El Paso Mineral and Gem Society
El Paso Mineral and Gem Society
Classes run for six weeks and we take a break, typically one week, between them.
Next M/W class runs 23 Feb to 1 Apr 2026
Next T/T class runs 24 Feb to 2 Apr 2026
Lapidary- Monday and Wednesday 9am-12pm
Cutting a rock/stone into slabs then shape and polish theSchoom to make a cabochon
Silversmith- (two classes) Monday and Wednesday 9am-12pm & 12:30-3:30pm (afternoon class)
Setting a cabochon in silver. Cutting, shaping and soldering the silver into jewelry
Faceting- (Currently unavailable)
Lost Wax Casting- Tuesday and Thursday 9am-12pm
Carving a mold out of wax to make a plaster mold and pouring the melted metal into the form.
Creative Arts- Tuesday and Thursday 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Alternative methods of jewelry making offered at different sessions such as wire wrapping, glass fusing, beading, chain making, precious metal clay, etc.
For information and registration call 915-212-0391,
Mon.-Fri. from 9am-4pm