The Lapidary’s Art 1 - Discovery: History and Techniques (4h)
Discover the history of stone cutting and carry out the work of a stone cutter.
About the Course
In this first course, discover the history, geography, vocabulary and tools involved in cutting colored stones.
Understand how stone cutters observe a rough stone to decide the best way to cut it, in order to obtain the most beautiful color, while preserving the maximum weight. Afterwards, proceed to the first stages of cutting named preforming (or roughing) and then practice with the facet cutter to familiarize yourself with the lapidary's gestures.
After the class, bring your preformed stone home.
A second course is devoted to the lapidary’s art to apply the skills you discovered in the first course and to facet your own stone: "The Lapidary's Art 2 - Initiation: Cutting a Colored Stone". It is highly recommended to have attended the first course to access the second.
Useful to Know
- You are welcomed by your lecturers before the class starts.
- A welcome refreshment is offered prior to the class and during the break.
- This course is given by a lapidary and a gemologist.
- All necessary equipment is provided on site.
- A certificate is given at the end of the class along with a list of recommendations of books, podcasts, websites, museums related to the course attended.
To Go Further
Join the course "From the Wax Project to the Setting Techniques" and discover the key steps of creation of a High Jewelry piece.
QUALITY
L'ÉCOLE set up, 5 years after its foundation, a Scientific Council to oversee the consistency of its educational policy and the relevance of its teaching materials.
EXCLUSIVITY
Courses are delivered in small groups to allow students to discuss one-on-one with experts of the jewerly's world.
PASSION
All our teachers are passionate experts chosen for their enthusiasm and skills in transmitting their knowledge.
GENEROSITY
Skills are presented with ease in an enjoyable way, hands-on experience and dialogue. Classes are for everyone with no pre-requisites.
NEED HELP?
For any need, contact us by phone +33 (0)1 70 70 38 40.