Focused Open Studio: Lapidary

Jewelry & Fine Metals

Focused Open Studio: Lapidary

Use the studio’s lapidary equipment to work on projects in a collaborative environment with a trained monitor on hand.

Member

Free (any noted materials fee included)

Guest

$20.00 (any noted materials fee included)

Tuition Assistance and Other Policies

Meeting Times
  1. Sun, 12/1/2024 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Sun, 12/1/2024

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Type:
Open Studio, Has Prerequisite

Location:
Jewelry & Fine Metals Studio

Interests:
Lapidary

About

It’s lapidary time in the studio — or time for the practice of shaping stone, minerals, or gemstones into decorative items such as cabochons, engraved gems, and faceted designs by cutting, grinding, and polishing. 
A trained safety monitor is always on duty. 

Details

  • You’ll have access to lapidary equipment only. 
  • Bring a variety of rocks in different stages so you can share the equipment with others.
  • This isn’t a class and no formal instruction is given.
  • Bring your own towels to use during your work, and to clean up your workplace.

Prerequisites

Class Policies

  • Ages 14 and up are welcome.
  • Wear closed-toe shoes and natural-fiber clothing.
  • Do not wear loose or synthetic-fiber clothing, dangling jewelry, scarves, or ties.
  • Tie back long hair in ponytail or bun.

BARN Policies

Instructors or Guides

William Weeks

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