Opals 1.5: - Gary Calvert
Class | Available
OPALS 1+
INSTRUCTOR: GARY CALVERT
Open to all. Experience in cutting opals or cabachons is helpful. Teacher provides a notebook of information on cutting methods, evaluating, buying tips & more.
Teacher will also provide a high quality kit with Australian opal from Coober Pedy, Mintabie, Lightning Ridge, plus Ethiopian. Eye protection required (glasses, optivisor etc.)
Class Fee: $99
Gary Calvert
Gary teaches opal cutting in Des Moines, Iowa. He has taken opal classes at William Holland from Joe De Pietro, Sarah Lee Boyce and Cheryl Kasper. He has also assisted teaching opals with Cheryl Kasper at William Holland. Gary recently retired after 48 years in banking. Gary and his wife, Georgia, are dealers in gem shows in Iowa & Minnesota as Rising Sun Gems & Jewelry.