Welcome to the Madison Gem and Mineral Club. Our purpose is to promote and encourage the study of mineralogy, lapidary arts, gemology, paleontology, and other allied fields.

The Madison Gem and Mineral Club has monthly meetings the 4th Tuesday of each month at AB20 Lecture Hall in Weeks Hall, UW Department of Geology and Geophysics. Meetings are free and open to members and non-members. (The auditorium tends to be rather cold sometimes so bring a sweater or jacket. ) Each meeting features a presentation on a topic in gemology or mineralogy, or related fields, as well as a chance to discuss past and future rock-hunting expeditions. Check the blogs for upcoming meetings, or contact the Club President at 608-635-2096 or email Al Vonderohe. Check the link "Downloads and Newsletters" for pictures of Club activities and recent newsletters.

Club Lapidary Shop Update at the Wet Arts Room, Goodman Community Center.

Update September 2009:

Open shop times for the fall are: Thursdays, 11a - 3 p, and 5:15p - 9:15p. Jack Heabler is teaching the class Saturdays 1-5 pm.


The Board has appointed chairpeople for various areas of the Shop. They are: Andy VandenAvond - Shop Manager, Scheduling & Courses - Jack Heabler, Facilities - Bob Thornton, Policies - Richard Zimmerman, Financials - Gerry Gunderson.