Rock Building

Event Series Tumbling

Tumbling

Rock Building 480 S Rock Blvd, Sparks, United States

Tumbling - Learn the basics of Tumbling - the easy, but slow, way to polish rocks.  All materials and equipment will be provided by the Society.

Event Series Open House

Open House

Rock Building 480 S Rock Blvd, Sparks, United States

Open House – This is your opportunity to come in to the shop and work on your own projects.  You must have successfully completed a beginning […]

Event Series Open House

Open House

Rock Building 480 S Rock Blvd, Sparks, United States

Open House - The Lapidary and Saw sections of the shop are open for experienced student use at $7.50/hour

Event Series Open House

Open House

Rock Building 480 S Rock Blvd, Sparks, United States

Open House – This is your opportunity to come in to the shop and work on your own projects.  You must have successfully completed a beginning […]

Event Series Lost Wax Carving

Lost Wax Carving

Rock Building 480 S Rock Blvd, Sparks, United States

Wax Carving for Casting – Students will learn how to make original wax models for lost wax casting using a buildup technique. Pieces will be cast […]

Mineral Identification

Rock Building 480 S Rock Blvd, Sparks, United States

Mineral Identification – Come learn about the rock and minerals you will find in Nevada.  You must purchase “Handbook of Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones” by Walter […]

Event Series Lost Wax Carving

Lost Wax Carving

Rock Building 480 S Rock Blvd, Sparks, United States

Wax Carving for Casting – Students will learn how to make original wax models for lost wax casting using a buildup technique. Pieces will be cast […]

Slab Saw Use

Rock Building 480 S Rock Blvd, Sparks, United States

Slab Saw Use – This is an all-day class which starts promptly at 9:00 am.  The first 2+ hours are lecture/demo and the remaining hours are […]