Lapidary Part One: Introduction to Lapidary Cutting Equipment

In this class (one of two in the certification series) you will learn how to use the various Lapidary cutting tools in our Lapidary shop. The shown photo is a Hi-Tech trim saw, one of the cutting tools in the shop. Learning to use the Trim saw allows you to create slabs.

During this class you will:

• Be introduced to all of TinkerMill's Lapidary shop cutting tools.
• Be introduced to our safety protocols and expectations.
• Get familiar with the set-up process and operation of each of the tools
• Learn the clean up process and expectations for the shop
• Learn the types of materials appropriate for our shop

Things to bring with you:

• Appropriate shop attire: non-flowing clothes, quick dry attire is best (you might get wet!)
• Closed toed shoes, no sandals or tennis shoes.
• Hair tie for long hair and beards.
• If you already own safety glasses, please bring them, otherwise they are provided by the shop.
• Your choice of hydration. Please, no alcohol.
• You will not need to bring your own stones. Cutting material will be provided for you. Please let the event planner know ahead of time if you are considering bringing your own stone/rock to the class.

This is a two part class you must sign up for both dates listed to complete the certification. We have created a full day workshop for folks who cannot make the two evenings work with scheduling. These only happen once a month.

Age Requirements:

The Lapidary shop requires all participants to be at least 16 years old to operate the machinery. All participants under 18 must have a paid legal guardian with them at all times.

Maximum number of participants for this shop:

This shop is smaller that the rest of the shops and therefor has a maximum capacity of two students and one instructor for all classes. When utilizing the shop there are two spots for people to reserve to use the shop. It is highly recommended to reserve your time on our resource calendar after you are certified to use the shop.

Attire recommendations:

Lapidary work is wet work. It is recommended that you wear shop appropriate foot wear, closed-toed no sandals, clothing that will dry relatively quickly and is an easy wash. No long sleeves or dangling objects. Nothing that can get caught in the spinning machines you will be working on.

No Show/Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations are accepted up to three days prior to the class. Seats are very limited in this class and it is a popular class. Seats fill quickly and there is always a waiting list. If you need to cancel, and cancel within one week of the class you may enjoy a full refund. If you need to cancel, and cancel within three days of the class you enjoy 50% refund. If you cannot attend, and become a no show, your fees are sacrificed to the good of the shop and you will not receive a refund. Please be considerate to your instructor and possible attendees, plan accordingly and communicate with your instructor or the shop captains.

If you have questions about this class you may contact the instructor of this class adrienne.iguchi@tinkermill.org. Members, please direct message on Slack if you have any questions.

Not a member yet? We invite and encourage you to become a member. Members receive a discounted price on all classes and enjoy other benefits as well including independent access to our shops after certification. Interested? Learn more and sign up online at tinkermill.org.

This class is a certification for using the tools, granted to TinkerMill members. If you are not yet a member, please consider joining. We offer many different types of membership to suit your needs. You can find more information on our website under the membership tab.

*Certification is granted to members 16 and older, anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a paid adult guardian or parent. Due to the nature of the equipment attendees must be 16 or older to attend.