Join our hands-on lapidary and metalsmithing community! Big Rapids Lapidary membership gives you weekly access to our studio, premium stones, and all the tools you need to craft your own jewelry, cabochons, and keepsakes. Perfect for beginners, hobbyists, and experienced makers.
Limited memberships available to ensure access to equipment and a quality studio experience.
Single Membership: $95/month
Couple / Family Membership: $160/month (2 people, same household)Drop-In Rate Hourly for nonmembers: $40/hour
Open Studio
Open Studio Membership Benefits
Open Studio Access: 8–12 hours per week, pre-scheduled for lapidary and metalsmithing
Equipment Use: All equipment can be used by members, after safety orientation is completed
20% Discount on classes and workshops
Project Storage: Personal project boxes for ongoing creations
Exclusive Stones: Access to our library of stones; premium and limited stone inventory
Studio Practices
Safety First: Complete a studio safety orientation before using machines
Reservations Suggested: Reserve machines in advance; walk-on use could be limited.
Silver, all metals, findings, not included. Silver is priced at market cost or wholesale cost to members. Other materials like flux, adhesives, torch fuel, disposables, gloves, safety equipment, and more is provided. If students choose to bring their own metals, they do so at their own risk. Our metals are purchased from reputable dealers and are pure metals and align with industry standards for creating fine jewelry
Bring Your Own Stones: Approved stones only, or select from our inventory at no extra charge
Clean-Up Required: Members must clean equipment and workspaces after use
Responsible Use: Members will learn the basics of maintenance and responsible use of equipment. Unsafe or abusive use of equipment will not be tolerated
Cancellation / Holds: Pause or cancel membership with 30-day written notice