Make a Stone Bracelet from Start to Finish | Saturday August 22 - Sunday August 23

Date: Saturday August 22 - Sunday, August 23, 2026 Time: Saturday 12:00pm - 4:00pm, Sunday 10:30am - 4:00pm Cost: $410 Location: 205C York St., Nevada City, CA 95959 Workshop Description: This is a two day workshop to make a bracelet from raw stone and silver. On day one, we will be cutting and polishing raw stones to make our own cabochons. Cabochon, pronounced cab-uh-shon, is defined as a gemstone that has been shaped and polished rather than faceted. The term comes from the French word “caboche,” which means head or noggin. Cabochon gemstones generally have a smooth, domed top surface and a flat base. We will demonstrate and guide you through the entire process of using trim saws, grinding wheels and cabbing machines to transform a slab or uncut stone into a finished cabochon that's ready to be set into metal. We have lots of raw stones and slabs for you to choose from, but you will also have the option to bring your own stone. If you already have a stone that you'd like to try to cut, bring it along and we will work with you on the best way to approach it - every stone is different, and it’s not guaranteed that your stone will work out, but we will guide you through the process either way. Whether you choose to use your own stones or select some of ours, we will make sure that you have at least one finished cabochon by the end of the day. On day two, we will be fabricating a sterling & fine silver, bezel-set stone bracelet. We will demonstrate and walk you through each step of the process of transforming silver sheet, wire & your cabochon into a wearable piece of art. At the end of the day, you'll leave with a one of a kind bracelet, made entirely with your own two hands. Considerations: We will provide protective aprons and masks, but please wear clothing that can take a beating, as we will be working with some harsh chemicals and open flames. Please bring whatever snacks, drinks and other provisions you need to get through the day, as you will be processing lots of new information and we want your mind and body to be well-fueled. We will be working with some teeny-tiny details, so if you wear glasses, please bring them so you can see! If you have long, manicured nails that you'd like to protect, this may impact your ability to engage with some of the techniques that you'll be learning in this class. Shorter nails make this craft a whole lot easier to see!