Dedicated to the joy of learning about, finding, collecting, sharing, identifying, polishing and using rocks and minerals to create things of interest and beauty.

Club Meetings

The club meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month.

Except December, the meetings start at 7:30 pm and typically feature club business, members' show-n-tell, and a presentation. All ages and levels of interest are welcome! Juniors program for kids starts at 6:45 pm.

Next Meeting: April 14, 2026

Time: 7:30 pm
(But come early to bid and buy on special rocks…and have a snack)
Juniors Program: 6:45 pm

Program: The Vikings Use of Stone

Grain has been made into flour using stone since ancient times. Club member Pat Reed and her husband Alan Andrist are bringing their locally collected quern stones to demonstrate grinding grain during the Viking Era (700-1100 AD). They will discuss grain grinding throughout history. They will have examples of the other ways Vikings used stone: soapstone - for lamps and cooking bowls, and calcite for navigation.

Show-N-Tell Theme

Do you have a rock that has been turned into something utilitarian? A bowl? A candle holder? Business card holder? The list could be endless. Or any rock that speaks to you.

2026 Meeting Dates 

5/12, 6/9, 7/14, 8/11, 9/8, 10/13, 11/10, and 12/8

Location

Crown Hill Church:
1420 NW 80th St, Seattle, WA  98117

Limited parking is available on site, along with street parking (particularly south of 80th) and a lot at the nearby HomeStreet bank, Bus service on the D-line and Route 15  is one block away, or a 5 minute walk to the 45. 

Contact Us

Info@NorthSeattleRockClub.org

Membership

Attend two consecutive club meetings to qualify for membership.

Shows and Events

We hold annual Rock and Gem Shows in the spring and summer. See our Shows and Events page for details on this and other events.

Field Trips

Our summers are full of field trips. Most are day trips but a few involve overnight stays.  All trips are child-friendly.

Resources

Useful websites, videos, and other info for the casual and serious rockhound and lapidary artist.

Donations

If you have wonderful rocks that need a new home, their donation to our club will ensure that they find the perfect place. Contact us at Info@NorthSeattleRockClub.org.