GMS Workshops
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 equipmen. 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:
- Elizabeth Lamb
- Shelley Stubbs
- 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:
- Charles Carter
- Bill Waggener
- 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:
- Name the parts of the equipment
- Demonstrate proper safety procedures when using equipment
- Demonstrate proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment
- Complete one cabochon approved by the certifying instructor
- Certifying Instructors:
- Martha Brown
- Ivy Edwards
- John Iacullo
- Elizabeth Lamb
- Diana Poppelreuter
- Shelley Stubbs
- Bill Waggener
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
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
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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