One to One Stone Cutting Workshop: Cabochons and Rough Form Stones (Farnham Workshop) Weekends or Weekdays – Flexible Booking (4 hour session)

Description

In this unique course with tutor Sarah Reece you will learn how to cut two shapes of stones:

The class size is limited to just 1 student.

So you do not breathe in harmful rock dust during the process, you will be cutting the stone while it is in water. With this in mind, please wear older clothes, and waterproof shoes – wellies are advised as it is not a clean or dry activity. Water sprays from the rotating wheels as you are working. We will provide you with a waterproof apron.

This course is an excellent introduction to stone cutting. It allows you to step into the world of Lapidary where you can cut and create any shaped stone you desire, you won’t be beholden to the shop bought stone. This means your projects and settings can become completely unique as per your designs.

You will be working with a Cab King 6″ and the Diamond Pacific Pixie Cabbing Machine.

We have factored in a 30 minute break for lunch during our Saturday sessions.

Full info below…

When: Sarah is available at weekends and during the week. If you decide to book a stone cutting course, there is flexibility for your booking. We will contact you to find a suitable session.

Length: The session will last 4 hours

Where: 

THIS WORKSHOP COURSE IS BASED IN FARNHAM NOT OUR WOKING WORKSHOP

Weydon Farm House

Weydon Farm Lane

GU9 8QJ

There is parking on site.

Tutor:

Sarah Reece

What does the session involve?

In this unique course with tutor Sarah Reece you will learn how to cut two shapes of stones:

You will be cutting the stone while it is in water so you do not inhale harmful dusts. With this in mind, please wear older clothes, and waterproof shoes – wellies are advised as it is not a clean or dry activity. Water sprays from the rotating wheels as you are working. We will provide you with a waterproof apron.

This course is an excellent introduction to stone cutting. It allows you to step into the world of Lapidary where you can cut and create any shaped stone you desire, you won’t be beholden to the shop bought stone. This means your projects and settings can become completely unique as per your designs.

You will be working with a Cab King 6″ and the Diamond Pacific Pixie Cabbing Machine.

The class size is limited to just 1 student.

This Instagram post gives you a preview of what to expect from your session

Experience required:

None, all abilities are welcomed. We support you throughout the session and provide demonstrations to show you the techniques and steps needed to create your project. With one to one sessions, you will gain a large amount of support in this intensive introduction to stone cutting

Class size:

1

What is included?

What to bring:

For safety reasons, during each class, you are required to wear appropriate footwear, we request that no open toed shoes are worn within the workshop. Wellies or older waterproof shoes advised.

Long hair should also be tied back when working with the equipment. You may also wish to bring a notebook. There are always many tips and tricks given verbally by the tutor, which some might like to keep note of.

Also pack your own snacks and drinks for the session if required.