One Day Gemcutting Experience
Our single day, in-person gemcutting class
Details
* Supportive learning environment
* Cut one natural stone in a rose cut design
* Small groups
* Class presented in English
* 1 Day Course (9:30am-5:30pm)
* Machines, tools, and stone provided for the course.
* Certificate of completion
* Students will take home the faceted stone that they cut!
* Cut one natural stone in a rose cut design
* Small groups
* Class presented in English
* 1 Day Course (9:30am-5:30pm)
* Machines, tools, and stone provided for the course.
* Certificate of completion
* Students will take home the faceted stone that they cut!
Experience the Art of Faceting
Our One Day Gemcutting Experience is the easiest way to get practical experience about gemcutting. In this one day class, you will get the chance to cut your own stone from scratch. Along the way, you will learn about all the steps of gemcutting through your own direct experience.
In a single day, you will preform, cut, and polish a faceted rose cut from rough. You will learn about the different types of faceting machines as well as learning the basics of how to use the handpiece-style faceting machine to cut a gemstone.
The One Day Gemcutting Experience is a fun way to get creative and learn a new skill. Take your love of gems to the next level by engaging all your senses in the cutting process and actually shaping a natural stone with your own hands.
Whether you want to try faceting as a new hobby or you want to add a bit of knowledge about the ancient art of lapidary to your currently gemstone trade knowledge, the One Day Faceting Experience is perfect for you.
In a single day, you will preform, cut, and polish a faceted rose cut from rough. You will learn about the different types of faceting machines as well as learning the basics of how to use the handpiece-style faceting machine to cut a gemstone.
The One Day Gemcutting Experience is a fun way to get creative and learn a new skill. Take your love of gems to the next level by engaging all your senses in the cutting process and actually shaping a natural stone with your own hands.
Whether you want to try faceting as a new hobby or you want to add a bit of knowledge about the ancient art of lapidary to your currently gemstone trade knowledge, the One Day Faceting Experience is perfect for you.
Who Should Take This Course
The One Day Gemcutting Experience can be taken by anyone who is interested in trying out the art of faceting without committing to a full two-week course. No experience is needed, as we will start the class from the basics.
This one day course is ideal for someone who is interested in gemcutting as a hobby and wants to try it or for someone in the gem or gemology trade to deepen their knowledge of gemcutting by doing one stone for themselves.
This one day course is ideal for someone who is interested in gemcutting as a hobby and wants to try it or for someone in the gem or gemology trade to deepen their knowledge of gemcutting by doing one stone for themselves.
2025 Course Schedule
(All classes are taught in English)
February 22, 2025, Brooklyn, NY, at Brooklyn Metal Works
Your Instructor
Justin K Prim is an American gemcutter and author. He has been cutting gemstones since 2013 and has trained under professional cutters in the United States, France, England, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Switzerland. To support his work as a gemcutter, he has attended gemology programs at GIA and AIGS. He has travelled around the world to various gem producing regions to learn about rough and has visited mines in Thailand, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Europe, and the Americas.
Justin previously taught faceting at the Institute of Gem Trading in Bangkok as well as teaching gemology courses at AIGS Bangkok. He recently released his first book, The Secret Teachings of Gemcutting, which collects the world's classic faceting wisdom and patterns and presents them in an easy to cut format. Aside from teaching and writing, Justin also gives talks around the world about faceting techniques and history.
To see Justin’s work, check out his Instagram profile: @justinkprim
Justin previously taught faceting at the Institute of Gem Trading in Bangkok as well as teaching gemology courses at AIGS Bangkok. He recently released his first book, The Secret Teachings of Gemcutting, which collects the world's classic faceting wisdom and patterns and presents them in an easy to cut format. Aside from teaching and writing, Justin also gives talks around the world about faceting techniques and history.
To see Justin’s work, check out his Instagram profile: @justinkprim
