Registration for this schedule starts on 12/01/2025 and ends on 07/17/2026
Participants must be 18 years to 120 years old when the program starts.
CABOCHONS I
INSTRUCTOR: MARTHA GRAZIANO
Come rock out in this hands-on lapidary class! Learn how to shape, sand, and polish rough stones into gleaming cabochons ready to shine in any jewelry design. We’ll explore what makes a cabochon truly cut above the rest from a jeweler’s perspective—focusing on proportion, polish, and creative design. You’ll also learn to make your own custom templates for unique stone shapes. You can leave class wearing at least one of your beautiful creations! Whether you’re a beginner or already have some experience, we’ll tailor the class so you can dig deeper and expand your skills at your own pace. This class is sure to sparkle!
Class Fee: $50
Est. Materials Fee: $0-$50
Prerequisite: None
Martha Graziano
I have been captivated by pretty stones since I was a kid, enamored of seeing pretty rocks along Lake Michigan. We lived nearby the Lizzardo Museum of Lapidary arts, and I was highly influenced by the amazing lapidary art there. Through the Louisville Visual Arts Association, perhaps +25yrs ago, I started with wire wrapping to be able to wear pretty stones more affordably. My first silversmithing classes were with, Jane Steerman. I currently study silversmithing with Lona Northerner, in addition to ongoing lessons with Chuck Bruce.
Classes attended at William Holland include Cabochons 1 and Turbo charged Cabochons with Jack King, Dale Koebnik’s alternative cabochon setting class, Jim Richardson soldering intensive, Bill Boggs intarsia 2, Chuck Bruck Inlay III at WH, Dave Wayment for channel setting, and Bruce McKay stone carving.
Please contact William Holland School of Lapidary Arts if you have any questions.