What You'll Learn

This class will cover safety and proper use of the new Lapidary work station at Hacker Lab. You will get a short safety talk on proper use of the equipment, how to care for it, and then hands-on demonstrations for you to learn to use the equipment.

  • Students will finish the class with an understanding of the proper use for basic cutting and polishing of stones
  • The instructor will take time to explain how to do different cuts
  • What you work on, you get to take home with you This class is required for Hacker Lab members who want to use the Lapidary work bench on their own.

Skills

  • Lapidary workbench
  • Cutting stones
  • Polishing cut stones

Important Information

This class is limited to 3 students to give students enough time to practice with the equipment at each of the work areas. Sign up early because it will fill fast!

An apron is suggested - this workstation is messy and wet. Don’t wear anything that you don’t mind getting dirty. You will be working in the Maker Space, so closed toe shoes are required. If you have long hair, please tie it back. We offer safety glasses and dust masks/hearing protection for those who don't have their own.

The instructor will bring stones for students to practice on. Bring your own stones if you want. If there isn't time to work on your stones specifically, the instructor can give you pointers on how to work with them. There is a $5 materials fee built into the class fee.

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SAC-100: Intro to Lapidary Workbench
HackerLab Sacramento 2533 R Street Suite 120 Sacramento, CA 95816 Map

Cancellation Policy

Please be aware: Most of our one-on-one classes require students to register at least 48 hours ahead of class time, after which they will be marked 'Not available'. Our regular cancellation policy of 48 hours of advance notice also applies.