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Gem-Forest trains student that are willing to learn how to cut gemstones professionally or as a hobby. The course starts on Monday morning and ends on Friday evening.
All the essential steps to learn how to cut cabochons and faceted gemstones are covered during the week. The main goal is to teach you all the aspects of gem cutting you need to know to cut a gemstone from start to finish.
After the course, you'll be ready to cut gemstones on your own with your faceting machine.
The training takes place in France, full address is given at reservation.
Learn about the faceting machine and how it works.
Be able to analyse a rough gemstone.
Learn about faceting diagrams.
Learn how to preform a gemstone.
Learn how to glue a stone for cutting.
Learn about the dop transfert.
Gem cutting of cabochon gemstones.
Learn how to facet a gemstone from start to finish.
Hospitality is important for us. We'd like to offer you the opportunity to stay with us during the week. You'll have your personal room in a nice cosy house with a lovely view on a canyon. We'll be happy to share time with you and get to know more about you during your stay.
More details and information about your stay are available in the terms and conditions.
Price of the course: 1250 €.
When booking online you'll pay 200 € deposit deductible from the total amount you'll pay later.
For details regarding payments and more, read terms and conditions.
Available dates: any week in the following calendar where days are not disbabled is available for booking.
"Tout d'abord, un grand merci pour l'accueil chaleureux, simple [...] Cette formation d'une semaine m'a fait découvrir l'art de la taille précision des pierres de couleur [...] je remercie Julien pour ses conseils, son aide et sa patience..."
Dominique
"Mille mercis Charlotte et Julien pour cette si belle semaine partagée en votre compagnie dans ce joli cadre paisible. Quel privilège d'avoir pu découvrir cet art exigeant de la taille précision des gemmes [...] Bravo Julien pour ta formation au programme bien construit, pour ta pédagogie et ta bienveillance...."
Ingrid
"Charlotte, Julien vous êtes les meilleurs hôtes que j'ai pu connaître à ce jour [...] Pas le temps de s'ennuyer entre l'apprentissage de l'art lapidaire, l'apéro, les discussions toutes plus intéressantes les unes que les autres [...] Ta pédagogie, Julien, est au top et j'espère pourvoir faire de jolies tailles de précision..."
Titouan 1
"Un énorme Merci ! D'abord un accueil aux petits oignons, sincérité, gentillesse, attention [...] La formation est très intéressante et balaie tous les aspects de la taille d'une pierre. [...] Julien nous montre comment animer la machine..."
Jean-Marie
"Merci beaucoup pour votre accueil pendant cette semaine de formation à la technique de la taille précision [...] j'espère que tes conseils resteront taillés dans ma mémoire et dans mes mains..."
Laurent
"S'il y a bien un mot que je retiens de cette courte semaine de formation, c'est bien la perfection. [...] Merci à toi, Julien, pour toutes ces choses et lieux que tu m'as fait découvrir..."
Titouan 2
"Ce fût un plaisir, un bonheur d'être accueilli chez vous [...] Merci Julien d'avoir su m'enseigner l'art lapidaire..."
Jérémie "Gemma"
All of our gemstones are certified by Julien Boemo (FGA). He is a qualified gemologist graduated from the international school of Gem-A in London.
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