Fishtail Setting Workshop

Class Description

Taught by Everett Hoffman

Learn how to create a ‘fish tail’ bead set ring. Over the course of two days, we will cover the fundamentals of stone layout in half eternity, and eternity band rings. Students will learn to properly use burs and gravers leaving with two bead set brass practice rings.

The “fish tail” setting style is a diamond setting technique that places small faceted gemstones, referred to as melee, in a row along a ring shank that has been precisely cut and carved to create the seats for each stone, leaving a decorative edge resembling a split tail. The stones are secured in place using bead setting techniques. This popular style is intricate and ornate in appearance, giving a lasting impression. 

Due to the scale of this work and the precise nature of the processes, students should have familiarity with using the flex shaft as well as comfort with basic gemstone setting techniques.

Class size 4 – 12 students.

Refunds & Credit

Please email us at info@bkmetalworks.com to withdraw from class. Withdrawals from class more than 7 days prior to the start of the class will receive a full refund for the class minus a 10% processing fee. If cancellation occurs 3-6 days prior to the class, we will provide a 50% refund. Cancellations 48 hours or less receive a 25% refund. Refunds will not be provided for no-shows or same-day cancellations.

We do not refund tuition for classes that students miss due to their own circumstances. There will be no refunds once the class begins in any circumstance, nor can we transfer you to a later semester. Students enrolled in multi-session studio courses (excluding workshops and intensives) may make-up missed class sessions during open studio hours for up to two weeks after the last class meeting.

We reserve the right to cancel or discontinue any class, in which case you may choose to receive a refund, apply the class credit towards a different course, or receive a tuition credit for future use. Tuition credits are valid for up to one year. Refunds will be issued within 30 days.