Channel Setting
with Cheyenne Hughes
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Date: Sunday, December 15, 2019
Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Cost: $145 BoMA members $195 for non-members (non-member difference will be collected in class) Materials fee: $50 Location: BoMA Studio 4919 Broadway St, Unit 15 Boulder, CO 80304 |
Class Description
Learn how to properly channel set faceted stones. Cut seats for stones, insure stones are secured between two opposing walls, tables of all stones are level and even, stones are close to each other and evenly spaced and stones are set at the same overall height. Students will practice setting stones with the help of an expert instructor.
About the Instructor
Cheyenne Hughes is a Denver native who's been been practicing the art of jewelry making and metalsmithing since 2009. He apprenticed with Ira Sherman for 5 years, helping to shape his understanding of aesthetics, design, and metals as a whole. Cheyenne also worked as a bench jeweler where he learned many of the practical skills he uses and teaches today, including flush & hammer setting.
He owns Beast of Burden Jewelry, offering custom jewelry, jewelry repair, and services to other jewelers such as casting, molding, stone setting, and limited production.
Prerequisites
Students should have experience with stone setting.
Tools and equipment students should bring
Materials kit* $50
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 8. Students will be required to sign a waiver. Participants must be 18 or older.
CANCELLATION POLICY
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Learn how to properly channel set faceted stones. Cut seats for stones, insure stones are secured between two opposing walls, tables of all stones are level and even, stones are close to each other and evenly spaced and stones are set at the same overall height. Students will practice setting stones with the help of an expert instructor.
About the Instructor
Cheyenne Hughes is a Denver native who's been been practicing the art of jewelry making and metalsmithing since 2009. He apprenticed with Ira Sherman for 5 years, helping to shape his understanding of aesthetics, design, and metals as a whole. Cheyenne also worked as a bench jeweler where he learned many of the practical skills he uses and teaches today, including flush & hammer setting.
He owns Beast of Burden Jewelry, offering custom jewelry, jewelry repair, and services to other jewelers such as casting, molding, stone setting, and limited production.
Prerequisites
Students should have experience with stone setting.
Tools and equipment students should bring
- Mask
- optivisor
- eye protection
- bees wax
- sanding disks
- any preferred finishing/polishing/ tools
- Needle files
Materials kit* $50
- 1 size 8 sterling silver ring with channel
- 2 custom shaped hammering tools
- 3 stone setting burs
- med & fine rubber wheels
- 10-3.5mm round CZs
- extra rings may be purchased for $25pc
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 8. Students will be required to sign a waiver. Participants must be 18 or older.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- You may cancel up to 14 days prior to the start of the class and receive a full refund, less $25 processing. To cancel, send an email to info@bouldermetalsmiths.com.
- Cancellations less than 14 days prior to the start date will not be refunded.
- In the event we have to cancel a class, you will be notified prior to the start date and will be issued a full refund.
- Registration is not transferrable. You may not sell your seat to another student.
- By clicking on the “I’m going” button and paying the registration fee, you are agreeing to this cancellation policy.
- No Exceptions.
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