions about workshops and requests for certification, send email to
  • Workshop Supervisors:

    1. Elizabeth Lamb
    2. Shelley Stubbs
    3. Bill Waggener
Rock cutting saws to be used by Saw Supervisors only
  • Saw cutting fee of $3.00 per hour in 1 hour increments
  • Workshop Saw Supervisors:

    1. Charles Carter
    2. Bill Waggener
    3. Juergen Poppelreuter
Certification for Equipment Use
  • Purpose is to demonstrate proficiency in the use and care of the GMS cabbing and trim saw equipment
  • Certification classes must be scheduled with a Certifying Instructor
  • Requirements for certification: Student will be able to:

    1. Name the parts of the equipment
    2. Demonstrate proper safety procedures when using equipment
    3. Demonstrate proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment
    4. Complete one cabochon approved by the certifying instructor

  • Certifying Instructors:

    1. Martha Brown
    2. Ivy Edwards
    3. John Iacullo
    4. Elizabeth Lamb
    5. Diana Poppelreuter
    6. Shelley Stubbs
    7. Bill Waggener
For questions about workshops and requests for certification, send email to



The Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies has two workshop retreats where members can attend week-long, classes and hands-on seminars taught by experienced instructors.

SFMS Workshop Information
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Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies workshop retreats:

Wildacres, Little Switzerland, NC learn more...

William Holland, Young Harris, GA learn more...

Note: William Holland is open to non-members during non-federation weeks April through October. Learn more at their website www.lapidaryschool.org

Click below for a map and directions

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