Club Activities
Marie Cole Skill Center
LAPIDARY CLASS REGISTRATION
2026 SCHEDULE:
We’re booked for the rest of 2025! See registration details below for the 2026 class schedule.
Classes run for 3 consecutive Saturdays.
REGISTRATION & INQUIRIES:
- Contact Bill Verge: weverge@gmail.com
- Schedule at least 24 hours in advance
- *Current Club Membership Required: New and renewal memberships can be signed up in the lab at the start of any lapidary class - see Membership Page.
- Club Members’ Fee: $75.00
- Non-Members’ Fee: $75.00 + $15 individual or $20 family membership dues.
- CLASS HOURS: Saturdays 10:00AM -12:30PM
- LOCATION: Clubhouse at 209 Oswego Street Liverpool NY 13088
MATERIALS TO BRING:
- Rubber apron (recommended). Fabric apron is second best choice
- Optional: Protective eye wear (the lab has plenty to borrow)
- Optional: A slab of Jasper or Agate. The club has plenty of beautiful slabs to purchase for a small donation
MARIE COLE SKILL CENTER CUTTING LABORATORY
Lab Use Requirements:
Lab Use Requirements:
Lab Use Requirements:
- Completion of John Sweeney's lapidary class or classes completed through our club.
- Current membership to Syracuse Gem & Mineral
Hours of Operation:
Lab Use Requirements:
Lab Use Requirements:
Saturdays 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Our Fully Equipped Lab
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In The Lab: Student & Hobbyist Gallery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have questions about taking our Lapidary Classes, we have answers!
No worries, we can work around your work or vacation schedule.
We love seeing new faces, feel free to visit during club meeting hours to fill out & submit your application ($15 member fee) for your club membership and register for lapidary classes. We can sign you right up for both the club membership and cabochon cutting.
You can also Download an application here.