In this class students will learn how to cut their own cabochons from rough and slabs. Skills covered will include the use of a trim saw, how to shape and polish cabochons, how to hold various shapes of stones when cutting, how to shape stones for easy setting, how to make matched pairs for earrings and how to cut a stone to fit a pre-existing setting. No previous experience cutting stones is necessary.
Each student will have the use of a Diamond Pacific Genie machine during the class.
Remote Instruction
This class is being taught remotely. Alex Boyd will connect to the BoMA studio live on our large screen TV via Zoom. The first part of the class will be used for introductions, sharing some of Alex's work and history and demonstrations. All of the demonstrations have been filmed in advance to have the best possible camera angles and explanations. After that, students will have time to work on the techniques on their own and if they have questions, they can call, text or video chat with Alex.
Later we’ll reconvene on Zoom and Alex will address questions which have universal appeal. Students will have more time for independent work and Alex will continue to be available for questions until 5 pm.
Students will have access to the videos from the class for 2 weeks after the class. Alex will also answer emailed questions for two weeks after the class.
Prerequisites
All levels welcome. No previous lapidary experience necessary.
About the Instructor
When Alex Boyd was a young boy he stole an enchanted ring from a powerful bruja. That night his slumber was disturbed by a tapping at his window. When he slid the window open a huge raven rushed in, flew around the room and perched on his bookshelf. "I know what you have taken from me," the raven cawed. "I don't know what your talking about," Alex lied, hiding his bejeweled finger behind his back. "No matter. It is your problem now. The wearer of that ring is indentured to create more talismans of power, either for 1000 years or until he makes something so sublime, so perfect, so beautiful that the spell is broken and he is freed." "1000 years it is," Alex said as he thrust the raven out the window and slammed it shut behind her. He has been making jewelry ever since.
Materials Kit* (payable to instructor)
Slabs and some rough will be available for purchase from the instructor. Prices will vary.
*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.
Maximum number of students: 6. Students will be required to sign a waiver. Participants must be 18 or older.
Cancellation Policy
Waitlist
If the class is full, send an email to info@bouldermetalsmiths.com with the name of the class, your name and ‘please add me to the waitlist’.
Each student will have the use of a Diamond Pacific Genie machine during the class.
Remote Instruction
This class is being taught remotely. Alex Boyd will connect to the BoMA studio live on our large screen TV via Zoom. The first part of the class will be used for introductions, sharing some of Alex's work and history and demonstrations. All of the demonstrations have been filmed in advance to have the best possible camera angles and explanations. After that, students will have time to work on the techniques on their own and if they have questions, they can call, text or video chat with Alex.
Later we’ll reconvene on Zoom and Alex will address questions which have universal appeal. Students will have more time for independent work and Alex will continue to be available for questions until 5 pm.
Students will have access to the videos from the class for 2 weeks after the class. Alex will also answer emailed questions for two weeks after the class.
Prerequisites
All levels welcome. No previous lapidary experience necessary.
About the Instructor
When Alex Boyd was a young boy he stole an enchanted ring from a powerful bruja. That night his slumber was disturbed by a tapping at his window. When he slid the window open a huge raven rushed in, flew around the room and perched on his bookshelf. "I know what you have taken from me," the raven cawed. "I don't know what your talking about," Alex lied, hiding his bejeweled finger behind his back. "No matter. It is your problem now. The wearer of that ring is indentured to create more talismans of power, either for 1000 years or until he makes something so sublime, so perfect, so beautiful that the spell is broken and he is freed." "1000 years it is," Alex said as he thrust the raven out the window and slammed it shut behind her. He has been making jewelry ever since.
Materials Kit* (payable to instructor)
Slabs and some rough will be available for purchase from the instructor. Prices will vary.
*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.
Maximum number of students: 6. Students will be required to sign a waiver. Participants must be 18 or older.
Cancellation Policy
- You may cancel up to 30 days prior to the start of the class and receive a full refund, less $25 processing. To cancel, send an email to info@bouldermetalsmiths.com.
- Cancellations less than 30 days prior to the start date will not be refunded.
- In the event we have to cancel a class, you will be notified prior to the start date and will be issued a full refund.
- Registration is not transferrable. You may not sell your seat to another student.
- If a class has multiple sessions, and you miss one, there is no make up opportunity and the instructor will not catch you up at the next class session. You may not join the next scheduled class, as there’s a maximum number of students for every class and it’s not fair to the other students.
- If you are late to a class, the instructor will not catch you up. There’s a structured curriculum for every class and its not fair to other students to skip part of the curriculum to catch up a student who’s late.
- Snow. Colorado has frequent snowstorms in the winter. Colorado does a good job maintaining their roads in the snow. BoMA follows Boulder County government’s lead with regard to closures. If they are closed, we are closed. Their snow closure phone # is 303.441.3800. You may also visit www.bouldercounty.org for Boulder County closure information. For information on Hiways 93, 119 and 36 visit the CDOT webpage or call 303.442.4382.
- By clicking on the “I’m going” button and by paying the registration fee, you are agreeing to this cancellation policy.
- No Exceptions.
Waitlist
If the class is full, send an email to info@bouldermetalsmiths.com with the name of the class, your name and ‘please add me to the waitlist’.
