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Duration: 6 Hours
Join our Stone Setting Starter Class and discover the art of silver jewellery making! In this one-day workshop, you’ll learn how to create a D-section silver ring and hand-fabricate a setting in fine silver for a beautiful cabochon stone.
This stone setting class for beginners is perfect for anyone with little to no experience in silver jewellery making. You will receive step-by-step guidance throughout the entire process in our relaxed and friendly workshop. At the end of your class you will leave with a beautifully finished silver ring that you crafted yourself.
Our starter classes provide a gentle introduction to silver jewellery making, making it an ideal starting point. If you’re new to stone setting and hesitant to commit to a longer course, this starter class is an excellent learning foundation.
This course is suitable for beginners. No previous experience making jewellery is necessary to enrol on this course.
Who Should Attend This Course?
Sundries such as solder and saw blades are included in the course fees. Metals, findings and a variety of stones are available for purchase at the school.
Students are welcome to supply their own gemstones provided they meet the project requirements. Stones must be round cabochons and no smaller than 6mm. If you already have stones but are unsure if they are suitable feel free to bring them along, your tutor will advise in class.
We receive a lot of enquiries about ‘sea glass’ for this course. This course covers the techniques that can be adapted to set sea glass, however we recommend you start with a regular shaped stone if this is your first time setting a stone.
Cost of course materials can vary based on amount required and fluctuations in market prices.
As a general guide, materials for a single day silver course with semi-precious gemstones are usually between £20-£45. Costs of materials for a full term using silver are usually around £40-£70.
As a student you are responsible for your own safety in the workshop. The most important things to remember are;
A more comprehensive guide to workshop safety can be found in our Workshop Guidelines pdf.
Group booking options are available for this course. Group pricing starts at £285 excluding materials for a group of 3 students.
Submit a group booking enquiry or head over to our Group Booking page for more details.
Although this course isn’t currently timetabled it is still available as a group booking.
