Established in 1948, the Maricopa Lapidary Society is devoted to educating its members and the general public about the Lapidary Arts. We share knowledge about rocks, gemstones and minerals, along with the creative skills necessary for cutting and polishing these materials to reveal their natural beauty.
The Maricopa Lapidary Society is a group of people with varied backgrounds and ages, who share a passion for Lapidary. Rewarding club experiences are made possible by the efforts of an all-volunteer organization which relies on the time and talents of our members. We encourage everyone to get involved in helping with activities, such as classes, field trips, displays, or our booth at gem shows.
Lapidary Classes
Lapidary Classes, taught by Doug Duffy, take place at the North Mountain Visitor Center and are held for 4 consecutive Wednesdays from 9:00 am till Noon. Price is $60 for 12 hours of Instruction. Classes are held in Doug's classroom at the Visitor Center. There are four grinding/sanding units and at least one brand new trim saw for your use. Once completed, you will be certified by Doug on all of the lapidary equipment in the classroom and will be eligible to participate in Open Studio on Thursdays. Call Doug for more info at 602.973.4291. This class fills fast since there is only room for four students at a time, so call Doug as soon as you know you want to take his class to get on the wait list.
Regular Club Meetings
Our meetings are scheduled to take place at 7:00PM on the third Tuesday of each month (excluding July), and are held at the North Mountain Visitor Center, 12950 N 7th Street, Phoenix AZ. Each month, we feature educational presentations by guest speakers or skill demonstration by local artisans, some of which are our own members, and may include some hands-on activities. There are door prizes and refreshments. Visitors are welcome! Attend 3 meetings or MLS functions to be eligible to join the club.
Map & Directions
No plans for field trips at this time.
No plans for Gem Shows at this time.
