Flush Setting Workshop

Class Description

Taught by Odette channell

ONE DAY WORKSHOP

Gemstone setting is a precise and intensive practice that involves training the eyes as well as the hands. This one day workshop will give students a strong foundation in basic stone setting skills to help build precision and proficiency in their work. Students will be taught how to burnish set round faceted stones beginning with practice on a flat sheet. We will discuss ways to integrate flush settings into your designs, how to create and modify your burnisher, as well surface preparation and clean up.

This course is designed to build confidence in understanding the fundamentals of stone setting. By learning which tools to use, why they are useful, and when variations may be necessary, students will gain a deeper knowledge of the processes. This diversified approach to stone setting gives students more flexibility at the bench, allows for quicker problem solving, and improved workflow.

Basic metalsmithing experience required. Anyone new to stone setting is welcome.

This is a one day workshop, which will run from 10 AM to 6 PM, with a two hour lunch break from 1 to 3 PM. Students will be able to continue working during that time, should they want to.

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.