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Mt Franklin lookout

Field Trip To Daylesford & Castlemaine

As one of the many fossicking trips planned throughout the year by our enthusiastic field trip officers (Gavin and Darryl), it was decided that the Daylesford and Castlemaine areas needed further exploration, with the help of a local geologist - Julian Hollis. More than twenty ELC members chose to attend and with the sun shining on Mount Franklin, we met at … Read More

An example of what is possible.

Classy Glass With Michael Saba

A new, popular course offered at the Essendon Gem & Lapidary Club is an Introduction to Glass Fusing (Jewellery) with Michael Saba. The club buys the System 96 (soft) glass and Michael teaches the creation of glass fused pieces using specific tools of the trade. Michael teaches club members from age 8 to 80. The process involves cleaning, scoring … Read More

Don was proud of buying a new tumbler from Liz.

Exhibition Photos 2012

Held on 24th & 25th March 2012, the Essendon Gem and Lapidary Club Annual Show was lots of fun and enjoyed by members and Victorian lapidary enthusiasts. Not only did we have a few new stallholders this year, but there were … Read More

No scratches! This one's going to be a beauty!

Faceting – The Jewels Of Essendon

Every few months, workshop teachers Don and Len hold a faceting course for members. The club provides all the tools and machines and also some gemstones to get started with and there's a fee to join the course. Don and Len have … Read More

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VALE Ralph Norgate Smith

VALE Ralph Norgate Smith VGCA Life Member, Past President and Vice-President Passed away peacefully in the early hours of Thursday 10th February in his 91st year. In 1966 Ralph and his wife, Doreen, were shopping in … Read More

GEMBOREE® 2010 - Devonport

Gemboree 2010 – Devonport

Foreword: I arrived back home on 20th April, 2010, after a three delightful weeks exploring the wonders of Tasmania following a great GEMBOREE® in Devonport at Easter. Sadly, at my wife Jenny’s insistance, some of this was done … Read More