ADVANCED LAPIDARY COURSE
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The Cheshire Lapidary Workshop
Improve your cabochon cutting skills. You’ve learned the basics, so now it’s time to skill up!
This cabochon cutting course is designed for people who have already completed the beginners course and are itching to learn more.
About the Course.
As before, courses run from 10.00am until 4.00pm with a half hour break for lunch. I’ll remind you of all the safety aspects first and then you’ll be given safety goggles and an apron.
We have the diamond trim saw, the Ameritool flat lap and the fantastic Cabking—my personal favourite. This time though, you get to choose which of the equipment you want to focus on.
Again, you can choose from our huge selection of rough rock but this time you’re welcome to bring any of your own material, whether it be a favourite beach pebble or a precious piece of opal. (Both are of equal value in so many ways!)
You’ll be learning how to cut a pear shaped or irregular shaped stone with outside curves. You’ll also be learning how to cut a stone with an inside curve (or multiple inside curves) and how to shape and polish the tricky top surface.
We’ll be having a lunch break at about 12.30pm so bring a packed lunch as before. I’ll be providing you with plenty of drinks and biscuits throughout the day.
Because this course is so flexible, we can tailor it to suit your needs, so after you book, we’ll be in touch to make sure you get exactly what you need.
You know where to find us, based in Beeston, Cheshire. We’ll leave you a space to pull onto the driveway if you’re coming by car.
Don’t forget, we can collect you from the train stations at Crewe or Chester and return you at the end of the day.
We’re really looking forward to seeing you again! Helen & John x
Prices:
One person £245.00
Two people £410.00
(£40 deposit secures your place with the balance of the payment taken on the day)
Do I need to be artistic?
No. With expert guidance everyone who attends will be able to cut their own, jewellery grade gemstone cabochon (which means a flat back and domed top).
Is it dangerous?
You will be shown how to use all the equipment safely. When guidelines are followed it’s perfectly safe. However due to the nature of the equipment, the course is only available to those over 16 years.
Can I bring a friend?
Yes, definitely! The courses are designed for either one person alone or two people together. With such a well equipped workshop, you will both be using different machines simultaneously meaning no waiting around.
Are you wheelchair accessible?
Yes. We can accommodate one or two wheelchair users together and we have good parking.
Do I need to bring anything?
Yes, a packed lunch. Everything else is provided. You will have a huge selection of rock material to choose from and an option to purchase a commercially made jewellery setting in which to glue one of your beautiful, hand cut gemstones. Tea, coffee and snacks will be available all day.
What if I live too far away?
There are very few places in the country where you can learn how to cut a stone, so if you find you are having to travel a long way, why not make a holiday of it?
We are situated near the City of Chester where there is so much to see. The Roman amphitheatre and museum are both worth a visit, not to mention the impressive city walls that take you on a tour around the whole of Chester centre, ending right back where you started.
The famous Chester Zoo is also nearby where you can discover animals that you never knew existed! This Zoo specialises in endangered species and runs many essential breeding programs that help boost world populations.
We want you to have a great experience with us, so if there’s anything else you’d like to know, please, don’t hesitate to ask!