{"product_id":"coloured-stone-grading-and-pricing-leeds","title":"Coloured Stone Grading and Pricing Course - Thursday 29th October - Leeds","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eJoin us in Leeds for a day learning about how \u003cspan\u003eto grade and price coloured gemstones!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe run really small classes so you get plenty of personal attention and can ask all the questions you want!... \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(*There are only 8 spaces)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will learn how to grade coloured gemstones for colour, clarity and cut.  And how to use these grades to price gemstones using the GemGuide.  (You do not need to use the GemGuide after,  the skill of grading is still relevant,  but if you choose to use it even better!)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Objectives:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppraise and grade coloured stones for colour, clarity, and cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse consistent grades to price coloured gemstones at trade accurately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrevious knowledge needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no previous knowledge needed for this class. You just need to be able to speak English fluently, and see. It is beneficial if you already have some experience handling, and observing gemstones, and working with gemstones, but not necessary. We will give you all the training and skills you need to do this from a basic level.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 hours in person tuition, and hands on exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse of all the equipment you might need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHundreds of stones to work with\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefreshments provided throughout the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLunch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fabulous one day experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is your teacher?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKerry Gregory FGA DGA EG GG,  a one woman whirlwind. Passionate, funny and motivating, and her workshops are always engaging, practical and entertaining. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKerry has delivered presentations and workshops, to critical acclaim, to many organisations and associations including; The National Association of Jewellers, The Jewellery Valuers Association, The Scottish Gemmological Association and Gemworld International. As well as hundreds of individuals. She has taught hundeds of individuals like you skills that they use everyday in their business successfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe holds qualifications in Gemmology and Diamonds from both Gem-A and GIA, as well as the prestigious Diploma in Gemmology which needs “Academic excellence” from FEEG. She is a Senior Accredited Gemmologist with AGA, and is widely considered one of the premier teachers in practical gemmology in the Western World, due to her engaging and effective teaching style, and her vast working knowledge of gemmology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA past long term tutor and head of ATC for Gem-A, she served on the board of Gem-A, and ran one of the UK Branches. Currently on the Board of Trustees for the Silversmiths and Jewellers Charity (UK), and a key contributor to the National Association of Jewellers Professional Trade Standards Committee, particularly focussing on Gemstones, Diamonds and Hallmarking practices. She is also a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths and the City of London, and currently sits on the British Hallmarking Council.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKerry started Gemmology Rocks, after a career of Retail Jewellery, Valuing, Pawnbroking and plenty of hands-on Gemmology. To deliver hands-on practical education to businesses, that gets to the root of frustrations, providing development, support, solutions and education to tackle the stuff that makes a difference every day in business, and makes everyone more money! To deliver education of the highest standard, she has completed a Teaching Qualification specialising in teaching adults. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere you'll be:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis class will take place at the Studio Leeds,  from \u003cstrong\u003e09:30 until 16:30\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Thursday 29th October.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to get to class:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🏡 \u003cstrong\u003eAddress\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethestudio, Riverside West, 19 Whitehall Rd, Leeds, LS1 4AW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"Hyperlink SCXW17958931 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/GZahBvTdcoY1wSDMA\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW17958931 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17958931 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"\u003eGo to The Studio on Google Maps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🚂 \u003cstrong\u003eTrains\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe closest train station is Leeds, which is an 15 minute walk to the venue.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🚗 \u003cstrong\u003eDriving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is lots of parking in Leeds, but it can be pricey, and driving in the city centre can be a pain, we would recommend public transport as a better option, but let us know if you need help finding a car park. 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