We pursue our craft at a level first practiced in The Renaissance, when Kings, queens and nobles used the lathe to create masterpieces. Even turning out ordinary objects, their work was at a level thought to emulate God’s creative actions. They naturally believed that abiding by such standards would make them better rulers.
Photo credit: Jeff Mason Photography
32.7ct Ametrine (Bolivia)
“Precision carved with my Cosmic Union design which depicts an alchemical marriage between the sun and the moon.” Brian Drummond
Photo credit: Jeff Mason Photography
15ct Champagne Sunstone (Oregon, USA) – precision carved with an art deco inspired ‘Five of Diamonds’ design.
Photo credit: Jeff Mason Photography
19ct Citrine (Brazil) – precision carved with my honeycomb design
Photo Credit: Jeff Mason Photography
79ct Lemurian Quartz (Colombia) – precision carved with a transition grid design.
Photo credit: Jeff Mason Photography
27ct Lavender Amethyst (Brazil) – precision carved on a rose engine lathe, which is an ornamental carving machine that was invented in the 16th century.
If you have highly developed skills we have exceptional equipment for you to extend yourself on. Think of a month to six month visiting master role balancing your own work with some teaching days.
“The entire object of true education is to make people not merely do the right things, but enjoy them.”
October 27 · 12pm – October 29
Presentations will be combined with hands-on demonstrations on both our antique and modern equipment with ample time in between for exploration and socialization.
