What it is

Lapidary: Cut & Polish Stones is a short, hands-on cabochon-cutting class at The Jeweler’s Saw in Austin, Texas. The official class page calls it “A Hands-On Lapidary Class for Jewelry Makers”: “you’ll learn how to transform raw stones into polished cabochons.” Students pick a raw stone, trim it to size on a diamond saw, then shape and polish it on lapidary grinding wheels. The page says “you’ll walk away with at least one finished cabochon — cut, shaped, and polished entirely by you.”

The Jeweler’s Saw describes itself on its About Us page as “a Cooperative of independent jewelry and metal artists, educators, students, and creatives,” with studio rentals, classes, guided studios and casting. The instructor, Zach Wright (Rockcycled), is listed as a co-op member.

Who it’s for

Beginners and jewelry makers in the Austin area who want to try cutting a cabochon on real equipment in one three-hour session before buying a machine. The page says “No experience needed. Open to all skill levels.” It also points students on to the studio’s Benchwork Basics class to bezel-set the finished stone.

Why it’s listed

First-party class page with a cart (Add to cart, date picker), a printed price and printed session dates.
Future-dated: Tuesday sessions on November 24 and December 1, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. The studio’s official calendar on the home page shows “Lapidary w/ Zach Wright, November 24, 2026, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm” at the studio address.
Street address printed on the studio’s own pages: 2801 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Suite 170, Austin, TX 78741.

Official URL

Last checked: 2026-11-13

https://thejewelerssaw.org/product/lapidary/

Studio home and calendar: https://thejewelerssaw.org/

About Us: https://thejewelerssaw.org/about-us/

Contact: https://thejewelerssaw.org/contact/

Cancellation and Transfer Policy: https://thejewelerssaw.org/cancellation-policy/

(All checked 2026-11-13 and returned HTTP 200 to curl with a Chrome 130 user agent.)

Location

The Jeweler’s Saw, 2801 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Suite 170, Austin, TX 78741. Phone 512-774-4663. Studio hours in the site footer: Monday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Wednesday 12–7 p.m., Thursday and Friday 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday 12–4 p.m. The About Us page places the studio “between Austin Community College and Texas State.”

Notes

Dates and price (official class page, check date): “Instructor: Zach Wright Dates & Time: Tuesday, November 24th | December 1st | 10 AM – 1 PM Cost: $150.00.” The page offers the two dates as options in the date picker. It doesn’t print the year. The studio calendar gives November 24, 2026, and both dates are Tuesdays in 2026.
Class size and materials: “limited to just three students per session.” “All tools and materials are provided.”
Cancellations (official policy): 8 or more days before the class, you can get a full tuition credit valid for 6 months, or a full refund minus a processing fee (3% or $15, whichever is greater). From 7 to 4 days before, the refund is 50%. Within 3 days, and for no-shows, there is no refund or credit. One free transfer is allowed 8 or more days ahead.
Short window: both printed sessions fall within the next three weeks. Later dates were not posted on the check date. Recheck the class page before citing future sessions.
Seats left: not shown on the page. UNVERIFIED.
This is a workshop listing (a dated class). The Jeweler’s Saw is mainly a jewelry and metalsmithing studio. This listing covers only its lapidary class.
Not affiliated with Lapidary Plaza. Nothing was registered or bought, and no email, phone call or form was used.

FAQ

Q: When is the class?
A: The official page lists Tuesday, November 24 and Tuesday, December 1, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. The studio calendar shows November 24, 2026.

Q: How much does it cost?
A: $150.00 per student, with all tools and materials provided.

Q: Do I need experience?
A: No. The page says “No experience needed. Open to all skill levels.”

Q: What will I make?
A: At least one finished cabochon that you trim on a diamond saw and then shape and polish on lapidary grinding wheels.

Q: Where is it?
A: The Jeweler’s Saw, 2801 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Suite 170, Austin, TX 78741.

Q: What if I can’t make it?
A: Cancel 8 or more days ahead for a 6-month credit or a refund minus a processing fee. From 7 to 4 days ahead you get 50% back. Within 3 days there is no refund.