Registration for this schedule starts on 12/01/2025 and ends on 08/14/2026
Participants must be 18 years to 120 years old when the program starts.
ROUND ROBIN WEEK
INSTRUCTORS: RICK MARSHALL, DOLORES OSBORNE-HENSLEY, GEORGIA VAN ZYLE, JUDI WILD
Not sure what class to take first? We heard you, and we understand.
Join us to participate in our first “Round Robin” series of classes with a different class
each day. Dip your toe into the water to learn what really “rocks” your world.
This year we have assembled a team of four distinguished and talented instructors to
share with you a peek inside their classroom. You will spend one day in each of the
following lapidary-themed classrooms: Cabochons, Lampwork, Cold Connections I, and Wire I.
CABOCHONS I– Rick Marshall: This one-day class will give you the basic techniques
you need to produce beautiful, usable cabochons. This class will also work for those
with some experience but want to improve the “finish” quality of their cabochons. Class
fee covers two small slabs and a handbook.
LAMPWORK – Georgia Van Zyle: Here is your opportunity to try melting glass at the
torch during a one-day class. You will learn about safety procedures and some key
information about lampworking. Your first project will be to light the torch and pull
stringers. Intrigued? Pulling stringers will familiarize you with the properties of glass
before learning to make small beads and graduating to make focal beads. Class fee
covers all materials and use of tools in class.
WIRE I – Judi Wild: This one-day class is for “ground-floor” beginners. We’ll start with
tool and wire identification and then move on to our first project, the Basic Bangle. Your
second project will be to wrap a pendant using a “30mm x 40mm” oval cabochons.
Class fee covers a comprehensive workbook, use of tools, and a practice, wire-
wrapping kit. Project Kit fee for silver will be determined at class time.
Class Fee: $100
Estimated Materials Fee: $50 to $100
Prerequisites: None
NOTE: If you are an experienced student for any of the classes included in the Round
Robin series, you are welcome to treat that day’s class as an open studio. This Round
Robin cannot be combined with any other classes during this week.
Please contact William Holland School of Lapidary Arts if you have any questions.