Stone Setting Beyond the Basics
Stone Setting Beyond the Basics
Instructor: Maru Almeida
October 14 - November 18, 6 Monday nights, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Class Fee: $590 | Basic Materials are provided
Prerequisites: Beginning Jewelry/Metals and ability to solder independently.
Class Description:
Give your bling a solid foundation! In this beginning/intermediate course students will progress through a series of stone setting exercises, building your skills while custom building unique settings for the stones of your choice. Demonstrations and discussions will cover the techniques and design considerations behind a wide range of setting types including tab, advanced bezel, tube, flush and pedestal prongs. You'll practice these using both flat-backed cabochons and faceted stones to create samples and 1-2 pieces of wearable jewelry. Beginning from the most basic bezel, you’ll gradually increase the quality and complexity of your settings. This class will focus primarily on round and oval stones, stones with corners are restricted to pear or marquise and may be attempted as the class progresses.
Instructor Bio:
Maru Almeida was born and raised in Mexico growing up surrounded by a rich silversmithing tradition and the work of local artisans. Her curiously of the artistic transformation of metal guided her to pursue both a BFA and an MFA in jewelry and metalsmithing from the University of Texas at El Paso and the University of Oregon, respectively. Through her education she learned the necessary skills for working with precious materials as well as exploring non-traditional materials to incorporate on her one-of-a-kind work. In her work she develops ideas exploring movement, tactility and discovery through the senses; always looking for a true connection to the work through the body. Maru has been working as an artist and professional jeweler for more that 15 years and has taught at several institutions including the University of Oregon and the Seattle University. She also teaches private lessons at her Seattle studio. Maru’s work has been featured in Metalsmith Magazine and is part of the jewelry collection of the Museum of Contemporary Craft in Portland, Oregon. Her wedding rings have been published in the book "500 Wedding Rings" by Lark Books.
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