FREE Summer Lapidary Workshops, hosted by OAMS Lapidary Master
Are you ready to take your lapidary skills to the next level? Join us for our 6 Weeks Series Saturday Summer Workshops! This is an incredible opportunity to get hands-on experience with every stage of the lapidary arts—completely FREE for our members.
**For non-members, we welcome you to join us for the first workshop. Notes: Similar workshop series easily cost hundreds of dollars, but as a paid member, you get it all included. The first experience will give you some insight into what it takes to pursue lapidary as your hobby.
No need to haul your own materials, all rocks and supplies will be provided!
When & Where
Time: Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (3 Hours)
Location: Beaverton (We will text you the address after your registration, closer to the workshop’s dates.)
Who: All adults are welcome. Children and teenagers from 12-15 years old upwards are welcome too, but he/she/they must strictly accompany and supervised by one of his/her/they parents at all times.
RSVP: First-come-first-served.
Waiver of Liability: All attendees must sign a copy of waiver of liability.
Workshop Schedule:
We will be meeting every Saturday from next week onwards, with the exception of July 11th:
June 20, 2026 OPEN
June 27, 2026 OPEN
July 4, 2026 OPEN
July 18, 2026 OPEN
July 25, 2026 OPEN
What You Will Learn
We will divide into 2 to 3 groups each week covering cutting, polishing, and sanding. You can rotate through the groups to experience every stage or focus on a specific area of interest—just as long as everyone gets a chance to get hands-on with cabochon making!
Our full lapidary series covers:
1. Rock Cutting: Master the big rock saws.
2. Rock Sawing: Slabbing and trimming into smaller, workable pieces.
3. Rock Polishing: The art of cabochon making, and rock polishing.
4. Rock Sanding: Utilizing high-speed sanding techniques.
5. Rock Drilling: Drilling precise holes for pendants and custom projects.
Special Perks: Your First Cabochon is FREE!
Keep Your First Creation: You get to keep the very first cabochon you make!
Support the Oregon Agate and Mineral Society: After your first piece, you are welcome to keep practicing and help OAMS craft more cabochons for our fundraising efforts at next year's show, from March 12th – 14th, 2027, at OMSI Auditorium. You even get to name and price the fundraising cabochons you make!
Showcase Your Craft: We highly encourage members to make as many cabochons as possible so you can:
Participate in the upcoming cabochon competition.
Exhibit your artistry and work at our annual show next March 12th-14th, 2027, at OMSI!
Name and price your creations to help raise funds for our OAMS society to support underprivileged children to participate in one of the OMSI’s programs at Camp Hancock.
What to Bring
While rocks and equipment are provided, please bring the following optional personal safety items if you prefer or need them:
Mask: If you are sensitive to rock dust.
Gloves: Bring a pair just in case you need hand protection.
Goggles: To protect your eyes (if you don’t already wear glasses).
Apron: To protect your clothing if you plan on going somewhere else right after the session.
Attendance & Cancellation Policy
Due to limited capacity and high demand for specific equipment stations, we want to ensure every interested member has an opportunity for hands-on learning. If you are unable to attend your scheduled session, please cancel your reservation online at least 48 hours in advance so that members on the waitlist may claim the spot. Thank you for your consideration.
How to Register
Ready to secure your spot? Head over to the link below to view weekly availability and claim your seat. We look forward to seeing you there.