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The Art of the Cabochon with John Heusler G.G.

The Art of the Cabochon with John Heusler G.G.

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This workshop is being held live and in-person
at our Texas studio!

Can't make the trip?
Live online seats will be available soon here!

Lapidary artist John F. Heusler G. G. is coming back to the studio! Whether you’re new to lapidary or looking to refine your skills, this hands-on class offers a perfect blend of foundational techniques and advanced methods. Over the course of two days, you’ll explore techniques from traditional cabochon shapes to concave cutting and polishing, while experimenting with a variety of materials. And with a dedicated lapidary machine for every participant - no waiting! - you’ll have ample time to practice and perfect your skills. Returning students can tackle more challenging shapes and techniques with John’s expert guidance. 

Your workshop and materials kit fees will cover absolutely everything you need to participate in class, including rough slabs, polishing materials, and the use of all the equipment needed to successfully create your own cabochons. This workshop is for all levels, so it's perfect for everyone regardless of prior experience. And as an added bonus, you'll get 30 days access to the same videos our online participants will get... at no additional cost! 

Please note: If you have rough you'd like to cut, you're welcome to bring it but we will not be set up for slabbing, so any rough you bring must be pre-slabbed.

Information about taking workshops with us
can be found at this link.
 

Workshop fee (non-taxable): $450
Materials fee (taxable): $45 (payable on the first day of class)

Saturday and Sunday
March 8 & 9, 2025
9:30 am to 5:00 pm daily

 

Note: We recommend bringing your own eye magnification to help you see as clearly as possible while working. Because these needs are so personal, it's impossible for us to have the right thing on hand for every student. Need help with this? Call the studio or send us an email.

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About John Heusler

John is a lapidary, gemstone cutter, and a jewelry maker/designer who has been at it for over 53 years! After owning a fine jewelry store for 31 of those years, he retired in 2009, and now sells his self-cut gemstones and jewelry on social media, in galleries, and national juried fine art shows. He teaches classes in gem cutting highlighting techniques like Basics to Advanced, Inlay 101 to Advanced and Gemstone Carving gemstones. John has been featured in Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist magazine and has been on the cover 14 times.

Since retiring from his fine jewelry store 14 years ago, he has made it his mission to help others in this industry just as his mentors helped him. His hobbies are too lengthy to list but caring for wild bobcats on his property has proven to be his favorite!

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