Calgary Rock And Lapidary Club (Crlc)

Non-profit organization for those interested in rocks, fossils, minerals, gems, & collecting. We offer classes and equipment usage at our clubhouse.

See our website for our School Outreach Program:
https://crlc. ca /school

-Sponsors an annual public show where the public can learn through demos, and exhibits.
-Organizes field trips (covered by public liability insurance) for collecting lapidary materials, fossils, minerals and gold panning.
-Has an extensive library available for use by the members.
-Offers classes (held at the new clubhouse) in most aspects of the hobby: Cabochons, Opals, Carving, Silversmithing, Casting, Mineral and Fossil Identification, etc. , subject to the availability of instructors and the interests of the members.
-Hosts informal social events for the members such as Barbecues and Potluck Suppers
-Provides membership in the Alberta Federation of Rock Clubs [AFRC] and the Gem and Mineral Federation of Canada [GMFC] , linking YOU with Rockhounds right across Canada.
-Acts as your spokesman at Government levels and private sectors on matters of concern to YOU, the Rockhound