Experience Faceting
Curious about faceting? Learn fundamentals and cut your first gemstone in this 1-1 weekend workshop.
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Service Description
Designed for the beginner or hobbyist, you'll gain a practical understanding of how rough materials are transformed into intricate gemstones. You'll be guided through the fundamental processes, culminating in your own finished gemstone, ready to be set in a piece of jewelry, or other meaningful momento. To ensure finishing on time and allow for maximum hands-on learning, the instructor will prepare many of the steps ahead of time, and during class. By the end of the weekend, you’ll have a tangible creation to take home, and a clearer understanding of where your gem cutting journey will take you next. Class details • Skill level: Beginner, hobbyist • Class size: 1-on-1 instruction • Length: 9am-5pm Saturday and Sunday, with breaks in between, including a 1 hour lunch break. Supplies & Equipment • Synthetic garnet (YAG) for your first gem • Use of our 2025 Facetron machines, cutting and polishing equipment • All accessories needed (loupes, accessories) • Glamour photos of your finished gem Not provided, but we recommend to bring: • Water bottle • Your favorite spotify playlist Weekend amenities • Breakfast, lunch, snacks, beverages, coffee • Local field trips if interested! • Spouses or partners are invited to relax on property Is this class right for you? If you plan to continue faceting on your own, you will need to take the full 4-day course. With only 2 days, we won’t have time to transfer all the skills you need but this course is a great way to try gemcutting before committing fully. Here are some of the missing skills we won’t have time to cover in 2 days: Photography Analyzing rough stones Preforming gems before cutting on the faceting machine Dopping and transferring (dopping = attaching the stone to the machine)
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Cancellation Policy
We understand that sometimes plans change. Students may cancel their enrollment and receive a full refund of their deposit, provided the cancellation is made more than four (4) weeks prior to the scheduled start date of the class. Cancellations made less than four (4) weeks before the class start date will result in the forfeiture of the deposit. To cancel your enrollment, please notify us by emailing at oakandstoneschool@gmail.com. Please include your name, the name and date of the class you are enrolled in, and your preferred method of refund.
Contact Details
Final address given after booking 10 W Main St, Fleetwood, PA, USA