{"product_id":"cabochon-workshop-friday-july-10-12-4pm","title":"Cabochon Workshop | Friday, July 10, 12-4pm","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eDate: Friday, July 10\u003cspan\u003e, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime: 12:00pm - 4:00pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCost: $115\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLocation: 205C York St., Nevada City, CA 95959\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkshop Description:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA cabochon, pronounced cab-uh-shon, is defined as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #040c28;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea gemstone that has been shaped and polished rather than faceted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The term comes from the French word “caboche,” which means head or noggin. Cabochon gemstones generally have a smooth, domed top surface and a flat base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLearn how to cut, shape and polish your own cabochons with us! We will demonstrate and guide you through the entire process of using trim saws, grinding wheels and cabbing machines to transform a slab or uncut stone into a finished cabochon that's ready to be set into a finished piece of jewelry. You will leave with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eat least\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eone of your own hand-cut cabochons.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIf you have a stone in mind that you want to cut, bring it along and Leora will work with you on the best way to cut it - every stone is different, and it’s not guaranteed that your stone will work out, but Leora will guide you through the process.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTo complete your experience, consider signing up for one of our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFabricate a Stone Ring Workshop on Friday July 24th\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eto set your cabochon into a sterling silver ring, made entirely with your own two hands.\n\u003cdiv\u003eConsiderations: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe will provide protective aprons and masks, but please wear clothing that can take a beating, as stone cutting can be messy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease bring whatever snacks, drinks and other provisions you need to get through the day, as you will be processing lots of new information and we want your mind and body to be well-fueled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe will be working with some teeny-tiny details, so if you wear glasses, please bring them so you can see! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\" size=\"3\"\u003eIf you have long, manicured nails that you'd like to protect, this may impact your ability to engage with some of the techniques that you'll be learning in this class. Shorter nails make this craft a whole lot easier. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wolf Craft School","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48794880442624,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0810\/0608\/files\/DCAA01F9-9A8B-4A7B-BCC0-D66333FEF7EB_1_105_c_418007d9-8890-4c57-8288-a6a565ec925c.jpg?v=1769051604","url":"https:\/\/wolfcraftcollective.com\/products\/cabochon-workshop-friday-july-10-12-4pm","provider":"Wolf Craft School and Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}