Beginner
Starter

Stone Setting Starter Class

£105
excl materials
Course type Starter
Nerissa Parker Jewellery Designer
Class tutor, Nerissa Parker
Course Starting Dates
  • Not timetabled

This course isn’t currently in our schedule, it may be available as a private class via Group Booking. Make a course enquiry or visit our group booking page for details.

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Course Overview

Stone Setting Starter Class

Learn how to make an elegant silver ring and set a cabochon stone. Stone setting class for beginners.

Duration: 6 Hours

Join our Stone Setting Starter Class and discover the art of silver jewellery making! In this one-day workshop, you’ll learn how to create a D-section silver ring and hand-fabricate a setting in fine silver for a beautiful cabochon stone.

This stone setting class for beginners is perfect for anyone with little to no experience in silver jewellery making. You will receive step-by-step guidance throughout the entire process in our relaxed and friendly workshop. At the end of your class you will leave with a beautifully finished silver ring that you crafted yourself.

Our starter classes provide a gentle introduction to silver jewellery making, making it an ideal starting point. If you’re new to stone setting and hesitant to commit to a longer course, this starter class is an excellent learning foundation.

Course Highlights

  • Hands-On Experience: Engage in practical, hands-on learning to create your own silver ring.
  • Expert Guidance: Receive step-by-step instruction from experienced jewellery makers.
  • Friendly Environment: Enjoy a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere perfect for beginners.
  • Take Home Your Creation: Leave the workshop with a beautiful, finished silver ring that you crafted yourself.

What will I learn?

  • Ring Making: How to create a D-section silver ring.
  • Hand Fabrication Techniques: Essential techniques for hand-fabricating a setting in fine silver.
  • Stone Setting Skills: Methods for securely setting a cabochon stone in your ring.
  • Jewellery Making Fundamentals: An introduction to basic jewellery making processes and tools.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for beginners. No previous experience making jewellery is necessary to enrol on this course.

Who Should Attend This Course?

  • Beginners: Ideal for those with little to no experience in silver jewellery making.
  • Hobbyists: Anyone interested in exploring a new creative outlet through jewellery.
  • Crafters: Individuals looking to expand their skills and try their hand at silver jewellery.
  • Curious Learners: Perfect for those who want to dip their toes into jewellery making before committing to longer courses.

Student Age Guidelines

All students attending classes or workshops at Kingham Jewellery School must be 18 or over unless otherwise stated in the course information.

The minimum age for students attending group bookings is school year 11, 15-16 years of age provided they are accompanied by fee paying adults. We do not offer group bookings for under 18’s unless at least 1 fee paying responsible adult attends the class.

Course Materials

Sundries such as solder and saw blades are included in the course fees. Metals, findings and a variety of stones are available for purchase at the school.

Students are welcome to supply their own gemstones provided they meet the project requirements. Stones must be round cabochons and no smaller than 6mm. If you already have stones but are unsure if they are suitable feel free to bring them along, your tutor will advise in class.

We receive a lot of enquiries about ‘sea glass’ for this course. This course covers the techniques that can be adapted to set sea glass, however we recommend you start with a regular shaped stone if this is your first time setting a stone.

Materials cost

Cost of course materials can vary based on amount required and fluctuations in market prices.

As a general guide, materials for a single day silver course with semi-precious gemstones are usually between £30-£55. Costs of materials for a full term using silver are usually around £50-£80.

Workshop Safety

As a student you are responsible for your own safety in the workshop. The most important things to remember are;

  • Please listen to directions from your tutor to ensure you know how to use all the equipment safely and correctly.
  • Do not operate equipment you do not know how to use.
  • Covered footwear is required and absolutely no high heels.
  • Tie back long hair when using motorised equipment.
  • Please respect others and don’t interrupt students who are soldering, using the drill or any other equipment that could create a safety concern if the operator is distracted.
  • Remember to take all your belongings with you when you leave.
  • Please leave all unnecessary personal items at home.

You will need to bring

  • Your own apron, to protect your clothes.
  • Packed lunches are recommended if your class runs for a full day.

Please do not attend the workshop if

  • You feel unwell.

A more comprehensive guide to workshop safety can be found in our Workshop Guidelines pdf.

Group Booking

Tutor soldering setting to silver ring
Tutor setting a cabochon stone with a pusher resting against jewellery bench peg
Cabochon stone setting with a amethyst stone on a jewellery bench peg from our stone setting class for beginners.
Silver rings with cabochon gemstones from our stone setting class for beginners.
A stack of silver rings with cabochon stones from our stone setting class for beginners.

Make it your event

Group booking options are available for this course. Group pricing starts at £285 excluding materials for a group of 3 students.

Submit a group booking enquiry or head over to our Group Booking page for more details.

Although this course isn’t currently timetabled it is still available as a group booking.

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The minimum age for students attending group bookings is school year 11, 15-16 years of age provided they are accompanied by fee paying adults. We do not offer group bookings for under 18’s unless at least 1 fee paying responsible adult attends the class.

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