Lapidary Inlay: 101 to Advanced
with John F. Heusler, G.G.

Class Description
Students will learn basic lapidary skills and will inlay one piece of jewelry to completion. Skills gained will be grinding, fitting and polishing gemstones of different sorts. Proper doming and finishing will be paramount.
About the Instructor
John owned and operated a fine jewelry store for 31 years in St. Louis Missouri. He writes articles for Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist magazine and has been on the cover 12 times. He has been making jewelry for 47+ years and now teaches lapidary and jewelry design.
John’s interests outside of jewelry making are photography, fishing, hiking, travel in his RV and he is fluent in sarcasm.
Prerequisites
No prerequisite however lapidary knowledge is a plus but not necessary
Students should bring
Materials kit (provided by instructor)* $35
* Materials kit purchase is required for all our workshops. The kit insures all students have the same tools and materials required to learn the technique and allows the instructor and the students to focus on the technique rather than the materials.
Number of Seats
Maximum nine students. All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
CANCELLATION POLICY
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Students will learn basic lapidary skills and will inlay one piece of jewelry to completion. Skills gained will be grinding, fitting and polishing gemstones of different sorts. Proper doming and finishing will be paramount.
About the Instructor
John owned and operated a fine jewelry store for 31 years in St. Louis Missouri. He writes articles for Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist magazine and has been on the cover 12 times. He has been making jewelry for 47+ years and now teaches lapidary and jewelry design.
John’s interests outside of jewelry making are photography, fishing, hiking, travel in his RV and he is fluent in sarcasm.
Prerequisites
No prerequisite however lapidary knowledge is a plus but not necessary
Students should bring
- An apron
- Your own slab/rough to cut (optional)
Materials kit (provided by instructor)* $35
* Materials kit purchase is required for all our workshops. The kit insures all students have the same tools and materials required to learn the technique and allows the instructor and the students to focus on the technique rather than the materials.
Number of Seats
Maximum nine students. All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- Students may cancel up to 45 days prior to the start of the class and receive a full refund, less $25 processing.
- Cancellations less than 45 days in advance will not be refunded
- In the event we have to cancel a class, students will be notified prior to the start date and will be issued a full refund.
- Seats are not transferrable. You may now sell your seat to another student.
Registration Open Now