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Brooch by Michael Boyd
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Basic Lapidary
Instructor: Mr. Michael Boyd
Level: All Skill Levels
Requirements: None
Program: Summer
Status: Open
Length: 3 Days
Tuition: TBA
Materials: TBA
Date: July 26, 2010 - July 28, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Metalwerx
Are you tired of buying typical stones and setting them in conventional settings? Always looking for the unique ones? Come spend three days with Michael Boyd, learning how to cut and polish your own cabochons with limitless shape, size, and color options.
This class will qualify students for the advance class that immediately follows. Sign up for both courses and save $100 off the total cost of tuition.
Michael is an internationally recognized lapidary artist and master of bezel setting working in the field full time since 1990. "The stone is as important as the metal. I am looking for an integration of the medias, a manipulation and blending of the two: Using stone as a medium, not as an accessory." - Michael Boyd
If you'd like to see more of Michael's work, please visit his website www.michaelboyd.com
SANDALS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE WORN IN OUR STUDIO FOR SAFETY REASONS. Make sure to wear close toed shoes to class!!!
Materials & Tools
Materials will be available for students to purchase as needed for individual work.
Students should bring their tools. Students should also bring stones they would like to use in the workshop, uncut stones, broken stones, and/or any stones they have questions about.
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