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The tutor Memory Stather
FGA, DGA, RBSA is an expert in the field
of gem carving. Always interested in stones
she became a Gemmologist in 1985 and founded
the "Gem Education Centre" an
Allied Teaching Centre of the Gemmological
Association and Gem Testing Laboratory of
Great Britain in Hong Kong in 1987, running
the centre until leaving Hong Kong in 1995.
She was editor and a committee member of
the GAHK, (the Gemmological Association
of Hong Kong) and president of the GIA Alumni
Association as well as being on the board
of directors and the Far East representative
of the GIA Alumni Association in America.
The aim of this 4 day course
is to give students an introduction to gemstone
carving. You will start work with a relatively
soft material as you are introduced to the
carving processes moving on to harder stone
as you gain in confidence with the supplied
tools. Seeing a shape materialise out of
the stone is always exciting but then comes
the hard part in smoothing and polishing
the gem. You will require patience as this
takes time but is very rewarding as the
beautifully finished carved gem reveals
it's self.
  
Students are supplied with
a selection of rough material to choose
from and some basic tools to get started.
If you wish to bring your own rough materials
please contact inthestudio with a list of
the Gemstones you are bringing.
It is suggested you think
about ideas for your carvings, three dimensional
shapes are suggested, things like seeds,
shells, fossils driftwood etc. even pictures
of pleasing shapes can help provide ideas
and inspiration. The stone itself may suggest
a shape.
Please bring an apron, overall or change
of cloths (changing area available on site)
as this is dirty work.
 
There is an additional charge
for this course of £60.00 payable
to the lecturer during the course. This
is for a the basic kit used during your
course and includes;
- 2 - pieces of rough stone (1 hard
e.g. quartz and 1 soft e.g. soapstone).
- 2 - Cutting wheels with mandrels.
- 2 - Large Burs.
- 4 - 3M Diamond disks (225, 400, 800,
1800 grits) on rubber wheels.
- 1 - Set of Memories comprehensive
notes.
This additional fee is payable
to Memory during the course.
 
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