Want to cut and carve stones? Get an introduction to jewelry skills? Make a pearl or gemstone necklace and/or bracelet? Want to solder? Do you know what street gemology even means? Well you’re in luck because BARN’s Jewelry & Fine Metals Studios is offering a full bench of lapidary and metalwork classes this fall.
Classes We Think You’ll Love
Introduction to Lapidary: Cutting and Carving Stones
Two meetings, beginning Tuesday, Nov. 10, 10 AM – 3 PM: Cut and polish your own cabochons from rough stone in this hands-on introduction to lapidary work. A great starting point before moving into inlay, intarsia, or stone setting.
Introduction to Jewelry Skills
Three meetings, beginning Tuesday, Dec. 1, 10 AM – 2:30 PM: Get comfortable at the jewelers’ bench from day one. Across three hands-on meetings, you’ll learn to safely and efficiently use the studio’s essential tools, the foundation for everything else in the Jewelry Studio.
Pearl and Gemstone Knotting
Friday, Dec. 4, 1 – 4 PM: Learn the knotting technique that gives pearls and gemstones their classic, polished look. Walk out with a finished necklace, ready to wear or give as a gift.
Meaningful Gemstone Bracelets
Friday, Dec. 4, 9 AM – 12 PM: Choose stones for their color, story, or meaning, and build a bracelet to keep or give away. A relaxed, approachable project for beginners.
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