The Rice Museum states, “Faceting is to cut facets or small faces upon; as, to facet a diamond”. Faceting 101 is taught by members of the Columbia Willamette Faceters’ Guild. The allure and lore of gems! Beautiful, exquisite. With a total of 20 hours of instruction, you can cut, polish and keep your very own gemstone! All equipment including gem rough is provided. No prior experience is necessary.
The Columbia-Willamette Faceters’ Guild in conjunction with the Rice Northwest Museum offers two types of classes promoting the art of gem faceting:
Beginning Gemstone Faceting
This class introduces the theory and techniques of faceting gemstones. During the course, students will expect to facet one or two gemstones with material and equipment provided by the Columbia-Willamette Faceters Guild. Students will gain sufficient knowledge and techniques to continue faceting on their own. Students may keep the stones they cut and facet diagrams and handouts they are given.
Students who have already taken the class may sign up for additional classes, but are free to work independently from the beginners, using designs of their choosing and their own rough if they like. They still have full access to the instructors, equipment, rough, and materials.
Advanced Gemstone Faceting
This class covers a variety of advanced subjects, including gemstone re-cutting, re-polishing and repair, often without the availability of a faceting diagram. Bring your own stones or the Guild will provide previously cut stones for you. This class is open to experienced lapidary only. Class fees are set by the instructor.
Faceting Class Schedules
Where: Rice Northwest Museum, Hillsboro, Oregon
When: Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00am – 3:30pm (exceptions noted below)
Duration: 4 Sessions – 20 hours total
Cost: $150.00 (includes all materials), except for advanced classes – see above.
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– Class scheduling is subject to instructor avalability – Please complete form below to be placed on beginners wait list.
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To be placed on our wait list please complete this form.
For more information, contact Edward Younie by email at EYounie@Gmail.com.
Class registrations are no longer handled by the Rice Museum.
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