Cabochons I- Martha Graziano

Class | Registration opens 12/2/2024 9:00 AM EST

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4/20/2025-4/25/2025
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$200.00

Cabochons I- Martha Graziano

Class | Registration opens 12/2/2024 9:00 AM EST

CABOCHONS I

INSTRUCTOR: MARTHA GRAZIANO

Students will learn to and how to select the material cut stone slabs into

preform shapes.  Then they will learn to grind and polishing into beautiful cabs. 

We will start with a standard oval and use templates and can also make freeform cabs. 

Students will learn to find and eliminate scratches and flat spots for preparing quality cabs. 

We will also cover strategies for cab repairs resulting from chipping or cracks or inopportune encounters with gravity.

Proper technique will be emphasized, as well as safely operating the trim saw and lapidary equipment.  Cleanliness will be emphasized to avoid contamination and preventing unwanted scratches.  An Optivisor or hands free magnifier device is highly recommended.

You may bring your own materials, with a recommended approximately a quarter inch thick slabs.  Fee includes the first slab.

Everyone is expected to clean their equipment daily and the room at the weekend.

Slabs will be available for purchase

Class Fee: $50

Est. Materials Fee: $0-$50

Prerequisite: None

Martha Graziano

I have been captivated by pretty stones since I was a kid, enamored of seeing pretty rocks along Lake Michigan.  We lived nearby the Lizzardo Museum of Lapidary arts, and I was highly influenced by the amazing lapidary art there.

Through the Louisville Visual Arts Association, perhaps +25yrs ago, I started with wire wrapping to be able to wear pretty stones more affordably.  My first silversmithing classes were with , Jane Steerman.   I currently study silversmithing with Lona Northerner, in addition to ongoing lessons with Chuck Bruce.

Classes attended at William Holland include Cabochons 1 and Turbo charged Cabochons with Jack King,, Dale Koebnik’s alternative cabochon setting class, Jim Richardson soldering intensive, Bill Boggs intarsia 2, Chuck Bruck Inlay III at WH, Dave Wayment for channel setting, and Bruce McKay stone carving.