Upcoming Stone Setting Basics
3-Day Workshop with Leah Meleski
Friday, January 24 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday, January 25 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday, January 26 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
This weekend workshop demonstrates how to create an original pendant featuring a cabochon gemstone. Students will learn the basic principles of design alongside several stone setting techniques. Techniques include faux prongs, pedestal prongs and tab prongs. Prongs are metal posts that hold a stone securely to a piece of jewelry. They allow minimum obstruction, while showcasing the cabochon gemstone. A cabochon is a gemstone that has been shaped and polished smooth with a flat back rather than facets. Students will leave class with several finished samples and have the option of fabricating their own original design.
Materials fee includes several cabochon gemstones, brass and/or copper. However, students are welcome to bring in their own cabochon gemstone and have the option of purchasing sterling silver from the instructor to utilize in their pendant. If purchasing sterling silver or an additional stone from the instructor, the materials will be priced at wholesale cost from the instructor’s personal inventory.
CLASS FEE
$389
**Those who purchased a membership on or before January 2, 2025, may still use their membership code until the membership expires.
MATERIALS FEE
(Paid to the instructor on the first day of class)
$25
AGES
Adults 16+
PREREQUISITES
This class is open to students who have taken Beginning Jewelry or have previous experience with basic skills such as sawing, filing, roller-printing and soldering with an acetylene torch.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Friday, January 23, 12:00pm
MATERIALS TO BRING
Please bring a pencil and notebook/sketchbook, wear closed-toe shoes, and keep long hair tied back.
Materials fee includes several cabochon gemstones, brass and/or copper. However, students are welcome to bring in their own cabochon gemstone and have the option of purchasing sterling silver from the instructor to utilize in their pendant. If purchasing sterling silver or an additional stone from the instructor, the materials will be priced at wholesale cost from the instructor’s personal inventory.
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Day 1
January 24, 2025
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm -
Day 2
January 25, 2025
11:00 am - 6:00 pm -
Day 3
January 26, 2025
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Venue: Jewelry Studio
Address:
Description:
The Jewelry Studio at the Jansen Art Center is located in the SE side of the main floor:
