Metals + Lapidary

Lapidary/Cabochon One-Day Workshop

  • Schedule Saturday, 10 AM - 3 PM
  • Start Date August 1, 2026
  • Location Sawtooth School for Visual Art
  • Studio Glass Studio - 208
  • Level All Levels
  • Suitable for Ages 16 - Adult

In this one-day Lapidary workshop you’ll experience the magic of turning a stones into a polished gems! We’ll have beautiful gemstone rough to use, and Gary will show you the process from A to Z! Use the CabKing Cabbing Machine to shape and polish your cabochons. No experience necessary. All materials included. You’re welcome to bring a bag lunch, snacks or beverage and we’ll take a lunch break. Just 4 seats available so sign up early!

Watch this fun short video made in Sawtooth’s studio by Lapidary instructor Charles Whicker. You’ll see a cabochon made from start to finish!

Sawtooth thanks the Forsyth Gem and Mineral Club for their establishment of a scholarship to support students wishing to attend courses in lapidary arts at Sawtooth. The Forsyth Gem and Mineral Club (Paul Burton and Dick Hartz) Lapidary Arts Scholarship is available annually. Interested students should apply using the online form here.

Instructor

Gary Parker

Gary Parker

Mr. Parker has lived in Greensboro since 1963 and became fascinated with minerals as a Cub Scout. He became involved with the Greensboro Gem and Mineral Club in the early eighties and has been an active member ever since. Currently… Read more