Intro to Lapidary Jewelry Class: Turn Rocks Into Gems

Transform Raw Stones into Polished Gems

Discover the ancient art of lapidary in this hands-on jewelry class focused exclusively on stone cutting and polishing. Perfect for rock enthusiasts and jewelry makers who want to create their own custom cabochons!

Workshop Overview: In this specialized class, you'll focus entirely on stone transformation techniques. Starting with rough material, you'll learn to cut, shape, and polish stones into beautiful cabochons ready for setting in jewelry.

What You'll Learn:

• Stone Selection: Identify suitable materials for cabochon cutting
• Cutting Techniques: Use specialized saws to create precise slabs from rough stone
• Shaping Skills: Transform flat slabs into dimensional cabochons
• Polishing Methods: Achieve a professional finish through progressive polishing stages
• Stone Evaluation: Understand how to highlight the best features of your material

Prerequisites:

• No experience necessary — great for beginners! This is a fun class to take with friends and family (limit of 3 people).

Class Kit Cost:

• $5–$10 depending on materials used. Bring your own rocks (apple-sized or smaller), or purchase from our selection!

Take Home: 1–2 professionally finished cabochon stones ready for setting in jewelry. This class pairs perfectly with our metalsmithing workshops where you can later set your custom stones!

All photos are our amazing student's work!