Minnesota Mineral Club

Rockhaus Orientation
2026-02-21 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | MMC Clubhouse, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
Minnesota 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 under 18 is permitted at this time.

This session will be lead by Dan Bissonette and John Porter

Open Lapidary - Feb 25th 2026
2026-02-25 10:00 - 14:00
Run 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 FREE to attend!For February lapidary classes we will be accepting only CASH AT THE DOOR – going forward we will accept online/digital payments. Please plan on bringing cash upon entry.

Rockhaus Orientation
2026-02-25 14:30 - 16:30
Minnesota 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 under 18 is permitted at this time.

This session will be lead by John Porter and Leon Erstad

Open Lapidary - Feb 26th 2026
2026-02-26 18:00 - 21:00
Run 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 are FREE to attend!For February lapidary classes we will be accepting only CASH AT THE DOOR – going forward we will accept online/digital payments. Please plan on bringing cash upon entry.

Rockhaus Orientation
2026-02-28 10:00 - 12:00
Minnesota 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 under 18 is permitted at this time.

This session will be lead by Dan Bissionette and Leon Erstad

Rockhaus Orientation - Wed Mar. 4th 2:30PM - 4:30PM
2026-03-04 14:30 - 16:30

Rockhaus Orientation - Sat Mar. 7th 10:00AM - 12:00PM
2026-03-07 10:00 - 12:00

Cabochon Making
2026-03-11 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-13 13:00 - 16:00
Class 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.

Open Lapidary Session
2026-03-12 13:00 - 17:00
Use 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.

Rockhaus Orientation - Sat Mar. 14th 10:00AM - 12:00PM
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:00
Minnesota 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 under 18 is permitted at this time.

This session will be lead by Steve Huber and Leon Erstad

Open Lapidary Session
2026-03-16 11:00 - 15:00
Use 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.

Open Lapidary Session
2026-03-18 10:00 - 14:00
Use 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.

Rockhaus Orientation - Wed Mar. 18th 2:30PM - 4:30PM
2026-03-18 14:30 - 16:30

Open Lapidary Session
2026-03-19 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-26 13:00 - 17:00
Use 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.

Open Lapidary Session
2026-03-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-26 18:00 - 21:00
Use 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.

Introduction to Faceting
2026-03-20 18:00 - 20:00
Class 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.

Rockhaus Orientation - Sat Mar. 21st 10:00AM - 12:00PM
2026-03-21 10:00 - 12:00

Healing the Bones, Finishing the Dig
2026-03-24 17:30 - 20:30
Fossil 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. Class meets for 2 sessions: March 24, 5:30-8:30pm and March 31, 5:30-8:30pm. This registration is for both.

Open Lapidary Session
2026-03-25 11:00 - 15:00
Use 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.

Introduction to Opals and Opal Cutting
2026-03-28 19:00 - 21:00
Class fee is $10 and will be taught by Dan Bissonnette. You must have completed the Clubhouse Orientation and be 18+ to be able to attend.

Healing the Bones, Finishing the Dig (continued)
2026-03-31 17:30 - 20:30
This is a continuation of the course that began on March 24th. Please go to that listing (click here) to register

Open Lapidary Session
2026-04-01 10:00 - 14:00
Use 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.

Rockhaus Orientation - Sat Apr. 1st 4:00PM - 6:00PM
2026-04-01 16:00 - 18:00
Minnesota 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 under 18 is permitted at this time.

This session will be lead by Leon Erstad and Joe Hallgren.

Open Lapidary Session
2026-04-02 13:00 - 17:00
Use 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.

Open Lapidary Session
2026-04-06 11:00 - 15:00
Use 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 & Phil Mitchell.

Rockhaus Orientation - Apr. 6th 6:00PM - 9:00PM
2026-04-06 18:00 - 21:00
Minnesota 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 under 18 is permitted at this time.

This session will be lead by Rodrigo Mesquita and Jeff Hildebrand.
