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*Important Notice: Gemstones and Lapidary Arts Program Registration*
Due to the overwhelming popularity of our Gemstones and Lapidary Arts program, registration will now be conducted ONLINE ONLY.
Please be aware that space is extremely limited, with only 8 seats available. Registration will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

While we take every precaution to prevent over-enrollment, technical errors can occasionally occur. In the unlikely event that more registrations are processed than available seats, the last transactions processed may be subject to a refund.

  • Gemstones and Lapidary Arts
  • Fee: $55.00
    Item Number: 2501JWL10101
    Dates: 8/5/2025 - 8/19/2025
    Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 3
    Location: Northside Learning Center - Bldg C
    Instructor: John Speck
    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.

    This course is intended for beginning and advanced students. Beginning students learn the art of lapidary, cutting and polishing gemstones that can be used to make beautiful jewelry. Using diamond-based lapidary equipment, each participant will make 2-3 finished gemstones. No prior experience is required. Advanced students are those that have taken this course before and will, therefore, require less supervision. They will be allowed to work with a larger range of and more challenging lapidary materials. Special thanks goes to The Southwest Gem and Mineral Society in San Antonio for supplying the lapidary equipment used in the class.


    A supply fee of $30 is payable to the instructor and provides safety equipment, raw gemstones, use of all tools and equipment, and jewelry materials.

 

  • Gemstones and Lapidary Arts
  • Fee: $55.00
    Item Number: 2501JWL10102
    Dates: 8/5/2025 - 8/19/2025
    Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 3
    Location: Northside Learning Center - Bldg C
    Instructor: John Speck
    THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.

    This course is intended for beginning and advanced students. Beginning students learn the art of lapidary, cutting and polishing gemstones that can be used to make beautiful jewelry. Using diamond-based lapidary equipment, each participant will make 2-3 finished gemstones. No prior experience is required. Advanced students are those that have taken this course before and will, therefore, require less supervision. They will be allowed to work with a larger range of and more challenging lapidary materials. Special thanks goes to The Southwest Gem and Mineral Society in San Antonio for supplying the lapidary equipment used in the class.


    A supply fee of $30 is payable to the instructor and provides safety equipment, raw gemstones, use of all tools and equipment, and jewelry materials.

 

  • Gemstones and Lapidary Arts
  • Fee: $55.00
    Item Number: 2501JWL10103
    Dates: 6/10/2025 - 6/24/2025
    Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 3
    Location: NISD Testing Annex
    Room: Classroom
    Instructor: John Speck
    This class is already in session.  Contact our office at 210-397-8100 for additional information. 

    This course is intended for beginning and advanced students. Beginning students learn the art of lapidary, cutting and polishing gemstones that can be used to make beautiful jewelry. Using diamond-based lapidary equipment, each participant will make 2-3 finished gemstones. No prior experience is required. Advanced students are those that have taken this course before and will, therefore, require less supervision. They will be allowed to work with a larger range of and more challenging lapidary materials. Special thanks goes to The Southwest Gem and Mineral Society in San Antonio for supplying the lapidary equipment used in the class.


    A supply fee of $30 is payable to the instructor and provides safety equipment, raw gemstones, use of all tools and equipment, and jewelry materials. Please note that the upcoming lapidary program will be held at a new location: the NISD Testing Annex Classroom, located at 5647 Grissom Rd, San Antonio, TX 78238.
 

  • Gemstones and Lapidary Arts
  • Fee: $55.00
    Item Number: 2501JWL10104
    Dates: 6/10/2025 - 6/24/2025
    Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 3
    Location: NISD Testing Annex
    Room: Classroom
    Instructor: John Speck
    This class is already in session.  Contact our office at 210-397-8100 for additional information. 

    This course is intended for beginning and advanced students. Beginning students learn the art of lapidary, cutting and polishing gemstones that can be used to make beautiful jewelry. Using diamond-based lapidary equipment, each participant will make 2-3 finished gemstones. No prior experience is required. Advanced students are those that have taken this course before and will, therefore, require less supervision. They will be allowed to work with a larger range of and more challenging lapidary materials. Special thanks goes to The Southwest Gem and Mineral Society in San Antonio for supplying the lapidary equipment used in the class.


    A supply fee of $30 is payable to the instructor and provides safety equipment, raw gemstones, use of all tools and equipment, and jewelry materials.

    Please note that the upcoming lapidary program will be held at a new location: the NISD Testing Annex Classroom, located at 5647 Grissom Rd, San Antonio, TX 78238.

 

  • Gemstones and Lapidary Arts - New Students Only
  • Fee: $65.00
    Item Number: 2501JWL13101
    Dates: 6/11/2025 - 6/25/2025
    Times: 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 3
    Location: NISD Testing Annex
    Room: Classroom
    Instructor: John Speck
    This class is already in session.  Contact our office at 210-397-8100 for additional information. 
    This course is intended for new lapidary students only. Beginning students learn the art of lapidary, cutting and polishing gemstones that can be used to make beautiful jewelry. Using diamond-based lapidary equipment, each participant will make 2-3 finished gemstones. No prior experience is required. Special thanks goes to The Southwest Gem and Mineral Society in San Antonio for supplying the lapidary equipment used in the class.

    A supply fee of $30 is payable to the instructor and provides safety equipment, raw gemstones, use of all tools and equipment, and jewelry materials. **Please note that this program is specifically designed for new beginners who have no prior experience in lapidary. To ensure a focused learning environment for those starting their lapidary journey, we are restricting enrollment to individuals who have never taken this course before. If you have previously participated in our lapidary program, your registration is subject to cancellation. We understand your enthusiasm, but this particular session is dedicated to introducing the fundamentals to new learners.
 

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