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What We Do The Sacramento Mineral Society is a non- profit organization dedicated to increasing interest and knowledge of mineralogy, its related sciences, and the lapidary arts. We promote and organize field trips to collect specimens, study geology, and learn about minerals as they occur in nature. We also offer ongoing education and practice of lapidary techniques and the related arts. We seek those interested in mineralogy and the related sciences, and lapidary and the related arts. We encourage an active junior membership and individuals who will carry our club into the future for years to come. We award geological scholarships each year to individuals from local colleges. Members volunteer their time throughout the year for community services, nature-related events, and gem shows and related activities. The Sacramento Mineral Society is a member of the California Federation of Mineralogical Societies, the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies, and the Co-Op Field Trip Chairman’s Association of Northern California. |
What We Offer A Lapidary Shop: Our shop is open to members twice a week and is staffed by experienced members willing to share their knowledge and technique in the creation of cabochons and rock cutting. Coming soon to our shop are the tools and equipment to explore metalsmithing and casting through the lost wax method. Classes: Ongoing classes in bead work, wire wrap, glass fusion, casting, wax modeling, mineralogy, and many others. Large Rock Pile: Tons of material to work with for only a small price per pound. The annual Golden Harvest of Gems, Jewelry, and Minerals show held each November at the Scottish Rite Temple. And… a library of geology and lapidary-related reference books, participation in and announcement of other area gem and mineral shows and field trips, educational opportunities, a monthly newsletter, and more! |
Ongoing Activities SMS Business Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.at the Rancho Cordova clubhouse. SMS Educational Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Rancho Cordova clubhouse. Each month we present a different topic related to the geological sciences, or lapidary or jewelry work, and a Silent Auction is often included in the evening’s activities. Guests are always welcome! The Lapidary Shop is open to members each Wednesday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Yearly Shows and Events April : Gem Faire booth at Cal Expo and the SMS Open House BBQ and Tailgate event on the clubhouse grounds. May : Participation in Synder’s Pow Wow in Valley Springs, California. September : Gem Faire booth at the Scottish Rite Temple and Open House BBQ and Tailgate event on the clubhouse grounds. November : SMS Annual Show, The Golden Harvest of Gems, Jewelry & Minerals, at the Scottish Rite Temple. December : SMS Christmas party. |