Course Overview
A specialised stone setting course for setting freeform stones and working with mounts that require setting stones with complicated angles.
On our Stone Setting Course: Freeform & Angled Stones we provide hands-on training on how to set freeform stones and work with mounts that require setting stones with complicated angles. Throughout the workshop you will have the opportunity to practice all techniques demonstrated to enhance your stone setting skills.
This course is for experienced makers only with an intermediate to advanced level of competence.
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 fees include solder and saw blades. Metals, findings and a variety of stones are available for purchase at the school.
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. To minimise costs silver can sometimes be substituted for copper. Copper is currently around 1/10 the cost of silver.
As a student you are responsible for your own safety in the workshop. The most important things to remember are;
A more comprehensive guide to workshop safety can be found in our Workshop Guidelines pdf.
