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Wolf Craft School

Stone Bolo Workshop | Sunday, April 19, 11am-4pm

$150.00
$150.00
Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026
Time: 11am - 4:00pm
Cost: $150
Location: 205C York St., Nevada City, CA 95959

Workshop Description:

Bolos are a versatile, gender-neutral alternative to neck ties and traditional necklaces. There are a multitude of ways to customize a stone bolo including different shapes, sizes, colors, tip types, etc.. Make one for yourself or someone else...Father's Day gift, anyone? 

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 featured on your bolo. Once your stone is cut and polished, we'll mount it onto a stainless steel slide with a leather cord. And to complete the customization of your bolo, you'll be offered an assortment of metal tips to choose from. 

We will also provide you with lots of beautiful slabs and stones to choose from, or you may choose to bring your own. If you have a particular stone in mind that you want to try to cut, bring it along and we will work with you on the best way to approach it - every stone is different, and it’s not guaranteed that your stone will work out, but we will guide you through the process of figuring it out. It can be fun and meaningful to use stones that have sentimental value, such as a stone from your favorite spot in nature, or a stone that was found with a loved one on a special day, etc... 

Considerations: 
  • We will provide protective aprons, but please wear clothing that can take a beating, as this process can get messy.
  • Please bring whatever snacks, drinks and other provisions you need to get through the day.
  • We will be working with some teeny-tiny details, so if you wear glasses, please bring them so you can see! 
  • Long fingernails can make some of this work difficult, so consider trimming them down before this workshop.

About the Instructor

Leora Coronel

Leora Coronel

Silversmith & Lapidary Artist

I’ve been a jeweler for much of my adult life, and although it started with me gluing chunks of materials together (shout out to the first feather earring wave in 2005 lol), I felt a deeper pull to the craft of adornment. Following the creative call, I started exploring metalwork and lapidary work, slowly building my skills and experience over the years so that I could more artfully create the visions that I had in my mind. In 2010 I launched Gather Jewelry, which became a solid brand and business in my local community and online. In 2022, I retired Gather and I am continuing to make my hand-forged metal & stone jewelry under my own name. I live in the Sierra Nevada Foothills of Northern California and it is from this place that I find my inspiration—as well as some of my materials—like locally sourced minerals from the Yuba River. My designs are informed by a lifetime of fascination with ancient battle gear and weaponry, as well as all the stark magic found in the earth and all its kingdoms.

@leoracolorneljewelry leoracoronel.com

Policies

By signing up for a class, you agree to these policies:

You may cancel a class for a full refund or class credit 14 days before the start date of the class. 

All scheduled classes and workshops start and end on time. Please be prompt in your arrival and departure, as we often have other classes starting after yours. Arriving 15 minutes late to a class counts as a no-show, and no make up class will be offered. Instructors are subject to change.

We reserve the right to cancel any class due to low enrollment or unforeseen conflicts. If a class is cancelled, we will do our best to reschedule the session.  If you are unable to attend the rescheduled class, you will be issued a refund. 

Please note that we may take photos during the workshop to use on social media.  If you do wish to be photographed, please let the teacher know when you arrive.

Wolf Craft Collective, LLC or any person or persons acting on its behalf is released from liability for any bodily injuries sustained, or for loss or damage of any personal articles while on the premises or while participating in any activity sponsored by Wolf Craft Collective, LLC. 

There is a metered parking lot very close to the Tinnery, please ensure you have coins to pay the meter, as it does not accept cards.

Gift cards can be applied toward all classes or Wolf Craft merchandise.  Gift Cards can not be redeemed for cash.  Gift Cards do not expire.