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Stone Setting – Jewelry Workshop

February 1, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

$15 – $30

Looking to create hand-made gifts for someone special this Valentine’s day? Come learn basic jewelry fabrication to create a stone pendant.

Class Description:

Learn how to use basic jewelry tools, how to work with non-ferrous metals, and how to solder on metal to set a stone and create beautiful jewelry. We will construct a pendant with a stone cabochon set in a bezel setting. You will have a completed pendant by the end of class. Some metal experience required, must have take one of the other jewelry classes, or demonstrate the knowledge necessary. Tools and equipment will be available during class to build your unique project(s). Just come and have fun!

Topics Covered:

  • Basic tools and use
  • Metal preparation
  • Soldering
  • Stone setting

What to Bring:

Please bring an apron and any other jewelry tools you may have.

Prerequisites:

Some metal experience required, must have take one of the other jewelry classes, or demonstrate the knowledge necessary.

Instructor Bio:

Carrin Olsen has been the Jewelry Zone Manager here at Idea Fab Labs from the beginning. Come get motivated and learn how to make your own jewelry. Her passion, knowledge, and experience will be sure to inspire.

Materials Cost:

Due to instructor at beginning of class- sheet metal, 3 different grits of sand paper, silver bezel, stone cabochon, solder, flux, and brush. Jeweler’s saw with blades will be available for an additional $10 if preordered.

$20 copper
$25 brass**
$50 sterling silver**

**must preorder by Jan 28th

Cost of class $15 IFL members, $30 non-members.

This is the first time we have used this registration system. Please contact us if there is any problem with your registration. Thank you!

Details

Date:
February 1, 2018
Time:
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost:
$15 – $30
Event Category:

Organizer

Carrin Olsen

Venue

Idea Fab Labs Santa Cruz
2801 Mission St. #204
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 United States
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