The West of Scotland Mineral and Lapidary Society was founded in 1966 by a group of people who had a common interest in collecting, studying, and polishing semi-precious stones. For the last 25 years the Society’s clubroom has been based in Knightswood Community Centre, Knightswood, Glasgow, G13 3DD.
The primary aim of the Society is to foster an interest in natural minerals, Lapidary (the cutting, shaping, and polishing of stones) and in the craftmanship required both for lapidary and its associated crafts on a non-commercial basis. The Society has now extended its skillset to include enamelling and some members silversmith to set their stones.
To celebrate this year’s Scottish Geology Festival, the WSMLS are opening their workshop to interested visitors on the above dates and times when members are working. You can head along to discover the art of lapidary and find out how to cut, shape, and polish beautiful stones and gems. The Society also offers training on enamelling!
The open sessions will be held on the following dates:
Tuesday 10th, 17th and 24th September @ 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Thursday 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th September @ 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Free drop-in event, no booking required.
An event in the Scottish Geology Festival 2024, organised by the Scottish Geology Trust. Please support us: Discover – Support – Join.
