Registration for this schedule starts on 12/01/2025 and ends on 04/10/2026
Participants must be 18 years to 120 years old when the program starts.
Registration for this schedule starts on 12/01/2025 and ends on 05/15/2026
Participants must be 18 years to 120 years old when the program starts.
Registration for this schedule starts on 12/01/2025 and ends on 07/27/2026
Participants must be 18 years to 120 years old when the program starts.
Registration for this schedule starts on 12/01/2025 and ends on 08/07/2026
Participants must be 18 years to 120 years old when the program starts.
Registration for this schedule starts on 12/01/2025 and ends on 09/10/2026
Participants must be 18 years to 120 years old when the program starts.
OPALS I
INSTRUCTOR: JEFF HUNTER
In this class we will be cutting the three types of opals, common, precious, and Semiprecious. Students will also construct a doublet and a triplet. The class fee includes a kit containing 8 opals plus the components to assemble a doublet and a triplet.
Bring any and all opals that you have so when time permits you can cut them as well. All opals provided plus the components to assemble doublets and triplets will be available for purchase. Bring an OptiVISOR and an apron to use, however the OptiVISOR will be available for you to use (small fee) and aprons are available to use if you don't have them. Welcome to the world of opals.
Class Fee: $150
Est Materials Fee: $40+
Prerequisite: None
Jeff Hunter has been a lapidarist for over 15 years. Early in his career he was introduced to boulder opal and was bitten by the opal bug. Once bitten he decided to devote his lapidary career to the study and cutting of boulder opals. A few years ago, he had the opportunity to visit and stay at a boulder opal mine in Koroit. Jeff came to the William Holland School to expand his knowledge and skills in cutting and polishing opals from around the world. He now shares his knowledge and skills with others by teaching opals here at the William Holland School of Lapidary Arts.
Please contact William Holland School of Lapidary Arts if you have any questions.