fabrication for stone setting - weekend workshop | may 10 & 11 | 12-4pm
Prerequisite required - basic soldering skills. any metalsmithing session from us, or previous lesson from another school. please reach out to metal@oftheearthcollective.com if you have questions.
come join us in the studio for our first stone setting class in the loft 〰️ led by carolina londono with a focus on bezel and prong setting, you'll have the opportunity to explore the art of adding stones to your metal jewelry. previous basic soldering experience is necessary.
during the workshop, you'll learn the fundamentals of crafting custom bezels and prong settings for cabochon cut gemstones (flat back, dome top). Some semi-precious gems will be provided, but feel free to stop by Northwest Rockhounds or any preferred gemstone vendor to purchase your own cabochons before the workshop if you have a preference.
you'll start by working with copper and brass, which will allow you to practice and refine your techniques. students will be able to choose if they would like to make one prong or bezel set piece in silver for a $25 kit fee (payable directly to carolina during the workshop - cash, venmo, cashapp, zelle)
Our studio is equipped with a basic introductory setup that includes tools easily found at your local hardware store. We’ll share information on what’s needed to accomplish these styles of stone setting in your home studio.
Day 1: 2 variations of prong setting
Day 2: bezel setting a cabochon stone
we’ll have a quick snack break in the middle of class, bring something with you!
you may pay a 50% deposit to secure your seat in the class by using code DEPOSIT. payment in full is due 7 days prior to your first class.
Prerequisite required - basic soldering skills. any metalsmithing session from us, or previous lesson from another school. please reach out to metal@oftheearthcollective.com if you have questions.
come join us in the studio for our first stone setting class in the loft 〰️ led by carolina londono with a focus on bezel and prong setting, you'll have the opportunity to explore the art of adding stones to your metal jewelry. previous basic soldering experience is necessary.
during the workshop, you'll learn the fundamentals of crafting custom bezels and prong settings for cabochon cut gemstones (flat back, dome top). Some semi-precious gems will be provided, but feel free to stop by Northwest Rockhounds or any preferred gemstone vendor to purchase your own cabochons before the workshop if you have a preference.
you'll start by working with copper and brass, which will allow you to practice and refine your techniques. students will be able to choose if they would like to make one prong or bezel set piece in silver for a $25 kit fee (payable directly to carolina during the workshop - cash, venmo, cashapp, zelle)
Our studio is equipped with a basic introductory setup that includes tools easily found at your local hardware store. We’ll share information on what’s needed to accomplish these styles of stone setting in your home studio.
Day 1: 2 variations of prong setting
Day 2: bezel setting a cabochon stone
we’ll have a quick snack break in the middle of class, bring something with you!
you may pay a 50% deposit to secure your seat in the class by using code DEPOSIT. payment in full is due 7 days prior to your first class.
Prerequisite required - basic soldering skills. any metalsmithing session from us, or previous lesson from another school. please reach out to metal@oftheearthcollective.com if you have questions.
come join us in the studio for our first stone setting class in the loft 〰️ led by carolina londono with a focus on bezel and prong setting, you'll have the opportunity to explore the art of adding stones to your metal jewelry. previous basic soldering experience is necessary.
during the workshop, you'll learn the fundamentals of crafting custom bezels and prong settings for cabochon cut gemstones (flat back, dome top). Some semi-precious gems will be provided, but feel free to stop by Northwest Rockhounds or any preferred gemstone vendor to purchase your own cabochons before the workshop if you have a preference.
you'll start by working with copper and brass, which will allow you to practice and refine your techniques. students will be able to choose if they would like to make one prong or bezel set piece in silver for a $25 kit fee (payable directly to carolina during the workshop - cash, venmo, cashapp, zelle)
Our studio is equipped with a basic introductory setup that includes tools easily found at your local hardware store. We’ll share information on what’s needed to accomplish these styles of stone setting in your home studio.
Day 1: 2 variations of prong setting
Day 2: bezel setting a cabochon stone
we’ll have a quick snack break in the middle of class, bring something with you!
you may pay a 50% deposit to secure your seat in the class by using code DEPOSIT. payment in full is due 7 days prior to your first class.
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metalsmithing is an inherently dangerous craft by the nature of the tools we’re using, but there’s nothing to worry about! studio safety information will be shared at the beginning of class to ensure a secure and enjoyable experience.
to fully participate in the workshop, please anticipate bringing a K95 mask for dust when polishing, safety goggles (or prescription/blue light glasses), and a hair tie if you have long hair, closed-toe shoes and well fitting clothing that you don't mind getting dirty are also recommended.
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optionally, you could bring the following items to enhance your experience: a notebook and pencil if you’re a note-taker, an apron to protect your clothes, your favorite rings for sizing reference, and any simple jewelry design inspirations you'd like to explore together (no promises, some things are beyond the realm of our tools but we’ll try anyway!)
purchasing an opti-visor is recommended if you have trouble seeing small objects. however this is an investment - reading glasses with magnification are a good alternative.
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The studio is located at 4800 Airport Way S.
Be careful not to park in the numbered spots in the lot. You may be towed - and not by us! There is street parking across the street and down the road on s alaska street, right past the fedex, which is where we'd recommend parking.
You'll want to enter through door #1, walk through the doors to the left, then up the stairs to the right! Class will be held in our loft. We have a small space, so it's pretty easy to navigate :)
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all metalsmith class sales are final.
with these offerings being so limited, it’s nearly impossible to accommodate make-ups. please only sign up for a class if you are sure to attend all classes in the session.
we recognize that things come up - please reach out directly to metal@oftheearthcollective.com
have a question? submit it here or reach out to metal@oftheearthcollective.com
tools aren’t everything~
drawing from her own experience as a "hardware store metalsmith," carolina teaches the art of scrappiness and believes it is possible to get started without diving full force into expensive tools. many of the tools she first learned with were sourced from places like home depot and ace hardware, which she’ll cover in class, in addition to information on building your own starter workbench at home, empowering you to continue your metalwork journey beyond the workshop.
