Gemstone Faceting (6 part class)

Gemstone Faceting (6 part class)

Learn to cut a beautiful gemstone with our faceting machines in this 6 part class.

By NW Rockhounds

Date and time

Monday, July 22 · 6 - 9pm PDT

Location

NW Rockhounds

2720 NE 115th Suite A Seattle, WA 98125

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

  • 3 hours

Gemstone Faceting

Instructor: Mike Froebe

Date: 6 Part Class - Monday, Wednesday, & Fridays - July 22nd, 24th, 26th, 29th, 31st, & August 2nd all from 6pm-8pm (18 hours total)

Ages 18 & up

$375 All supplies provided

Beginning

Introduction to selecting and faceting gemstones. Students will be provided with a rough stone to cut, and will be lead through the steps needed to create their own faceted gem to keep.

The class will cover the workings of faceting machines, a bit of optics (no math required), and the fine art of polishing gem stones. Students will learn: what to look for in gem rough. How to use a faceting machine, how light reacts inside of a gem to give it it's sparkle. How to find the resources and expertise to further develop their skills!

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Check your email a few days before your class for further instructions.

Our classroom is located upstairs and are limited to 4 students for this class.

You are purchasing a seat at an event just like a sporting event or concert. These tickets are not transferable to a different class credit or store credit if you are not able to make it. Cancellations made 7 days or more in advance of the event date will receive a refund.

Organized by

Seattle's store for the rocks, gems, and everything for lapidary work.  We love to share our passion for nature and foster creativity and learning. Our staff is friendly and knowledgeable and very excited about the hobby. The shop and classrooms are comfortable and inviting.  There's so much to see, you might find yourself there for a long while.The NW Rockhounds Education Center is powered by Shunpike and can receive tax deductible donations. Shunpike is the 501(c)(3) non-profit agency that provides independent arts groups in Washington State with the services, resources and opportunities they need to forge their own paths to sustainable success. We hope through fundraising efforts, these classes can be offered at minimal cost to grow and nuture the art of rockhounding. You can make a tax deductible donation to the Education Center at https://poweredbyshunpike.org/c/PBS/a/98125.   

CLASS POLICIES

PLEASE NOTE UPDATED POLICIES ARE EFFECTIVE January 1, 2022

REFUND POLICY: Students who withdraw 8 days (or more) prior to the start date of the first class receive a full refund. Students who withdraw 7 days (or less) prior to the start date of the first class DO NOT receive a refund of any kind.

CANCELLATIONS: All classes not meeting their minimum requirement three days prior to class start date may be cancelled. In the event of class cancellation by NW Rockhounds, you will be notified by e-mail or by phone and receive a full refund of tuition and fees. 

MISSED CLASSES: There are no discounts or refunds for missed classes or late registrations.

HOLD HARMLESS: I agree to hold harmless NW Rockhounds, its employees and agents for any and all claims for personal injury and/or property damage in which damage and injury is or appears to be proximately caused in whole or in part by my participation in this program.

PHOTO PERMISSION: I give permission for NW Rockhoundsto use, without limitation or obligation, photographs which may include my image or artwork for purposes of promoting programs.

 

$375