Upcoming Beginning Jewelry: Cabochon Pendants
1-Day Workshop with Leah Meleski
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
11:00 am – 6:30 pm
Have you ever wondered how to create stunning one of a kind jewelry? If so, this beginning jewelry class is for you. It is the perfect introductory class that will help you to develop fundamental metalsmithing skills, good studio habits, and an appreciation for handcrafted jewelry.
In this class, you will learn essential processes and techniques that create the foundation for good studio practice. Class time will be spent learning a variety of processes that include piercing shapes from metal with a jeweler’s saw, adding texture to metal, soldering, and annealing metal with a torch. You will also learn how to bezel set a cabochon gemstone and create a stunning sterling silver pendant. A cabochon is a gemstone that has been shaped and polished, usually with a rounded top and a flat bottom. Jewelers will often use a bezel setting as means to connect a cabochon to a piece of metal. A bezel setting is the most basic and secure setting in jewelry.
Students will leave class with a stunning sterling silver pendant.
CLASS FEES
$159
MATERIALS FEES
Paid to instructor on 1st day of class
$35 (Materials fee includes a cabochon gemstone, and sterling silver)
AGES
Adults 16+
PREREQUISITES
None
REGSISTRATION DEADLINE
Wednesday, November 5, 12:00 PM
MATERIALS TO BRING
Students are encouraged to bring in sketches, a pencil and a sketchbook/notebook and are required to wear closed-toed shoes such boots and be able to tie long hair back for safety.
Materials fee includes a cabochon gemstone. However, students are welcome to bring in a round or oval gemstone smaller than 1″ for their finished pendant. Materials fee may vary based on materials purchased due to current market rates of silver.
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Day 1
November 12, 2025
11:00 am - 6:30 pm
Venue: Jewelry Studio
Address:
Description:
The Jewelry Studio at the Jansen Art Center is located in the SE side of the main floor:
