Twin Cities Maker Lapidary 101
- Location
- Twin Cities Maker (Lapidary Shop), 3119 E. 26th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55406
- Last checked
- 2026-10-20
What it is
Twin Cities Maker Lapidary 101 is a short, hands-on introductory lapidary class at a nonprofit makerspace in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The class page says “Lapidary 101 is an introductory course that will familiarize you to the lapidary equipment and techniques for working with stones,” and calls it “a skills-focused course to get you comfortable with each of the tools available in the space.”
Who it’s for
Beginners in the Twin Cities who want to learn to slab and cab stone (no experience required), and makerspace members who want to use the lapidary shop on their own afterward.
Why it’s listed
It’s a first-party class with dated sessions, a stated length, published fees, a named instructor and a list of equipment covered, booked through the makerspace’s own registration system. This listing covers the lapidary class, not the whole makerspace.
Official URL
https://wa.tcmaker.org/widget/event-6882016
Second session (November 28): https://wa.tcmaker.org/widget/event-6882025
Classes: https://tcmaker.org/classes/
Makerspace home: https://www.tcmaker.org/
(First-party site checked 2026-10-20. Every cited URL returned HTTP 200 to curl with a Chrome user agent.)
Location
Twin Cities Maker, 3119 E. 26th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55406. The class is held in the space’s Lapidary Shop.
This is a workshop (class). It is not a club and not a school.
Notes
- Dates on the check date (both 2–5 p.m.): Saturday, November 14, 2026 and Saturday, November 28, 2026. Each showed 3 spaces left.
- Fees (each includes a $10 materials fee): non-members $111 (pay it forward), $103 (standard), $85 or $70 (community supported); members $103, $85, $70 or $58.
- Tools covered: slabbing saw, band saw, drill press, cabochon grinding wheel and grinding/polishing wheel system, plus using templates to cut set shapes for jewelry.
- What to bring: safety glasses, hearing protection and an apron are recommended.
- Instructor: Kess, the makerspace’s lapidary manager.
- Open to non-members: the Classes page says most classes are open to members and non-members alike. Members get 24/7 access to the workshop.
- Cancellation and refund terms were not checked.
- Photo: the site’s og:image logo (
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photoFit: contain,photoBg: "#222222". - Minnesota has two earlier listings (Minnesota Mineral Club and Duluth MakerSpace Lapidary 101). This is the first Twin Cities workshop.
- Not affiliated with Lapidary Plaza. No registration, form or purchase was used.
FAQ
Q: What does Lapidary 101 at Twin Cities Maker cover?
A: The makerspace’s lapidary equipment: slabbing saw, band saw, drill press, cabochon grinding wheel and grinding/polishing wheels, plus cutting shapes from templates for jewelry settings.
Q: How much is it?
A: For non-members, $70 to $111 depending on the sliding-scale tier you pick ($103 standard). For members, $58 to $103. Every tier includes a $10 materials fee.
Q: When is the next session?
A: Saturday, November 14, 2026, or Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m.
Q: Do I need to be a member or have experience?
A: No. No experience is required, and the class is open to non-members.
Q: What should I bring?
A: Safety glasses, hearing protection and an apron are recommended.