Monthly Meetings
We hold monthly meetings in person or virtual depending on the event and the time of the year.
The upcoming meetings are listed in the newsletter.
Some of the presentations have included talks on fossils; Turquoise and the mines of the Southwest; classes on wire wrapping; class on how to use a jeweler's saw; Onyx. The history of pearls.
We provide refreshments, there are usually rocks for sale, and we have drawings for rocks and minerals.
Everyone is welcome and there are no fees.
The meetings are held at the Redwood City Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Avenue, Redwood City, CA unless otherwise noted.
We hold an annual picnic in the summer, date TBD.
Every December we hold an annual Holiday Potluck Party, with rock and jewelry sales and Rock Bingo. We provide the main course and drinks.
To subscribe to the newsletter please fill out the Newsletter Form. All events, meetings, field trips and classes are always listed in the newsletter. They are open to the public but can be limited in size. We suggest signing up for the newsletter so you never miss an event.
The upcoming meetings are listed in the newsletter.
Some of the presentations have included talks on fossils; Turquoise and the mines of the Southwest; classes on wire wrapping; class on how to use a jeweler's saw; Onyx. The history of pearls.
We provide refreshments, there are usually rocks for sale, and we have drawings for rocks and minerals.
Everyone is welcome and there are no fees.
The meetings are held at the Redwood City Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Avenue, Redwood City, CA unless otherwise noted.
We hold an annual picnic in the summer, date TBD.
Every December we hold an annual Holiday Potluck Party, with rock and jewelry sales and Rock Bingo. We provide the main course and drinks.
To subscribe to the newsletter please fill out the Newsletter Form. All events, meetings, field trips and classes are always listed in the newsletter. They are open to the public but can be limited in size. We suggest signing up for the newsletter so you never miss an event.
Lapidary Classes
The Sequoia Gem and Mineral Society, in association with the Los Altos Peninsula Gem & Geology Society, offers its members classes and access to the Los Altos Lapidary Shop.
The classes are held in the basement of The Garden House building at Shoupe Park, 400 University Avenue, Los Altos, California. The lapidary shop is open to the public, but you should sign up in advance as the class size is limited due to space. Click here for hours of operation.
The classes are held in the basement of The Garden House building at Shoupe Park, 400 University Avenue, Los Altos, California. The lapidary shop is open to the public, but you should sign up in advance as the class size is limited due to space. Click here for hours of operation.
Field Trips
Weather and other conditions permitting, we sponsor or promote several field trips. Some of our field trips are one day in length, but many are overnight. We also provide information on field trips sponsored by other gem and mineral clubs throughout the West Coast.
Weather and other conditions permitting, we try to schedule a trip to Covelo, California, and we look for Covelo jade, serpentine and jasper. The location is past the town of Covelo on the Eel River. Walking on the riverbed is quite an experience but nothing beats actually finding a quality piece of jade or a wonderful specimen of red jasper with white stringers. We usually go up on a Friday and stay through Sunday, camping at a nearby campground. These trips require members to have their own camping equipment as there is no motel close by.
Field trips are listed in the Newsletter.
Weather and other conditions permitting, we try to schedule a trip to Covelo, California, and we look for Covelo jade, serpentine and jasper. The location is past the town of Covelo on the Eel River. Walking on the riverbed is quite an experience but nothing beats actually finding a quality piece of jade or a wonderful specimen of red jasper with white stringers. We usually go up on a Friday and stay through Sunday, camping at a nearby campground. These trips require members to have their own camping equipment as there is no motel close by.
Field trips are listed in the Newsletter.
Gem and Mineral Show
Societies/Clubs invite Dealers to shows to feature selections of rocks, minerals, gems, jewelry and associated specialties. Shows can also offer demonstrations, displays and activities for you to enjoy. If you want to learn about the hobby, be sure to visit a show in your community. It’s an excellent time to meet members and find out what the society or club has to offer. Upcoming California Gem & Mineral Shows are listed on our website (click here), or can be found on the website for the California Federation of Mineralogic Societies (click here).