Fall / Winter Workshops 2024
The Diamond
Join us for a captivating and informative night as we delve into the fascinating realm of gemmology. Our workshops, led by esteemed gemologists Aurélie Aubry and Lucille Daver, both holding PhD’s in Earth Sciences, promise to demystify the art of gemmology.
Gain valuable insights and knowledge as Aurélie and Lucille share their expertise and passion for gems. This immersive experience is designed to be both stimulating and enriching, offering participants an opportunity to explore the intricate world of diamonds.
Aurélie Aubry and Lucille Daver
Thursday, November 14, 2024
6 pm to 10:30 pm
There will be a half hour break
Workshop given in French
$70.00 ( taxes not included)
maximum 9 students per class
Part 3 : Diamonds are a girl's best friend" and "a diamond is forever" are just a few of the mystical phrases that have made diamonds a must-have in the imagination of people all over the world. In this lecture, you will discover the history of the king of gems: its physical and optical properties, the classification criteria that affect its price, the evolution of its cut, and its treatment and synthesis.
Whether you are a passionate amateur or a curious professional, this course will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the dazzling world of diamonds."
Three precious stones
Join us for a captivating and informative night as we delve into the fascinating realm of gemmology. Our workshops, led by esteemed gemologists Aurélie Aubry and Lucille Daver, both holding PhD’s in Earth Sciences, promise to demystify the art of gemmology.
Gain valuable insights and knowledge as Aurélie and Lucille share their expertise and passion for gems. This immersive experience is designed to be both stimulating and enriching, offering participants an opportunity to explore the intricate world of gemstones.
Aurélie Aubry and Lucille Daver
Thursday, November 28, 2024
6 pm to 10:30 pm
There will be a half hour break
Workshop given in French
$70.00 ( taxes not included)
Part 2: The secrets of the precious stones
When we talk about gems, these names spring to mind first, those known as the precious stones. Dive into the fascinating world of these three exceptional gems: the shimmering emerald, the royal sapphire and the flamboyant ruby.
Whether you're a passionate hobbyist or a seasoned professional in the field, this course will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the dazzling world of these three precious gems.
This lecture will cover the first 3 gems. The diamond will follow in a separate lecture.
Maximum 9 students per class
Introduction to working with wax
Maximum 8 students per class
Working in wax is a fun way to create 3 dimensional jewellery. It can be done simply at home with a few tools unlike traditional metal working techniques that are more easily done in a studio.
This class is sold out
Day 1: Carving a Ring in Wax
Day 2: Take your ring to be cast and finish it in metal
Instructor: Andrew Floyd
Bilingual
Monday, November 18, 2024 Part 1
Monday, November 25, 2024 Part 2
Time: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
2 classes of 4 hours each
$140.00 ( taxes not included )
Materials may be purchased from the instructor (tools provided). Materials are not included.
Create a simple wax ring that you will take to be cast in metal. Learn to clean and polish your metal ring in part 2.
Cloisonné Enamel Workshop
Instructor: Gayane Avetisyan
Bilingual class
2 Tuesday evenings
6:30 to 10:30 pm
December 10, 2024
December 17, 2024
$260.00 ( taxes not included )
Materials $40.00 ( paid to the teacher at the class ) 8-10 colours of enamels, 1 piece pre-cut fine silver shape, cloisonné wire, fine silver foil, klir-fire (glue to attach the wires).
During this workshop, we will continue to explore the magical world of enameling. The cloisonné process involves creating compartments, or cloisons, on the fine silver surface, usually with thin strips of wire. Then we fill those compartments with different colours of enamel. The object is then fired in a kiln to melt and fuse the enamel, resulting in a colourful, intricate design. The pieces you make can then be transformed into wearable art, small scale art objects or prototypes for future works.
*Some knowledge of enameling is required for this class.
*tweezers, scissors, and diamond files along with other necessary tools will be provided for the students to borrow during the class.
maximum 6 students per class
Instructor: Emilie Guillaume
Monday, December 16, 2024
10am to 4pm (one hour lunch)
Workshop given in French
Cost of Workshop - $150.00 ( taxes not included )
Advanced Stone Setting Workshop
In this workshop you will begin to learn:
how to prepare and sharpen gravers
scalloped setting
bead setting
how to properly prepare the seats for the stone
how to set the stones using gravers and beading tools
Cost of materials
The kit of 3 gravers with one handle - $62.00 (tax not included)
Second handle - $12.00 (tax not included)
Prerequisite for this class is module 3 -4 or the equivalent training in setting stones.
Silver butterfly pendant and burrs - $35.00 (tax not included)
This course is for jewellers who are interested in learning advanced setting techniques
Level : Advanced
Learn how to properly prepare seats and how to set small stones.
By becoming aware of the realities and difficulties that a jeweller encounters when working with a poorly prepared setting, students will learn correct mounting techniques that will facilitate and increase the quality of their work.
Maximum 6 Students per class