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This is an 2-day introductory class on cutting faceted gemstones (transparent stones similar in appearance to diamonds). The following topics will be covered in the class: 

• 选择切割材料
• 石头夹住
• 面切割
• 转移石头
• 面抛光

Students will also be taught the proper operation 和 care of a faceting machine. Each student will complete a minimum of one stone.

成本是210美元，其中包括材料. 联系吉姆·卡梅尔了解更多信息

This is an 16-hour class on cutting cabochons. You will learn how to cut various shapes 和 various materials 和 the theories of how to work them. 商店 safety, use of a trim saw 和 cabbing machine. 所有的切割材料都包括在内. Students will need an Opti-Visor, waterproof apron, a towel, 和 closed-toe shoes. 耗资210美元
联系 彼得Favaro 了解更多信息. 

 无 is the process of starting from the inside 和 working to the outside. This can be done in any number of materials. In this class, we use stone, glass 和 man-made composite. The finished product looks like little pictures with frames around them. Because we have one intarsia machine, there can be only  student at a time. 所有课程只接受预约. You need to be competent in cabbing skills, plus underst和 the care 和 safety of machine use. This class can only meet on days when the lapidary shop is open. 材料成本不同.

Prerequisite: You must have taken the 凸圆形的开始 class.

Kumihimo is an ancient Japanese technique where you braid many small cords or fibers together to make a thicker, 更强的线. Recently this technique has become very popular by adding beads to the cords. It makes beautiful cords for necklaces 和 bracelets. 您可以在幻灯片上插入或添加焦点.  Beginners will learn the basics 和 then work into creating patterns with different bead colors 和 shapes. Class fees are per 2 ½ hour sessions 和 students will need a Kumihimo disk 和 eight bobbins which can be purchased from the instructor. Students will be given a list of places where they can purchase their own beads if needed.  

Table Crafts are $10/ 3 hrs plus materials 和 Instructor fees

In this Beginning Silver course you will learn the techniques of how to solder silver into wearable pieces of art. This course guides you through the detailed properties of jewelry making metals, 焊接安全,  you’ll walk away knowing how to manipulate your metals with heat, a wide variety of tools 和 fun finishing techniques.  

This  course is designed to introduce you to that amazing world of precious metal clay. 我们将介绍基础知识及其他内容! You’ll learn the tools you’ll need, different types of metal clays, kiln 和 torch firing. How to texture, stamp, mold 和 shape that metal clay the way you want. You will also learn how to layer the metal clay 和 create dimensional pieces. 照顾和储存你的粘土. How to re-hydrate your clay when it dries out 和 much, much more! We will create earrings, charms 和 pendants. 

Class cost depends on project 和 cost of Metal Clay.

Viking knit is a method of weaving with fine wire to approximate the look of a knitted chain. 这门课只接受预约. 整个过程大约需要2个小时. The technique can be learned in about 2 hours; you would take it home 和 complete the weaving to use up the remainder of your wire or to about three-quarters of the finished length you desire. The second session would consist of pulling the woven rope through a draw plate to reduce it to a diameter that you would like.

 This is an introductory class on opal cutting. The following general topics will be covered in the class:  recognizing the different types of opal fire, 选择蛋白石毛坯, 确定蛋白石的形状, 选择蛋白石的顶部, exposing the fire in a “patch 和 color” opal, 切割不过度切割, 打磨蛋白石. Students will also be taught the proper operation 和 care of a cabbing machine. Each student will complete a minimum of 4 stones - Boulder Opal, 墨西哥火蛋白石和2个澳大利亚蛋白石 

Prerequisite: Must have completed 凸圆形的开始, plus have at least six months of active cabbing experience.

 Learn how to wrap stones or cabochons with craft wire, 和 turn them into jewelry you can wear. Learn how to make a shaped frame, add a bail, 和 close all the excess wire. Your three-hour class will include at least two completed projects. $55. 联系 the instructor for class availability. 

We offer workshops on various advanced lapidary subjects to include: 

• 心
• 对比
• 基本稳定
• 校准的形状 
• 玉

We offer these one-on-one 和 in small workshops

We offer open shop hours for $5 per hour to work on your own.

You must have completed 凸圆形的开始 class, or demonstrated cabbing ability. 欲了解更多信息，请联系彼得Favaro.