Upcoming events
If you are wanting to learn Silversmithing, on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm, we will hold a Silversmithing Induction Course.
You MUST complete this before you can go onto any other silversmithing activities.
Places for this will be limited and you will need to book. You can't just turn up and hope an instructor will be available.
You must be a member of the Townsville Gem & Mineral Club to attend this course.
Dates: First Tuesday of every month starting Tuesday 4 February 2025 and finishing Tuesday 2 December 2025
| Event Date | Tuesday, 1st July 2025 |
| Individual Price | Cost of session is $5.00 plus materials. Must be a member. |
The Townsville Gem & Mineral Show is being held again over the weekend of the 19th and 20th of July.
Location: Townsville Sports Precinct - 24 Burke Street, North Ward
Saturday 19th - 9am to 4pm and Sunday 20th - 9am to 2pm The Gem Show provides families and individuals of all ages and abilities with a opportunity to enjoy the event as a day out, participating in the activities provided, being able to take your time to look through the stalls, as well as being able to sit and enjoy the food and beverages under a large covered area with tables and seating provided.
The ‘Gem Show’ will be held over two days attracting local residents and visitors from around the region and nationally. This event is open to the public. Food, drinks, snacks, coffee and over 70 vendor stalls. Vendors, local and interstate will be onsite selling all things related to gems, minerals and jewellery.
Come and ‘shuck a freshwater oyster’ to find a pearl, pan for gold at the gold panning stall, find some polished stones in the ‘sand pit’ (kids love this), try ‘flat lapping’ to polish a stone, faceting and lapidary demonstrations, silversmithing workshops and member displays. Pick-up a jewellery bargain or get your lapidary / jewellery making supplies.
4TripleT Radio will be broadcasting onsite. Make sure to enter the ‘mystery raffle’ for some great prizes.
| Event Date | Saturday, 19th July 2025 |
| Event End Date | Sunday, 20th July 2025 |
| Individual Price | Entry Fee $5 - Kids 12 and under are Free |
This glass bead workshop, with Alison from Barrier Reef Glass Beads, is for current financial members of the Townsville Gem & Mineral Club.
You must be 14 years and older, this class is not suitable for young children.
$10.00 workshop fee applies. The class will be limited to 4 people only.
If you cannot make the class, please make sure you let us know so we can offer your spot to the waitlist.
Dates: Saturday 22 March 25, Saturday 17th May 25, Saturday 20 September 25
| Event Date | Saturday, 20th September 2025 |
| Individual Price | $10.00 |