Club Details

Club Address:-

Leisure Court, Mackay  
Location: Local Telephone
Directory Map 21 G 12.

For further details
please contact:-

P.O. Box 278, Mackay, Qld
Phone: (07) 49578824.

Membership Details:-

Family membership: $     per year.
Single: $      per year.  
Insurance: $     per person.    

Workshop:-

Lapidary Workshop:- Lapidary - Wednesdays  9am & 7pm & Saturdays 1.30pm

Silver Smithing:- Mondays 7pm
Silver Casting:-  1st Friday 7pm and following Saturday morning  - of the month.
Faceting:- As required.
Wire Artistry:- Second Saturday 1.30pm

Committee Meetings:-

The third Wednesday of the month at 8.30am.   
All Welcome. AGM the last Tuesday of November at 7.30pm

Club Show:-

Our big event for the year is our Annual Gem Fair.  This is held on the second Sunday in
October at our Club House.
Mackay Gem & Craft Society
          Tips & Safety On Field Trips

  • Take every precaution while on field trips like making sure you have the right gear like gloves,
    boots, drinking water and basic supplies.
  • Fill in your holes after digging and beware of overhanging rocks and ledges that could collapse
    while digging below.
  • Don't go into old mine shafts as most are unstable and air quality can never be guaranteed.  
  • Always wear safety glasses when breaking or chiselling on rocks.
  • Watch out for snakes and spiders because as a rock hound you're more prone to finding these
    critters than others.
  • Always close gates after you and always take your rubbish home with you if there isn't a proper
    place to leave it.
  • Always tell someone where you are before you leave in case something goes wrong!
  • Always have a first aid kit close by.
  • If you haven't been to an area before draw yourself a map or have a map with you so you don't
    get lost. Mobile phones don't work everywhere!
  • Wear a good hat and sunscreen so you don't get sunburnt.
  • Never forget: FOOD, SNACKS, DRINKS & MEDICATION.



Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to ask permission from any private property owner at any location
when searching for gemstones before you enter any such property. You may also be required to
possess a fossicking license as per state laws.

Safety In The Workshop

  • Don't have loose clothing around any moving machine parts and keep guards on equipment at
    all times.
  • Wear safety glasses while grinding and using any pickle or acid compounds.
  • Wear a filter face mask if required.
  • Don't spill water on any electric motors. Electricity and water don't mix.
  • Keep fingers and hands clear of sharp moving parts.
  • Wear rubber gloves if handling any acids or pickling solutions.
  • Use tweezers when handling hot soldered jewelry.
  • Have a first aid kit near by at all times.