{"product_id":"ornament-workshop","title":"Christmas Ornament workshop","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetoskey Stone Ornament Workshop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Special 2.5 to 3 -Hour Hands-On Fundraising Event\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us at Northport Trading Post for a special hands-on lapidary experience and create your own Petoskey stone keepsake from start to finish!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease contact to schedule your date!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this approximately 2.5 to 3-hour workshop, you'll work with a Petoskey stone slab and learn several of the techniques we use right here in our shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•  Slab saw --  Learn proper technique and safety  using a 10 inch Lapidary saw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Stone Drilling – Learn the proper techniques and tools for safely drilling stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ring Saw Cutting – Get hands-on experience using a ring saw to cut your Petoskey stone slab into a Christmas ornament, Michigan shape, or another simple design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Sanding \u0026amp; Polishing – Learn how to shape, smooth and polish your piece to bring out the beautiful fossil pattern hidden inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of the class, you'll leave with a finished Petoskey stone creation that you made yourself and a better understanding of the lapidary process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo Experience Necessary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class is designed for beginners. We'll provide the stone, equipment, materials and hands-on instruction needed to complete your project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Class With a Purpose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is also a special fundraising event. Proceeds from the workshop will help support Northport Trading Post's continued growth and our efforts to bring the Michigan Geological Discovery Center to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour participation doesn't just give you an opportunity to learn a new skill—it helps us continue expanding hands-on rock, fossil and Michigan geology education in Northern Michigan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClass Length: Approximately 2.5 to 3 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocation: Northport Trading Post\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience Required: None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace is limited and advance registration is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCome make something uniquely Michigan while helping us build something uniquely Michigan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease call 231-944-0161 to schedule \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NorthPort Trading Post","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51333703696551,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/9710\/1479\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_44233670-76bf-41f0-bc65-4c3fc54a2802.jpg?v=1777244761","url":"https:\/\/northporttradingpost.com\/products\/ornament-workshop","provider":"NorthPort Trading Post","version":"1.0","type":"link"}