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
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
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
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
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
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
