ABOUT OPLC
A Tucson tradition built around rocks, creativity and community.
Old Pueblo Lapidary Club brings together people who share an interest in lapidary arts, jewelry making, minerals, geology and the natural world.
LEARN. CREATE.
CONNECT.
Old Pueblo Lapidary Club was organized in Tucson in 1970 to increase and share knowledge of the lapidary arts and related fields, including mineralogy, earth sciences, metalworking, creative design, enameling and engraving.
Today, the club welcomes beginners, hobbyists and experienced artisans alike with extensive club-owned facilities, shops and equipment, along with hands-on classes, open shop time, educational programs, meetings, field trips, a library and the club newsletter, Cutting Remarks.
MORE THAN A CLUBHOUSE.
OPLC gives members opportunities to learn new skills, use specialized equipment, explore Arizona geology and connect with people who share the same interests.
HANDS-ON LEARNING
Classes and instruction in lapidary arts, jewelry making and related techniques.
CLUB FACILITIES
Club-owned shops, specialized equipment and scheduled open shop sessions for members.
FIELD TRIPS & EVENTS
Field trips, educational programs, monthly meetings and special club activities throughout the year.
COMMUNITY
A place for beginners, hobbyists and experienced artisans to learn, create and share their interests.
OPLC CD
Access the Old Pueblo Lapidary Club CD and explore this downloadable club resource.
DOWNLOAD THE CDMORE THAN FIVE DECADES OF OPLC.
Old Pueblo Lapidary Club was organized in Tucson in 1970 with a purpose of increasing and sharing knowledge of the lapidary arts and related fields.
Over the years, the club has continued to bring together people interested in rocks, minerals, earth sciences, metalworking, jewelry making and creative design while providing opportunities to learn, create and share knowledge.
READ THE FULL CLUB HISTORYLEARNING & LAPIDARY ARTS
PROUDLY AFFILIATED WITH
ROCKY MOUNTAIN FEDERATION OF MINERALOGICAL SOCIETIES
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MINERALOGICAL SOCIETIES
THERE'S A PLACE
FOR YOU AT OPLC.
Whether you're discovering lapidary arts for the first time or you've been creating for years, become part of a community built around learning, creativity and a shared fascination with stone.
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