Stone Setting Workshop

In this class we will explore several classic stone setting methods such as prong basket settings, bezel settings, tab settings and flush setting. This is an advanced class and will require having already taken the Intro to Jewelry course or something comparable and have knowledge of soldering and the studio tools. We will make samples of each stone setting type and learn how to complete each method. This will be a sample heavy class made in brass, but we will make a finished piece using one or multiple methods of settings by the end of the course made in sterling silver.

Materials included: silver wire, silver sheet, silver bezel wire, brass wire, brass sheet, 4mm cz, 10mm cz, 10mm round cabochon, large cabochons, option of bringing in stones from students.

*LIMITED SEATING - Only 4 spots open for winter session

Instructor - Julian De La Garza

Date - Every Wednesday evening 6-9pm, Feb 17 - Apr 7 (8 weeks)

Feb 17 - 6-9pm

Feb 24 - 6-9pm

Mar 3 - 6-9pm

Mar 10 - 6-9pm

Mar 17 - 6-9pm

Mar 24 - 6-9pm

Mar 31 - 6-9pm

April 7 - 6-9pm

*April 14th - Make up day if class is cancelled

Pricing - $475 (Early Bird Ticket) available until Jan 31st

$525 (General Ticket) available until Feb 12th

To help promote a safer environment for our students and instructors, we have had made some adjustments to how our workshops and studio will be operating this coming season.

• All in-person workshops will have a maximum of 4 students plus the instructor to help us maintain a safe social distance while working on projects. 

• During workshops, all students and instructors are required to wear a mask during class. (nitrile gloves will be available if needed)

• When arriving at The Bench, students and instructors will wash hands or used hand sanitizer when they arrive for class and before handling any tools and materials. 

• At the end of each class, commonly touched surfaces are clean and all tools used during workshops are wiped down before being put away. 

For additional information on studio access or private lessons:

Email info@thebenchri.com or call 401-484-8161