5600.C Lapidary - Cabochon

5600.C Lapidary - Cabochon

Class - Lapidary | This class is completed

251 N Spruce St. Winston-Salem, NC 27101 United States

Glass Studio - 208

Beginner and beyond

9/4/2019-9/25/2019

9:30 AM-12:00 PM EDT on Wed

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$200.00

$180.00

A cabochon is a gemstone which has been shaped and polished as opposed to faceted. Learn the basics creating cabochons including stone selection, proper use of a trim saw, dopping, and grinding/polishing on a cabbing machine. Class size limited to 4 students, each having their own machine to use. Begin with oval and work toward freeform styles. You’ll create one or more finished cabochons and learn how to use, care for and clean the equipment, and discuss some options for using your creations in jewelry, such as wire wrapping and bezel setting. This will be a great course to repeat. Basic materials included in the fee.

Parker, Gary

Mr. Parker has lived in Greensboro since 1963 and became fascinated with minerals as a Cub Scout. He became involved with the Greensboro Gem and Mineral Club in the early eighties and has been an active member ever since. Currently serving as president of the mineral club, Gary has served in all aspects of the club activities. Gary has taught Lapidary classes in the past including cabbing at the Greensboro Cultural Arts Center and the Natural Science Center of Greensboro. Additional classes taken over the years include wire wrapping, silversmithing, jewelry design and faceting. Gary does freelance cabbing at home, makes gem trees, and participates in several mineral shows as a vendor. He appreciates having the opportunity to share his knowledge with the students at the Sawtooth School.