Complete Insight in to Lapidary

This course is a practical, 'hands on' introduction to working with stones and cutting and polishing equipment held in our very own lapidary department on the premises. 

Students will be taught how to use the machinery as well as to cut and form their own cabochon.

Diamond Grading

Diamond Studies

This is a 3 day course run by the Diamond Trading Company (formerly De Beers) exclusively for Holts Academy will give you a unique insight into diamonds. This course will cover topics from the 4 C’s to grading and mining.

Drilling and Carving

This intensive 2 day course will teach you the skill of basic stone carving, drilling, sanding and polishing techniques. Beginners are welcome to apply, however some knowledge of stones would be preferable.

Course numbers will not exceed five participants to allow focused input from your tutor.

Exploring Gemstones

This 3 day course will give you hands-on experience of the main gemstones used in jewellery.

You will handle, examine and be taught how to identify a huge range of gems from rubies and sapphires, emeralds, aquamarines, tourmalines and opals.

Faceting

A rarely available and intricate subject, this hands-on course runs over 2 days and class sizes are kept to a maximum of three participants. Some knowledge is preferred but beginners are welcome to apply.