Silversmith a Ring with a Faceted Gemstone
Learn gemstone setting and silversmithing in this beginner class and make your own sparkling sterling silver and cubic zirconia ring!
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Location
Artisan's Asylum
96 Holton Street Boston, MA 02135Refund Policy
Agenda
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
June 2nd
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
June 4th
About this event
This course meets two times per class session. Please check the Agenda above for the dates included in each session. By purchasing a ticket, you are committing to attend all meetings included in that session. The title of the Agenda page will indicate which ticket to purchase for that session.
Instructor - Laurie Lynn Berezin
Laurie Lynn Berezin studied the traditional craft of jewelry fabrication at Boston’s renowned North Bennet Street School, and is the Jewelry Shop Lead at the non-profit makerspace Artisans Asylum. Laurie is a seasoned educator, teaching jewelry-making classes, workshops, private lessons, and corporate retreats for novice and experienced metalsmiths alike. She also handcrafts original and custom jewelry for her business, Beryllina, using only recycled sterling silver, gold, and platinum, and ethically-mined American gemstones. Laurie creates pieces that showcase the natural beauty of the stones, including crystals that she digs from the earth herself.
Class Description
In this 2-meeting class, learn silversmithing and stone setting skills while making a sterling silver ring with a faceted gemstone! You’ll set a sparkling 5mm cubic zirconia on a silver ring you create with a tube setting, which is a type of bezel setting for a faceted gemstone.
Please plan on attending both nights of this class – if you miss one you will not be able to complete your ring!
If you're interested in using the Artisans Asylum Jewelry Shop on your own as a member, you will need to take our separate Jewelry 101 class.
Material Fee
The materials fee for this class is $60. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts payments in Cash.
Class Goals
silversmith a ring
fit and solder a tube setting onto a ring
set a faceted gemstone
Material Supplied
A materials fee of $60 (cash only) is due the first night of class to cover the cost and preparation of metals, cubic zirconia, and consumables such as saw blades, burs, solder, etc.
Students Should Bring
You must wear closed-toe shoes and tie back long hair. We have some aprons available, or you may bring your own. A sketchbook for your ideas and notes is useful. Bring eyeglasses if you need optical assistance to see tiny things well.
Prerequisites
Students must be 16 years old or older. All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult.
Class Policies
Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies Here.
Please email education@artisansasylum.com with any questions.
*Sales end 2 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep.
Frequently asked questions
Students may withdraw from a class up to 7 days prior to the start of the class via Eventbrite’s refund feature. In extenuating circumstances, students may contact education@artisansasylum.com to request an exception.
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Artisans Asylum reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes in the event the minimum number of students for the class is not reached, an emergency, such as illness, weather, or other unforeseen circumstances. Communication for canceled and rescheduled classes is sent via email.
If another class is available at a later date, or if the class has been rescheduled, your class fee will automatically apply to the next class session unless the session is already full or you specifically request a refund. No refunds are given for changes to location or Instructor.
All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of an adult.
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