Classes and Demonstrations

In addition to our classes, we have monthly speakers that give demonstrations at the clubhouse from panning gold to discovering the mysteries of Turquoise. Please check our monthly newsletter “Mineralog” for details.

Silver Casting

Instructor Jeanine Svahlin

Bring your ideas to life. Learn to work with wax and cast your designs in silver.

From $140


Faceting Class

Instructor Kirk Kwiatkowski

Learn the steps from analyzing your rough gemstone, picking the shape, cut and pattern to maximize to beauty of your gemstone.


Sphere Making

Instructor Steve Watry

Learn the steps for how to turn a piece of rock into a polished rock sphere.

Learn more…Sphere Making Process


Gemstone Carving

Instructor Roy Leggitt

Explore the world of gemstone carving with our Instructor Roy Leggitt. Using various techniques to form, shape and carve your gemstone, your imagination is the limit.


Jade Carving

Instructor Bob Kozak


Learn the art of Jade carving and polishing with our Instructor Bob Kozak


Flat Lapping

Instructor Joe Dempsey

Learn to use a simple flat lap to create beautiful pieces with intersecting flat planes revealing the hidden beauty of your stone.