Jerry Mason
19427 Hwy # 9
Ruby, SC 29741

843-634-6497

jimndee@shtc.net

Jerry has been an avid rockhound since 1995. He retired from Lucent Technologies in 1989 and IBM as an electronic engineer in 1996. Jerry has attended classes at William Holland since 1999 and began teaching in 2003. He has also taught for the SFMS. He teaches private lessons in Cabochon cutting in Chesterfield, SC, where he and his wife maintain a studio/gallery. As an active silversmith he maintains a private shop at his home and has sold his work at major juried festivals in North and South Carolina for a number of years. He is an active member of the Columbia South Carolina Gen and Mineral Club. Jerry believes in a high quality class and not a high quantity class.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This is a class specific to the cutting and creation of cabochons stones. In this class you will learn the correct methods to select a small slab of Agate or Jasper; mark, cut, grind, and polish it to a completed cabochon stone suited for jewelry or exhibition. The student will become familiar with the equipment and its use and care. The first two or three days the student should expect to create calibrated stones, but as they progress in experience and knowledge, the art of freeform stone cutting will be discussed and possibly implemented. No student will begin this class with freeforms. Precut slabs will be available for purchase. You may bring your own (no more than five, please). The lab fee will include the first preformed piece. This class is about quality and not quantity.

LAB FEE: $15.00

Maximum No. of Students: 5

Pre-requisite: None