In-Person Courses
Improve your knowledge of gemcutting and gemology with our in-person experiences
Faceting Bootcamp
Learn the art of gemstone cutting and recutting in this immersive two-week intensive bootcamp. A blend of guided theory and hands-on practice, this class takes you from first principles through to cutting and finishing multiple gemstones a variety of shapes and designs in our flagship course.
Gemstone Recutting and Repair
Learn the art of repairing damaged stones, improving poorly cut gems, preserving weight, correcting proportions, and plannig successful recuts. This is a one week intensive faceting workshop for experienced gemcutters who want to learn to recut and repair without a diagram.
One Day Gemcutting Experience
A one day course that allows you to try the art of faceting without committing to a longer course. Preform, cut, and polish a rose cut in a single class day.
Introduction to Jambpeg Cutting
Discover a completely different way of thinking about gemstone cutting as you experience the art of faceting as it was practiced generations ago. In our immersive one-week workshop, you'll learn on modern French-made jambpeg machines inspired by historic European traditions.
🇫🇷 Journée d’initiation à la taille de gemmes
Un cours d’une journée qui vous permet de découvrir l’art du lapidaire sans vous engager dans une formation plus longue. En une seule journée, vous réaliserez le préformage, la taille et le polissage d’une taille rose.
Faceting Bootcamp Mountain Retreat
Spend two unforgettable weeks learning the art of gemcutting in a historic mountain region of France with a rich lapidary heritage.
