A club for Mineralogy, Paleontology & Lapidary arts
Earth's Past is Our Playground!
January Clubhouse Events
JANUARY 24: Bead Group
Saturday, January 24 1-4PM at the Clubhouse
After several years’ absence GMSS is bringing back the Club’s Bead Group! Get together with fellow beaders or try out a new hobby with club friends.
- $5.00 Fee
- Club membership required
- Signup to attend: beadgroup@gmss.club
- Request a kit to purchase or materials list in email.
JANUARY 27: Show Committee Meeting
Tuesday January 27, 7:00PM at the Clubhouse
All club members invited - see how you can participate in the show! Kicking off the first show committee meeting for GemWorld 2026. 100% volunteer run by our club membership, It’s the largest & most popular summer gem show on the East Coast.
All Month: Library Clearance: Cozy Winter Reads!
Bundled-up Themes • Mystery Mix Grab Packs
Saturdays at the Clubhouse
Noon-4PM (Lapidary Shop Hours)
All thru January until gone!
Classic Nonfiction goodies of Geological Wonders, stories of rockhounding & historic mines, crystals, dinosaurs, fossils, build your knowledge and stay motivated for summer rockhounding ventures
Lapidary Lab Now Open Thursdays
The Marie Cole Lapidary Lab will be open
Every Thursday evening beginning January 8, 2026
Assistant Supervisor: Jamie Cary
Open Lab Hours:
Thursday: 6-9PM
Saturday: 1-4PM
Lab Fee: $7.00
⚒️ About Our Club 💎
Are you drawn to crystals, rocks, and fossils? Exploring Geological attractions at parks? Making gemstone art and jewelry? We're a hobby club in Central New York for people of all ages and experiences to enjoy the wonders & treasures of the Earth, and learning lapidary arts!
Join a More Active Role with Your Club
Help us expand our club's programs! Whether you're a new member or with the club for years, opportunities are here to enjoy a bigger role with your ideas, engagement and contributions within the rockhounding community.
Upcoming Lapidary Classes
Our Lapidary Course & Certification gives you skills to cut and polish your rocks, PLUS access to the lapidary shop & equipment (Saturdays 1-4) for all your creative gemstone ventures.