What it is

Lapidary 101 is a one-night introductory lapidary class at the Duluth MakerSpace in Duluth, Minnesota. The class page describes “a one-night introduction to the lapidary arts and what the Duluth Makerspace has to offer local rock and mineral enthusiasts,” with a presentation of the saws, drill, lapidary polishers and cabbing machines and “hands-on learning on the saw and cabbing arbor.” It is the first step toward becoming Lapidary Studio Certified. The instructor is Irie Ralph.

Who it’s for

Adults (18+) in the Duluth and Lake Superior area who are curious about cutting and polishing stone and want to see the makerspace’s lapidary studio before committing to a membership or certification.

Why it’s listed

It’s a first-party class with a published date, time, price, age limit and enrollment count on the makerspace’s own Classes page. The space itself (a cooperative workshop with a lapidary studio) is described on its Our Workshop page. This listing covers the lapidary class only, not the whole makerspace.

Official URL

https://www.duluthmakerspace.com/classes/

Our Workshop (lapidary equipment): https://www.duluthmakerspace.com/our-workshop/

Membership: https://www.duluthmakerspace.com/membership/

About: https://www.duluthmakerspace.com/about-us/

(First-party site checked 2026-10-15. Every cited URL returned HTTP 200 to curl with a Chrome user agent.)

Location

Classes take place at the workshop at 3001 West Superior St, Duluth, MN 55806 unless noted otherwise (per the Classes page).

This is a workshop (class). It is not a club and not a store.

Notes

Date and price: Thursday, Oct 22, 2026, 6:00–8:00 p.m. (2 hours). $40, or $35 for members. Ages 18+.
Availability: FULL. The Classes page showed enrollment 5/5 and “Registration Full” on 2026-10-15. Check the page for future sessions.
Policy: no cancellations or refunds for non-attendance unless it’s the fault of DMS or the instructor, and most classes are canceled if nobody has signed up 24 hours ahead. Registering requires a free account.
Equipment: the Our Workshop page lists a rock area (shared with the pottery studio) with an 8” drill press, trim saw, grinding arbor and tumbler.
Membership (if you want ongoing access): 1 month single $60 ($55 recurring), couple $80; 1 year single $550. Members get $5 off classes after orientation.
Scope caveat: the makerspace is a general shop (wood, metal, tech, craft, pottery). Lapidary is one studio inside it.
Photo: the site icon (Mark-RedBG-Large, 512 × 512), because the site logo is a white SVG and there is no og:image.
Not affiliated with Lapidary Plaza. No registration, account or form was used.

FAQ

Q: What does Lapidary 101 cover?
A: A one-night introduction to the lapidary arts, with a presentation of the saws, drill, polishers and cabbing machines and hands-on time on the saw and cabbing arbor.

Q: When is it, and what does it cost?
A: Thursday, Oct 22, 2026, 6:00–8:00 p.m. at $40 ($35 for members).

Q: Can I still sign up?
A: Not for Oct 22. The Classes page showed 5/5 and “Registration Full” on 2026-10-15.

Q: Do I need to be a member?
A: No. Members get a discount, and the class is the first step toward Lapidary Studio certification.

Q: What age is required?
A: 18 and older.