Ashburton District Council Events

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May 2022

How to Make Agate Spheres

Ashburton Museum

25th May 2022 06:00 pm - 07:00 pm

Come along to see Robin Hall's demonstration of how Agate Spheres are made using a sphere making machine and hear from Agate expert and local rockhound Malcolm Luxton, owner of Ashburton's Agate Orphanage, about how Cabochons (polished gemstones) are made...

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March 2022

From the Hills: Exploring our Agates

Ashburton Museum

7th Mar 2022 - 5th Jun 2022

Ashburton Museum’s autumn exhibition explores local agates formed in our hills over millions of years.

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