Rockhounding, Lapidary, Geology, Fossils, Paleontology, Metalsmithing...
Welcome to the Madison Gem & Mineral Club. Purpose: to promote & encourage the study of mineralogy, lapidary, gemology, paleontology, & other allied fields.
Monthly Meetings The Madison Gem and Mineral Club has monthly meetings the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the AB20 Lecture Hall in Weeks Hall, UW Department of Geoscience. Meetings are free and open to all. Please check the Newsletters and Facebook for info about the next meeting and announcements. Introduction to Lapidary Taught by Nevin Franke: Fall Session 2: (10/31-12/12/2018) -- Currently full. No further sessions posted as of 2/16/19. Class times: Wednesdays 5:30pm to 9PM For more information about the classes and to register, please call 608-262-3156 or visit UW Mini Courses. Open Lab Typically open lab is on Saturdays, broken into 2 shifts (per 4 hours: it is $5 for certified club members and $10 for non-members), 9AM to 1PM, & 1PM to 5PM. Please check our Facebook Page for cancellations, etc. Membership Dues Annual Rates: The club has digital newsletters via email, the club site, & Facebook. If you require a hard copy, there is a $6 annual mailing fee. Madison Gem & Mineral Club, P.O. Box 8882 Madison, Wi. 53708 Shout out to Carlos, whose exams were moved but who, in spirit, will be eating chocolate at all upcoming club events. |