Minnesota Mineral Club

Open Lapidary Session
2026-03-16 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | MMC Clubhouse, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
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 | MMC Clubhouse, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
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 | 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 Steve Huber and Leon Erstad

Open Lapidary Session
2026-03-19 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-26 13:00 - 17:00 | MMC Clubhouse, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
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 | MMC Clubhouse, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
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 | MMC Clubhouse, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
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 | MMC Clubhouse, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States

Healing the Bones, Finishing the Dig
2026-03-24 17:30 - 20:30 | MMC Clubhouse, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
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 | MMC Clubhouse, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
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 | MMC Clubhouse, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
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 | MMC Clubhouse, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
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, 2026-04-15 10:00 - 14:00 | MMC Clubhouse, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
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 | 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 Leon Erstad and Joe Hallgren.

Open Lapidary Session
2026-04-02 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-09 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-16 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-23 13:00 - 17:00 | MMC Clubhouse, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
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 | MMC Clubhouse, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
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 | 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 Rodrigo Mesquita and Jeff Hildebrand.

Open Lapidary Session
2026-04-10 10:00 - 14:00 | MMC Clubhouse, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
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 Dan Bissonnette and Michelle Kalantari.

MMC Juniors
2026-04-11 12:30 - 14:00 | Clifton E. French Region Park Visitor’s Center – Oakwood Room, 12605 Rockford Rd, Plymouth, Minnesota, 55441, United States
MMC Juniors monthly meeting

MMC April Member Meeting
2026-04-11 14:00 - 16:30 | Clifton E. French Region Park Visitor’s Center – Oakwood Room, 12605 Rockford Rd, Plymouth, Minnesota, 55441, United States

Open Lapidary Session
2026-04-13 10:00 - 14:00 | MMC Clubhouse, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
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 Dan Bissonnette and John Porter.

Rockhaus Orientation - Apr. 13th 2:00PM - 4:00PM
2026-04-13 14:00 - 16:00 | 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 Bissonnette and John Porter.

Open Lapidary Session
2026-04-16 17:00 - 21:00 | MMC Clubhouse, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
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 Pat Nessef and Jeff Hildebrand.

Open Lapidary Session
2026-04-19 10:00 - 14:00 | MMC Clubhouse, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
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 Jeff Hildebrand and Rodrigo Mesquita.

Open Lapidary Session
2026-04-20 11:00 - 15:00 | MMC Clubhouse, 8147 Pleasant Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, 55420, United States
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.
