ExpiredStone Setting Basics
2 Day Workshop with Leah Meleski
Saturday & Sunday, April 23–24, 2022
11:00am–6:00pm
This weekend workshop shows students how to create an original pendant featuring a cabochon gemstone. Student 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 stone. Students will leave class with finished samples and learn how to fabricate their own original design.
Materials fee includes a cabochon gemstones, brass and/or copper, however, students can purchase a different stone and sterling silver from the instructor to utilize in their pendant. If purchasing sterling silver and/or a different cabochon from the instructor, the materials will be priced at approximate wholesale cost from the instructor’s personal inventory.
CLASS FEES
Members: $180
Non-Members: $200
MATERIALS FEES
(paid to instructor during class)
$15–25
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
Wednesday, April 20, 12:00pm
MATERIALS TO BRING
- a pencil and sketchbook/notebook to take notes
- Students are required to wear closed-toed shoes and be able to tie long hair back for safety.
- Students are also welcome to bring in a few small cabochon gemstones to use for samples.
COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS
Masks are not required, but recommended.
We encourage you to practice social distancing when possible and masks will still be available if you choose to wear one.
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MORE CLASSES
Register and add class times to your calendar below.
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Day 1
April 23, 2022
11:00 am - 6:00 pm -
Day 2
April 24, 2022
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Venue: Jewelry Studio
Address:
Description:
The Jewelry Studio at the Jansen Art Center is located on the NW side of the basement floor:
