ABOUT US

Welcome to the Scottish Mineral and Lapidary Club

This Club is the longest running Lapidary Club in Great Britain and was formally established in 1958, in Edinburgh. As the membership increased over the years the Club has moved round several premises in Edinburgh and is now in residence in new premises at

20 Maritime Lane, Leith, Edinburgh.

 

 

The Club has revived and fostered one of the traditional crafts of Scotland, a workshop and meeting place such as once was an integral part of life in the Edinburgh closes.

The present membership (approximately 100 persons) ranges in ages from 10  to 85 years, with varying social, ethnic and work backgrounds. You could say 'from all walks of life'. All the members have over the years gained varying degrees of skill and knowledge in Lapidary, Faceting, Mineralogy, Geology and Silverwork.

As the name suggests the Club is not solely a mineral or lapidary club but an amalgamation of a majority of 'sciences' associated with rocks. The Club's main object is to encourage,  and foster an interest in natural minerals, educate in the craftsmanship in relation to them on a non-commercial basis. While some members specialise in one field, others dabble in many.

All members are keen enthusiasts in their chosen part of this hobby and are only too willing to assist others whether newcomers or 'old hands'. All the members, young and old, produce wonderful articles for the love of the hobby .

 

 

Membership (2008)

Membership is open to all, subject to Committee approval.

The joining fee is presently set at £20 for adults and £10 for juniors .

The types of membership available for the Club are :

· Full (adult) :-....................£144

· Full (junior, under16) :- ....£60

· Associate :- .......................£15

(Compare these prices to night class fees AND we are open virtually all year!!!!!!!!!!)

All persons joining, as full or junior members, must complete an induction period which is under the supervision and instruction of one of our very experienced members.

If you are interested in an application form you can write or email to the addresses below.

 

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The Club's full scheduled working sessions are at present :

Monday          1900 - 2130hrs

 

Tuesday          1200 - 1500   &    1900 - 2130hrs

Wednesday    1200 - 1500   &    1900 - 2130hrs

Thursday        1200 - 1500     

Friday             1900 - 2130hrs

Visitors to the Club will always be welcome.

For larger groups, it is requested that arrangements are made in advance by emailing or writing to the addresses below.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PREMISES ARE SUITABLE FOR WHEELCHAIR ACCESS

 

If you wish further information about the Club or an application form.

mail to :
The Membership Secretary,
c/o Scottish Mineral & Lapidary Club,
20 Maritime Lane, Edinburgh. EH6 6RZ

or ...........

SMLC@fsmail.net

or

Name@lapidary.org.uk

(The first address is internet based with limited space)

Pictures of a few agates worked at the Club can be found in our ALBUM ::

Also pictures of our previous  'AT HOME'     (link to other location)

( picture download may take a few minutes)

 

OTHER SITES OF INTEREST
 

BULLETIN

British Geological Survey OPEN DAY - SATURDAY 27th SEPTEMBER

TRIP TO LEADHILLS - 28th SEPTEMBER : 0930hrs from Market Street, Edinburgh

GRAND AUCTION - SUNDAY 19th OCTOBER : 1300hrs onwards.

A.G.M. - Tuesday 2nd DECEMBER : 1900hrs for 1930hrs start.

 

 

OPEN DAYS :

‘Annual "AT HOME" — 1st and 2nd November’


 (TOP)

 

 


 Registered with Federation of Natural Science Collection Research


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 Page maintained by Alec McCreadie on behalf of the Scottish Mineral & Lapidary Club ©.

Last update - October 2008

 

Text Box:  22-09-2008 The Scottish Mineral & Lapidary Club 20 MARITIME LANE, LEITH, EDINBURGH, EH6 6RZ (www.lapidary.org.uk)     ABOUT US Welcome to the Scottish Mineral and Lapidary Club This Club is the longest running Lapidary Club in Great Britain and was formally established in 1958, in Edinburgh. As the membership increased over the years the Club has moved round several premises in Edinburgh and is now in residence in new premises at 20 Maritime Lane, Leith, Edinburgh.     The Club has revived and fostered one of the traditional crafts of Scotland, a workshop and meeting place such as once was an integral part of life in the Edinburgh closes. The present membership (approximately 100 persons) ranges in ages from 10  to 85 years, with varying social, ethnic and work backgrounds. You could say 'from all walks of life'. All the members have over the years gained varying degrees of skill and knowledge in Lapidary, Faceting, Mineralogy, Geology and Silverwork. As the name suggests the Club is not solely a mineral or lapidary club but an amalgamation of a majority of 'sciences' associated with rocks. The Club's main object is to encourage,  and foster an interest in natural minerals, educate in the craftsmanship in relation to them on a non-commercial basis. While some members specialise in one field, others dabble in many. All members are keen enthusiasts in their chosen part of this hobby and are only too willing to assist others whether newcomers or 'old hands'. All the members, young and old, produce wonderful articles for the love of the hobby .     Membership (2008) Membership is open to all, subject to Committee approval. The joining fee is presently set at £20 for adults and £10 for juniors . The types of membership available for the Club are : · Full (adult) :-....................£144 · Full (junior, under16) :- ....£60 · Associate :- .......................£15 (Compare these prices to night class fees AND we are open virtually all year!!!!!!!!!!) All persons joining, as full or junior members, must complete an induction period which is under the supervision and instruction of one of our very experienced members. If you are interested in an application form you can write or email to the addresses below.   xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx      The Club's full scheduled working sessions are at present : Monday          1900 - 2130hrs   Tuesday          1200 - 1500   &    1900 - 2130hrs Wednesday    1200 - 1500   &    1900 - 2130hrs Thursday        1200 - 1500      Friday             1900 - 2130hrs Visitors to the Club will always be welcome. For larger groups, it is requested that arrangements are made in advance by emailing or writing to the addresses below. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PREMISES ARE SUITABLE FOR WHEELCHAIR ACCESS   If you wish further information about the Club or an application form. mail to : The Membership Secretary, c/o Scottish Mineral & Lapidary Club, 20 Maritime Lane, Edinburgh. EH6 6RZ or ........... SMLC@fsmail.net or Name@lapidary.org.uk (The first address is internet based with limited space) Pictures of a few agates worked at the Club can be found in our ALBUM :: Also pictures of our previous  'AT HOME'     (link to other location) ( picture download may take a few minutes)   OTHER SITES OF INTEREST   BULLETIN British Geological Survey OPEN DAY - SATURDAY 27th SEPTEMBER TRIP TO LEADHILLS - 28th SEPTEMBER : 0930hrs from Market Street, Edinburgh GRAND AUCTION - SUNDAY 19th OCTOBER : 1300hrs onwards. A.G.M. - Tuesday 2nd DECEMBER : 1900hrs for 1930hrs start.     OPEN DAYS : ‘Annual "AT HOME" — 1st and 2nd November’ (TOP)     Registered with Federation of Natural Science Collection Research End of page. Page maintained by Alec McCreadie on behalf of the Scottish Mineral & Lapidary Club ©. Last update - October 2008  
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