Events
Open Lapidary – Feb 25th 2026
MMC Clubhouse 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, United StatesRun by: Phil and Sue MitchellIMPORTANT NOTE: You must have completed a previous Orientation in order to attend this event. This is to ensure the safety of participants and assistants and is something we will check. If you have not yet attended a Rockhaus Orientation, they can be viewed on the events calendar and are […]
$10.00Rockhaus Orientation
MMC Clubhouse 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, United StatesMinnesota Mineral Club member orientation to the equipment at the Rockhaus. Orientation will include how to safely operate the lapidary machines, keep the shop well maintained and cleaned, cutting and basic polishing of a rock, and demonstrating the use of the larger rock saws, so members can join in using their Club's equipment. No one […]
FreeOpen Lapidary – Feb 26th 2026
MMC Clubhouse 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, United StatesRun by: Jeff Hildebrand and Rodrigo MesquitaIMPORTANT NOTE: You must have completed a previous Orientation in order to attend this event. This is to ensure the safety of participants and assistants and is something we will check. If you have not yet attended a Rockhaus Orientation, they can be viewed on the events calendar and […]
$10.00Rockhaus Orientation
MMC Clubhouse 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, United StatesMinnesota Mineral Club member orientation to the equipment at the Rockhaus. Orientation will include how to safely operate the lapidary machines, keep the shop well maintained and cleaned, cutting and basic polishing of a rock, and demonstrating the use of the larger rock saws, so members can join in using their Club's equipment. No one […]
FreeRockhaus Orientation – Wed Mar. 4th 2:30PM – 4:30PM
MMC Clubhouse 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, United StatesMinnesota Mineral Club member orientation to the equipment at the Rockhaus. Orientation will include how to safely operate the lapidary machines, keep the shop well maintained and cleaned, cutting and basic polishing of a rock, and demonstrating the use of the larger rock saws, so members can join in using their Club's equipment. No one […]
FreeRockhaus Orientation – Sat Mar. 7th 10:00AM – 12:00PM
MMC Clubhouse 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, United StatesMinnesota Mineral Club member orientation to the equipment at the Rockhaus. Orientation will include how to safely operate the lapidary machines, keep the shop well maintained and cleaned, cutting and basic polishing of a rock, and demonstrating the use of the larger rock saws, so members can join in using their Club's equipment. No one […]
FreeCabochon Making
MMC Clubhouse 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, United StatesClass fee is $10 and will be taught by Steve Huber. You must have completed the Clubhouse Orientation and be 18+ to be able to attend.
FreeOpen Lapidary Session
MMC Clubhouse 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, United StatesUse of Rockhaus fee is $10. You must have completed the Clubhouse Orientation and be 18+ to be able to attend. Additional cutting and/or supply fees may apply.This session will be run by Tom Lund and Maggie Thompson.
$10.00Cabochon Making
MMC Clubhouse 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, United StatesClass fee is $10 and will be taught by Steve Huber. You must have completed the Clubhouse Orientation and be 18+ to be able to attend.
$10.00Rockhaus Orientation – Sat Mar. 14th 10:00AM – 12:00PM
MMC Clubhouse 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, United StatesMinnesota Mineral Club member orientation to the equipment at the Rockhaus. Orientation will include how to safely operate the lapidary machines, keep the shop well maintained and cleaned, cutting and basic polishing of a rock, and demonstrating the use of the larger rock saws, so members can join in using their Club's equipment. No one […]
FreeOpen Lapidary Session
MMC Clubhouse 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, United StatesUse of Rockhaus fee is $10. You must have completed the Clubhouse Orientation and be 18+ to be able to attend. Additional cutting and/or supply fees may apply. This session will be run by Sue and Phil Mitchell.
$10.00Open Lapidary Session
MMC Clubhouse 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, United StatesUse of Rockhaus fee is $10. You must have completed the Clubhouse Orientation and be 18+ to be able to attend. Additional cutting and/or supply fees may apply. This session will be run by Gary Meinke and Joe Hallgren.
$10.00Rockhaus Orientation – Wed Mar. 18th 2:30PM – 4:30PM
MMC Clubhouse 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, United StatesMinnesota Mineral Club member orientation to the equipment at the Rockhaus. Orientation will include how to safely operate the lapidary machines, keep the shop well maintained and cleaned, cutting and basic polishing of a rock, and demonstrating the use of the larger rock saws, so members can join in using their Club's equipment. No one […]
FreeOpen Lapidary Session
MMC Clubhouse 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, United StatesUse of Rockhaus fee is $10. You must have completed the Clubhouse Orientation and be 18+ to be able to attend. Additional cutting and/or supply fees may apply. This session will be run by Tom Lund and John Hatzung.
$10.00Open Lapidary Session
MMC Clubhouse 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, United StatesUse of Rockhaus fee is $10. You must have completed the Clubhouse Orientation and be 18+ to be able to attend. Additional cutting and/or supply fees may apply.This session will be run by Rodrigo Mesquita and Jeff Hildebrand.
$10.00Introduction to Faceting
MMC Clubhouse 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, United StatesClass fee is $10 and will be taught by Jim Hardenbrook. You must have completed the Clubhouse Orientation and be 18+ to be able to attend.
$10.00Rockhaus Orientation – Sat Mar. 21st 10:00AM – 12:00PM
MMC Clubhouse 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, United StatesMinnesota Mineral Club member orientation to the equipment at the Rockhaus. Orientation will include how to safely operate the lapidary machines, keep the shop well maintained and cleaned, cutting and basic polishing of a rock, and demonstrating the use of the larger rock saws, so members can join in using their Club's equipment. No one […]
FreeHealing the Bones, Finishing the Dig
MMC Clubhouse 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, United StatesFossil preparation with Alan Olson. This class is for students who have collected fossils and would like to clean and harden the bones. Students are to bring the fossils. Tools, glue and hardener will be provided. Class fee is $10. You must have completed the Clubhouse Orientation and be 18+ to be able to attend. […]
$10.00Open Lapidary Session
MMC Clubhouse 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, United StatesUse of Rockhaus fee is $10. You must have completed the Clubhouse Orientation and be 18+ to be able to attend. Additional cutting and/or supply fees may apply. This session will be run by Phil and Sue Mitchell.
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