Ring Setting Basics: Wonky Prongs

Have you fallen for an oddly shaped stone but are stumped on how to set it? This class is your opportunity to solve that puzzle as we focus on nontraditional ways to create prong settings that will hold unusual shapes. We'll work on a ring-sized object and practice fundamental jewelry skills like soldering, filing, sawing, drilling, prong setting, and finishing. You'll work with jeweler's tools and equipment including a dual-fuel torch and flexshaft.

No prior experience is required for this class, though you may want to take Jewelry Metalsmithing Fundamentals first if you don't have any similar experience.

$280 ($235 tuition + $45 materials)  |  6 weeks
Open to ages 18 and up.  |  

Instructor: Tai Salisbury is a local goldsmith and jewelry instructor with almost 15 years of teaching experience. Her areas of expertise span metal fabrication, casting/wax carving, stone setting, wire wrapping, lapidary, and more. She lives with her wife, step-kids, two cats and the best dog in the world.