Intro to Lapidary

Classes
Fall 2019|#5401.001

Sep 18, 2019 - Oct 23, 2019
18 yrs +, Mixed
Jewelry Making

Description

Lapidary is the art of cutting, polishing or engraving stones. See how you can take a rough rock such as an agate or jasper and turn it into a work of art suitable for incorporating into jewelry. Designed for the beginner and a great complement to jewelry making. Learn safety and the basic skill techniques to saw, grind, sand, and polish many different types of rock into cabochons. A cabochon is a gemstone which has been shaped and polished as opposed to faceted. The resulting form is usually a convex top with a flat bottom. Successful completion of the course results in certification to utilize the lab during open shop periods. Additional supply cost depends on project(s) and includes some personal protection gear. Meets at the Madison Gem & Mineral Club on N. Patterson St, just north of E. Johnson St. Presented in cooperation with the Madison Gem & Mineral Club. 6 Meetings. INSTRUCTOR: Madison Gem & Mineral Club.


Meets at Meets at the Madison Gem & Mineral Club facility, on N. Patterson St, just north of E. Johnson St. ****** DO NOT wear overly loose clothing, hanging hair or jewelry that might get caught in the moving parts of the machinery you will be learning to use ****** Safety glasses, hearing protection, aprons and some materials available for sale at class or you can purchase your own. Burnie's Rock Shop on E. Johnson St. is a good source. ****** Access to lab outside of class available for $7.00/4hr period ($5.00/4hr for Madison Gem & Mineral Club members).

Lapidary Rocks

Activity meeting dates

Sep 18, 2019 - Oct 23, 2019
Wed5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Teaching Artist

Madison Gem & Mineral Club
(608) 251-2601

More Information

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Number of sessions6
$149.50
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UW Students and Union Members pay $10 less than listed fee. Check box and use ID/Member Number for discount on Fees Page.