Learn Gemstone Faceting

‘The Columbia-Willamette Faceters’ Guild in conjunction with the Rice Northwest Museum offer a number of educational programs promoting the art of gem faceting. Following are class descriptions and details:

Beginning Gemstone Faceting

This class introduces the theory and techniques of faceting gemstones. During the course, students will facet one or two gemstones with material and equipment provided by the Columbia-Willamette Faceters’ Guild. Students will gain sufficient knowledge and techniques to continue faceting on their own.

Spring/Fall Classes 2010

All classes are held Saturday afternoons from 1:00 – 5:00 PM at the Rice Museum and run five weeks. Currently classes are full so please get on the waiting list if you’d like to attend

Upcoming Classes:

We do not hold classes in the summer (sorry). Our instructors need a break now and then! New dates have not been announced by Rice Museum, but they will be posted as soon as we can get them up.

Dates: Sept dates TBA, 2010 at Rice Northwest Museum, Hillsboro, Oregon
When: Saturdays, 1:00 – 5:00pm
Cost: $135.00

Classes fill fast so please submit your request as soon as you can to be guaranteed a seat. For more information or to register, contact the Rice Northwest Museum at (503) 647-2418‚ or visit the Rice Northwest Museum Website. Their web site is under construction so it is best to call the Rice Museum to find out if there is room in a class.

The schedule for classes beginning in the fall of 2010 is not yet ready but will be posted as soon as it is. Go ahead and call Rice Museum to get on a waiting list

Learn Gemstone Faceting

The Rice Museum states, “Faceting is to cut facets or small faces upon; as, to facet a diamond”. Faceting 101 is taught by members of the Columbia Willamette Faceters’ Guild The allure and lore of gems! Beautiful, exquisite. With a total of 20 hours of instruction, you can cut, polish and keep your very own gemstone! All equipment including gems are provided.