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CourseGraphic Uncover the beauty of rocks and minerals as you transform them into jewelry-quality pieces. Learn about semi-precious and precious stones as you discover the best ways to design, cut, shape and polish these stones. Understand lapidary safety and practice popular techniques using tumblers, rotary tools and polishers at a local gem and mineral society. Take home your cut and polished stones.

Class Details

3 Session(s)
Weekly - Thu

Location
Reno Gem & Mineral Society

Instructor
Julie Hilsabeck 

 

Notice

Please read:  For safety reasons, do not wear open-toe shoes, sandals or floppy long sleeves. Long hair and beards must be tied back from your face. Materials cost is paid directly to the instructor at the first class. It includes all supplies and equipment use plus a one-year membership in the Gem and Mineral Society.

Tuition: 

$99.00

Materials Cost:

 $45.00


Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
2/13/2025 - 2/27/2025 Weekly - Thu 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM Sparks, Reno Gem & Mineral Society  Map Julie Hilsabeck 

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