Jewellery: Make a Setting for a Stone Friday Evening

About this course

The course examines examples of stones and settings before introducing the planning and construction of common mounts, including round coronet and square corner claw designs. Demonstrations cover two separate mounts, with learners applying the techniques in the workshop. Teaching combines group discussion, show and tell, group critique and individual tutor guidance. The course focuses on making settings and mounts rather than stone setting itself, which is covered separately on an introductory stone-setting course.

What you'll learn

• Use a collet plate in mount construction
• Plan mounts to accommodate stones
• Construct different types of mount
• Combine mounts within a jewellery design

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for learners who have already studied jewellery making and are working at an intermediate level. The entry information specifies good soldering skills. Sessions include group discussion and critique alongside individual practical work, and forming metal requires moderate fitness and arm strength.

• Previous jewellery-making study is specified
• Good soldering skills are required
• Includes discussion, show and tell, and group critique
• Forming metal requires moderate fitness and arm strength

Before you go

• All tools needed for the course are available in the workshop.
• Basic materials are provided in reasonable quantities, but learners need to purchase some precious metals, stones, saw blades and specific-sized drill bits.
• Learners should bring an apron, a small hardback notebook and a fine permanent pen.
• Suitable footwear should be worn.
• The studio has lift access.
• Some chemicals used on the course may be harmful during pregnancy. Pregnant learners should inform the tutor for advice about precautions.