Welcome to the San Francisco Gem and Mineral Society Members Section.
Clubhouse hours for the month of September 2025
| Sunday | 10 am- 3 pm (Lapidary, SilverSmithing) |
| Monday | 10 am- 1 pm (Lapidary, SilverSmithing) 6 pm – 9 pm (Lapidary) |
| Tuesday | 9 am- 10 pm (Lapidary, SilverSmithing, SphereMaking) 7 pm – 10 pm (Lapidary) |
| Wednesday | 10 am- 1 pm (Lapidary) 6 pm – 9 pm (Lapidary, Faceting) |
| Thursday | 10 am – 3 pm (Spheremaking Class) 3 pm – 6 pm (GoldSmithing) 6 pm – 9 pm (Gem Carving) |
| Friday | Noon – 4 pm (Lapidary, Silversmithing) |
| Saturday | 10 am- 5 pm (Lapidary, Silversmithing) (Spheremaking Class) |
Please call the clubhouse to check on the schedule. Our clubhouse is staffed by volunteers and the hours may change. (415) 564-4230
Our dedicated Instructors are members just like you that volunteer their time and expertise to provide knowledge and guidance to you. We ask that you follow all of their suggestions and recommendations.
Meet Your Instructors
| Andrea Taylor | |
 | Johnny Wan (Silver Smithing) (Lapidary) |
| Seth Gold (Lapidary) | |
 | Kirk Kwiatkowski (Faceting) |
| Richard Lavinghouse | |
 | Steve Browning (Silver Smithing) |
 | Bob Kozak (Lapidary) |
 | Joe Dempsey |
 | Gerson Finlev (Silver Smithing, Gold Smithing) |
 | Roy Leggitt (Silver Smithing) (Lapidary) |
 | Trevor McLaughlin (Silver Smithing) (Lapidary) |
 | Robin Brandt (Silver Smithing) (Lapidary) |
 | Ron Hall |
 | Steve Watry (Sphere Making) |
 | Cassandra Adams |
| Geno de Hostos | |
 | Jean Ng (Silver Smithing) |
| Daniel Black (Silver Smithing) (Lapidary) | |
 | Robert (Dragonfly)Courtney |
| Bill Kaplow (Lapidary) | |
 | Irina Khavina (Silver Smithing) (Lapidary) |
| Nick Morante (Lapidary) | |
| Jeanine Svahlin (Casting) |
Instructors are there for your safety and the safety of the shop facilities. When you are in the clubhouse they are experts.
Shop Safety Notes : Please attend one of our monthly orientations to become familiar with our shop rules and practices. Usually the 4th Monday of each month.
Please watch our Safety Videos (Click Here)
All members must have permission from the shop floor instructor before operating any shop equipment and maybe supervised while operating the equipment. Members must obey all rules and instructions given by an instructor or you will forfeit your ability to use any equipment for the day.
Helpful Information
Click Here for more information
- Video on how to use the Smith Acetylene torch (Instructor Supervision Required)
- Which jeweler’s saw blade to use?
- Choosing the correct needle file.
- Torch Fuel temperatures and melting points