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Focused Open Studio: Lapidary

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

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Focused Open Studio: Lapidary

Focused Open Studio: Lapidary

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

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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.

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

You must have taken Introduction to Lapidary: Cutting and Carving Stones.

Class Policies

  • Ages 14 and up are welcome.
  • Wear closed-toe shoes and natural-fiber clothing.
  • Do not wear loose or synthetic-fiber clothing, scarves, or ties.
  • Do not wear dangling jewelry such as necklaces and bracelets.
  • Tie back beards. Tie back long hair in a bun.
Instructor
Mark Doucette

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