Open Studio: Cabochons 1.5 - John Wild
Class | Available
OPEN STUDIO WEEKEND: CABOCHONS 1+: 10/31 5pm - 9pm; 11/1 9am - 5 pm; 11/2 9am - 3pm
INSTRUCTOR: JOHN WILD
This class is designed for the student who is looking for class time to work on their own projects and stones. The classroom and equipment will be available during scheduled times, the instructor will be available to assist students with questions or problems and offer advice when needed students must have experience in cabbing to take this class.
The instructor will be present to supervise the use of the classroom equipment. Students need to supply their own materials, but Instructor will have materials available for purchase if needed. Personal tools and consumables are the responsibility of the student. This is a service provided to students to work individually on their own personal projects using a William Holland Cabochon classroom.
Class Fee: $25
Estimated Materials Fee: 0+
Prerequisite: Cabochon I or equivalent experience
*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 sharon@lapidaryschool.org to arrange lodging.
John Wild
John was inspired to become involved in the lapidary world by his wife Judi, also an instructor at William Holland. After several years of accompanying her to the school, he eventually took a class in cabochons and was instantly bitten by the bug. John is a graduate of Auburn University with a degree in Accounting. He lives In Birmingham where his company supplies nylon webbings, cords, and other components to the textile industry. In addition to cabochons, he enjoys silversmithing and learning other lapidary skills. He makes cabs for his wife to use in her wire wrapping and sells his designs at various rock, gem, and jewelry shows, as well as on Facebook at Wild River Cabochons. He is a member of the Alabama Mineral and Lapidary Society and has served as both President and Vice President. John also makes custom and unique rings from US Silver and foreign coins from size 1 to 16.