Silversmithing Level 4 - Basic Crystal Point Setting

Students will learn to create a basic soldered setting for crystal points suitable for pendants, earrings or charm type embellishments.

By NW Rockhounds

Date and time

Saturday, July 26 · 11:30am - 4pm PDT

Location

NW Rockhounds

2720 NE 115th Suite A Seattle, WA 98125

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Event lasts 4 hours 30 minutes

Instructor: Christina Bengtson

Date: Sunday April 20th

Time: 11:30 pm-4 pm

Ages: 18 & up

Price: $100 + $20 Kit fee (see bold below)

(The PREREQUISITE for this class is Level 1 Silversmithing, Level 2 Silversmithing, & Silversmithing Level 3 - Bezel Setting Cabochons )

In the level 4 class students will learn to create a basic soldered setting for crystal points suitable for pendants, earrings or charm type embellishments. A variety of crystal points in different materials will be available to choose from in class but feel free to bring your own points provided they are flat on the top. This class will not cover double points. You’ll learn to choose crystals that work best for this type of setting and navigate soldering appropriate bails for the crystal to hang from. This class requires basic bezel setting experience so please be sure you’ve taken the Silversmithing Level 3 Bezel Setting Cabochons class first.

There is a supply kit fee made payable to the teacher day of class by cash or check. Please come prepared to pay this fee.

- Please Read Below -

Check your email a few days before your class for further instructions.

This class requires a kit fee, please come prepared.

Our classroom is located upstairs and are limited to 6 students for this class.

Masks Optional

You are purchasing a seat at an event just like a sporting event or concert. These tickets are not transferable to a different class credit or store credit if you are not able to make it. Cancellations made 7 days or more in advance of the event date will receive a refund.

Organized by

NW Rockhounds

Seattle's store for the rocks, gems, and everything for lapidary work. We love to share our passion for nature and foster creativity and learning. Our staff is friendly and knowledgeable and very excited about the hobby. The shop and classrooms are comfortable and inviting. There's so much to see, you might find yourself there for a long while.The NW Rockhounds Education Center is powered by Shunpike and can receive tax deductible donations. Shunpike is the 501(c)(3) non-profit agency that provides independent arts groups in Washington State with the services, resources and opportunities they need to forge their own paths to sustainable success. We hope through fundraising efforts, these classes can be offered at minimal cost to grow and nuture the art of rockhounding. You can make a tax deductible donation to the Education Center at https://poweredbyshunpike.org/c/PBS/a/98125.

CLASS POLICIES

PLEASE NOTE UPDATED POLICIES ARE EFFECTIVE January 1, 2022

REFUND POLICY: Students who withdraw 8 days (or more) prior to the start date of the first class receive a full refund. Students who withdraw 7 days (or less) prior to the start date of the first class DO NOT receive a refund of any kind.

CANCELLATIONS: All classes not meeting their minimum requirement three days prior to class start date may be cancelled. In the event of class cancellation by NW Rockhounds, you will be notified by e-mail or by phone and receive a full refund of tuition and fees.

MISSED CLASSES: There are no discounts or refunds for missed classes or late registrations.

HOLD HARMLESS: I agree to hold harmless NW Rockhounds, its employees and agents for any and all claims for personal injury and/or property damage in which damage and injury is or appears to be proximately caused in whole or in part by my participation in this program.

PHOTO PERMISSION: I give permission for NW Rockhoundsto use, without limitation or obligation, photographs which may include my image or artwork for purposes of promoting programs.

$108.55Jul 26 · 11:30 AM PDT