Austin Gem and Mineral Society

10/16/2026

ONE WEEK AWAY! Join us for Gem Capers next week, Oct. 23-25th at Palmer Events Center for our annual Gem Capers event where you will find cabs, slabs and beautiful jewelry. You neve know what you'll find at Austin Gem and Mineral Society's 75th Gem Capers!

10/14/2026

Join us for Gem Capers next week, Oct. 23-25th at Palmer Events Center for our annual Gem Capers event where you will find cabs, slabs and beautiful jewelry. You neve know what you'll find at Austin Gem and Mineral Society's 75th Gem Capers!

We strive to instill in others of all ages a love and understanding of the geological sciences and associated lapidary arts by exhibiting the beauty of the natural world, its geological processes, and the art which may be produced from the fruits of these processes by the amateur and skilled artisan...

10/13/2026

Join us for Gem Capers next week, Oct. 23-25th at Palmer Events Center for our annual Gem Capers event where you will find cabs, slabs and beautiful jewelry. You neve know what you'll find at Austin Gem and Mineral Society's 75th Gem Capers!

10/10/2026

Don't take our club for granite—it's time to volunteer for Gem Capers! 💎⛏️

We're a 100% volunteer crew, and this massive fundraiser keeps our Each One Teach One program rocking. We need YOU to make the magic happen.

Your reward? One full year of undisputed bragging rights about what a rockstar you are (at least until we ask you again next year 😉

Don't wait for us to apply pressure (that's for making diamonds). Be a little bolder and sign up today! 👇

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09/25/2026

We are less than a month away from our 75th GEM CAPERS at Palmer Events Center. Come on our October 23rd - 28th to learn more about gems and minerals, have the kids dig for treasure and explore beautiful gems and jewelry. This year, we are focusing on the American Southwest with Four Corners, a theme honoring the shared geology of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah. Join us!

09/24/2026

Want to learn the art of wire wrapping? 🌀 You're in luck!

We’re hosting a Wire Wrapping Meetup THIS SATURDAY at AGMS HQ. 🏢

Wire wrapping expert Dee Fly will be in the house! She’ll be sharing her best tips and showing you exactly how to transform simple wire into stunning, one-of-a-kind jewelry. ✨

🗓️ When: This Saturday
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 Where: AGMS HQ

09/24/2026

Join us for our next Monthly member meeting TONIGHT, Thursday, Sept. 24th at 7:00 at the AGMS Clubhouse. This month we will hear from Ron Cameron and Laird Fowler who will discuss Mineral Displays. Join us for fun, fellowship and fascinating information this TONIGHT at 7:00.

09/23/2026

It's Open Workshop Wednesday TODAY, and we are opening up the shop for you to finally cross that project off your to-do list.

Choose your session today:

☀️ Afternoon: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM with John Connors
🌙 Evening: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM with Eric Kang

Come for the tools and productivity, stay for the great company!

09/23/2026

Join us for our next Monthly member meeting Thursday, Sept. 24th at 7:00 at the AGMS Clubhouse. This month we will hear from Ron Cameron and Laird Fowler who will discuss Mineral Displays. Join us for fun, fellowship and fascinating information this Thursday at 7:00.

09/22/2026

Guess what day it is? It's the Maker's Special Interest Group meeting TONIGHT at AGMS HQ. Join us TONIGHT from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm for networking and learning experiences to support makers with their rock/gem/mineral related crafts to take them beyond current class offerings. Meetings will include participant Show-and-Tell, group discussions, problem solving sessions, explore related arts, techniques, mediums and offer special presentations.