What it is

The El Paso Mineral and Gem Society (EPMGS) School, which the Class Descriptions page names The Redgie Medlock School of Jewelry Arts, runs recurring six-week lapidary classes at Memorial Park Senior Center in El Paso, Texas. The Class Descriptions page defines the lapidary class as “the art of cutting slabs of stones/rocks, shape them and polish them … to make cabochons for jewelry.” The School page says the instructors are experienced society members. It is a class program, not a retail shop.

Who it’s for

Beginners and returning cutters in El Paso and the surrounding area who want a structured, multi-week introduction to slabbing and cabochon cutting. It also suits students who want to set their own cabochons in the society’s silversmithing class.

Why it’s listed

It’s a lapidary-primary class with first-party pages that give the class location, weekly days and times, the current session dates, a printed fee and a class-size limit. It runs in repeating six-week sessions, so it’s an ongoing program, not a one-off. It is Lapidary Plaza’s first El Paso workshop listing. J.H. Kalmore Company, also in El Paso, is listed as a supplier.

Official URL

https://www.epmgstx.org/Current-Class-Schedule

Class descriptions: https://www.epmgstx.org/Class-Descriptions
School: https://www.epmgstx.org/School
Sign up & fees: https://www.epmgstx.org/Sign-Up
Society home: https://www.epmgstx.org/

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Location

Memorial Park Senior Center, 1800 Byron St, El Paso, TX 79930. The Sign Up page says students who want to attend must come to the center in person, and that the facility is open 9 a.m.–4 p.m. For information and registration, call 915-212-0391, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

This is a workshop (club-run class program). It is not a club listing and not a store.

Notes

Schedule (Current Class Schedule page): classes run for six weeks, then the school typically takes a one-week break. The previous session ran September 9 to October 14, 2026, and the session on the check date ran October 26 to December 2, 2026. Lapidary meets Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Fees (Sign Up and Class Descriptions pages): the Sign Up page lists $50.00 covering 6 weeks, 2 days a week. The Class Descriptions page says tuition is “approximately $50.00 per class” per session, with material fees based on your projects. Confirm the current fee by phone.
Class size and materials: up to 6 students per session. Basic materials and tools are provided for beginners, and more materials are for sale. Skilled students may bring their own materials and tools. Volunteer skilled craftspeople oversee each session.
Other classes: silversmithing (Monday and Wednesday, morning and afternoon), lost wax casting (Tuesday and Thursday), and creative arts such as wire wrapping, glass fusing and metal clay. The schedule page listed faceting as currently unavailable on the check date.
Show: the society’s home page lists its annual El Paso Mineral and Gem Show starting Friday, December 4, 2026 (a three-day event) at the El Maida Shrine Temple.
The Sign Up page’s note about “4-hour” sessions doesn’t match the 9 a.m.–12 p.m. schedule. Call to confirm class hours.
Not affiliated with Lapidary Plaza. No email, phone call or form was used.

FAQ

Q: When does the El Paso Mineral and Gem Society lapidary class meet?
A: Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., in six-week sessions. The session on the check date ran October 26 to December 2, 2026.

Q: Where are the classes held?
A: At Memorial Park Senior Center, 1800 Byron St, El Paso, TX 79930.

Q: How much does it cost?
A: The society’s pages list $50 for a six-week session (two days a week), plus material fees based on your projects. Call 915-212-0391 to confirm.

Q: Do I need experience or my own tools?
A: No. Basic materials and tools are provided for beginners. Experienced students can bring their own.

Q: How do I register?
A: Call 915-212-0391, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., or sign up in person at Memorial Park Senior Center.