Augusta gem & Mineral society (AGAMS) Education Resources
Explore free gemology courses, mineral reference tools, and hands‑on lapidary learning opportunities. Whether you’re a student, teacher, or lifelong collector, these resources will help you deepen your understanding of the earth sciences.
Free Gemology Courses & Tutorials
Learn the fundamentals of gemology, mineral identification, and gemstone science through these free online educational resources.
Gemology Tutorials & Lessons
A free online gemology school offering categorized lessons on gemstone identification, mineral properties, optical effects, and more.
Your Gemologist – Gemology, Gemstones, Minerals and More
Mineral & Gemstone Photo Reference Library
Browse high‑quality images of minerals, gemstones, and geological specimens from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History – GeoGallery
Lapidary & Hands‑On Workshops
Learn the art and science of shaping stones through lapidary. These schools and workshop programs offer classes in cabochon cutting, faceting, silversmithing, and more.
William Holland School of Lapidary Arts
A well‑known lapidary school offering week‑long classes in stone cutting, faceting, wire wrapping, and jewelry arts.
William Holland School of Lapidary Arts
EFMLS Wildacres Workshops
Educational workshops held at the Wildacres Retreat, featuring classes in lapidary, minerals, faceting, and jewelry arts.
Local Learning Opportunities
AGAMS members enjoy hands‑on learning through monthly educational meetings and field trips.
AGAMS Monthly Programs
Monthly meetings can feature educational presentation on minerals, fossils, geology, or lapidary arts.
Field Trips
Members participate in guided collecting trips to mines, quarries, and natural sites throughout the region.