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Arlington Gem and Mineral Club

Founded in 1957 to encourage the public in the study of earth sciences, lapidary arts and all related fields through training and education, AGMC boasts a rich history as a non-profit volunteer organization spanning over four generations. We are one of the largest and most active gem and mineral clubs in Texas. Most importantly, we are a community of talented individuals who come together to share interests, to learn, to grow and to foster creativity.  With general membership and youth programs, we are dedicated to retaining our current talent of seasoned individuals while attracting and developing the next generation of scientists, engineers, rock hounds, silversmiths and jewelers.

AGMC has long recognized how important developing and maintaining an active healthy life style is to the wellbeing of individuals. We not only have a significant older population in our membership; we have an ever expanding number of younger members joining which bodes well for the future.  As you learn more about us, you will come to recognize that our training, education and social programs are targeted at ensuring our younger members develop the skills and our older members maintain the skills to function well in daily life and work. Our activities address creativity, problem solving, interacting successfully with others and in the case of field trips, physical activity.  The frequency of programs and multi-generational participation help address the feelings of isolation and separation which can occur because of losses, life changes, health reasons or crisis as evidenced during this Covid19 pandemic. 

Known for its generous array of classes, the club offers learning and teaching opportunities in subjects related to the lapidary arts, glass and beading, enameling, metal arts including but not limited to silversmithing, casting, wire wrapping and other jewelry making and design techniques. A robust source of subject matter expertise is provided through a combination of resident volunteer instructors, guest lecturers and visiting master craftsmen.  A more comprehensive list of currently available classes can be found under “Classes : Class & Lab Sign-up and Event Calendar.”

We sponsor field trips locally in the Dallas - Fort Worth Area, regionally, statewide, and out of state for such adventures as hunting fossils, crystals, or any other gems and minerals which are of interest to rock hounds. Through our relationships with other organizations and individuals, we also sponsor site visits including museums and private collections to further our education programs.  Our flagship event is our annual Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show & Sale in June. Detailed information on the show can be found under “events” on the website. The show brings together local, regional and international vendors, members for demonstrations, door prizes, auctions, Raffles, Classes and of course, sales of all things interesting in gems, minerals, fossils and jewelry.

We invite you to join our monthly pot luck dinner to socialize, listen to guest speakers on a variety of subjects; have a chance to win door prizes and raffle prizes and learn more about us. For more information visit us on Facebook (Arlington Gem and Mineral Club) or on Instagram (@agemclub).

We are a proud member of the South Central Federation of Mineral Societies, the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies, and proudly support the AFMS scholarship program.

 Monthly Meetings

Monthly Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at:

1408 Gibbins Rd. Arlington, TX 76011

Starting at 7:30 pm (Potluck and socializing starts at 6:30 pm)

Everyone is welcome to attend. It is a perfect opportunity to see and hear what the club has to offer.

We hope to see you there.

Mailing Address - P.O. Box 986 Arlington, TX 76004-0986

Upcoming Classes

Click to Sign-up for a Class, Lab or to see the AGMC Event Calendar

The list below shows only the next 30 Classes and Labs. For a full calendar list of the classes and labs offered please click on the above "CLASS & LAB SIGN-UP" button and enter your Membership Password. To sign-up for a Class or Lab "Click" on the Class or Lab below and when prompted enter the Membership Password provided to you when you paid your membership yearly dues and follow the instructions to Register for the Class or Lab. Or, click on the above “CLASS & LAB SIGN-UP” button and enter the Membership Password, then use the calendar to find and register for the Class or Lab. Click on the day, then the Class or Lab you want and follow the instructions to Register for the Class or Lab. When you are signing up Please make sure you select the date you want. You must be a Member in good standing to register for Classes or Labs. Members must register online to reserve a seat in a Lab or Class. To be fair to the Instructors and Supervisors, Walk-ins are no longer available. Thank you.

If you are not an AGMC member you can see a detailed description of the Classes and Labs here : Course Guide

Classes are only available to current AGMC members

If you are interested in attending a class and are not a current member, please fill out the “Membership sign-up” form available on the home page or with the link below.

Classes are available for sign-up from the “Class & Lab Sign-up” button on the home page.

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