Seattle offers short course in gem faceting
Faceting gemstones combines science and art, and a Seattle class series will introduce the practice to a new crop of cutters.
The Gemstone Faceting short course will be on offer in the city starting in early December. The registration fee has been set at $375 per learner and each instalment will run for three hours. Only four spaces are available.
Each learner in the course, which is for over-18s only, will be provided with their own rough stone to work with, and they will be walked through the step of faceting. They will be able to keep their gem once the classes have drawn to a close, and everyone will get hands-on experience working with the machinery and other equipment used. Optics will be included, and polishing is also in the agenda. A list of resources will be distributed so the students can keep on adding to their skills at home.
Classes and other educational sessions may require copies of handouts for distribution to the attendees. A printing services company will be able to help, and can also provide graphic design services.
This hands-on introduction to the process of faceting gemstones will begin on Monday, December 8, and the final session is set for Friday, December 19. The location for the course will be 2720 NE 115th Suite A.
The Gemstone Faceting short course will be on offer in the city starting in early December. The registration fee has been set at $375 per learner and each instalment will run for three hours. Only four spaces are available.
Each learner in the course, which is for over-18s only, will be provided with their own rough stone to work with, and they will be walked through the step of faceting. They will be able to keep their gem once the classes have drawn to a close, and everyone will get hands-on experience working with the machinery and other equipment used. Optics will be included, and polishing is also in the agenda. A list of resources will be distributed so the students can keep on adding to their skills at home.
Classes and other educational sessions may require copies of handouts for distribution to the attendees. A printing services company will be able to help, and can also provide graphic design services.
This hands-on introduction to the process of faceting gemstones will begin on Monday, December 8, and the final session is set for Friday, December 19. The location for the course will be 2720 NE 115th Suite A.