STONE IN STONE: WEEKEND CLASS
INSTRUCTOR: MICHAEL BATEMAN
Learn to make your cabochons pop! Students will learn methods to manipulate cabochons using a flex-shaft and common bench tools. Students will learn to drill/carve the tops of cabochons in order to insert faceted stones or small cabs (stone “in” stone). Instruction for tube setting faceted stones is also provided. Practice cabs and faceted stones are provided as part of the lab fee. The “stone in stone” weekend class is an element of the Cabochon Enhancement week-long class. A steady hand for highly detailed work is required. Experience with cabbing and/or silversmithing is also helpful. Learn methods to set your work apart with these unique enhancement techniques!
Class Fee: $40
Materials Fee: 0+
Consumables Fee: $8 (added to WH tuition)
Prerequisites: Cabochons I or experience with cab machines is required. Some Silversmithing experience is recommended, but not required. However, a steady hand and good eye for highly detailed work is required.
Additional Class Offerings: 05/04/2024
*WH TUITION: $100 Includes Breakfast and Boxed Lunch. No additional charge for lodging if taking a class, the week before or after, $60 lodging fee if needed. Please email tami@lapidaryschool.org to arrange lodging.