Workshop List
Colors Of The Stone Winter
Skill Level: All
This class is a full six hours so that a small group (enrollment is limited to eight) of students can be
carefully and calmly coached through a simple series of steps that combine to create a
sophisticated piece of jewelry. We will take a short break at a mutually agreed upon time in the middle of the day.
Once you have chosen your gemstone from a selection made available in class, you will create this entire pendant, including the bezel, the background texture, and the bail. You may supply your own gemstone, but it must be a flat back cabochon stone, and it should not be too big or too fragile. I do reserve the right to suggest your use of a class gemstone for learning!
Using a custom fabricated bezel, you will set a cabochon gem on your pendant, and finally you will learn to make your own bail and to suspend your pendant kinetically from its chain using a heat riveting technique.
You will construct the pendant from sheet and wire using traditional metalsmithing techniques such as soldering, texturing, filing, granulation, stone setting, and polishing.
All tools are provided but will be affordable and approachable options for the home jeweler.
You will receive comprehensive illustrated handouts for the class, along with complete
resource lists. My teaching style and goal is for all my students to see a successful conclusion in a safe and fun learning environment. If you have any questions before enrolling, please email me at
studiominerock@gmail.com .
Things to bring with you to class: any magnification you might need for close work, plus a battery-
operated task light if you want it—the classrooms at the show can be a little dimly lit!
Metalsmithing skills taught in this class:
Make a custom bezel for any stone
Solder bezel to base
Hammer texturing
Create a riveted foldover bail
Controlling solder flow
Polishing
No cancellations or refunds can be made less than a week before class due to travel and shipping
logistics. If the class is full, please send me an email. I will put you on a cancellation notification list.
carefully and calmly coached through a simple series of steps that combine to create a
sophisticated piece of jewelry. We will take a short break at a mutually agreed upon time in the middle of the day.
Once you have chosen your gemstone from a selection made available in class, you will create this entire pendant, including the bezel, the background texture, and the bail. You may supply your own gemstone, but it must be a flat back cabochon stone, and it should not be too big or too fragile. I do reserve the right to suggest your use of a class gemstone for learning!
Using a custom fabricated bezel, you will set a cabochon gem on your pendant, and finally you will learn to make your own bail and to suspend your pendant kinetically from its chain using a heat riveting technique.
You will construct the pendant from sheet and wire using traditional metalsmithing techniques such as soldering, texturing, filing, granulation, stone setting, and polishing.
All tools are provided but will be affordable and approachable options for the home jeweler.
You will receive comprehensive illustrated handouts for the class, along with complete
resource lists. My teaching style and goal is for all my students to see a successful conclusion in a safe and fun learning environment. If you have any questions before enrolling, please email me at
studiominerock@gmail.com .
Things to bring with you to class: any magnification you might need for close work, plus a battery-
operated task light if you want it—the classrooms at the show can be a little dimly lit!
Metalsmithing skills taught in this class:
Make a custom bezel for any stone
Solder bezel to base
Hammer texturing
Create a riveted foldover bail
Controlling solder flow
Polishing
No cancellations or refunds can be made less than a week before class due to travel and shipping
logistics. If the class is full, please send me an email. I will put you on a cancellation notification list.
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