Technique Intensive: Prong Setting
with Jamie McLandsborough
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Date: Saturday, October 21, 2017
Time: 9 am to 4 pm Cost: $125 BoMA members $145 for non-members Materials fee: $50 Location: BoMA Studio 4919 Broadway St, Unit 15 Boulder, CO 80304 |
Class Description
This class will focus on prong setting and finishing technique. We will complete at least ten prong settings in class. After completing this class you will understand what makes a good prong setting and have the confidence to include prong setting into your own work. This is a technique specific course we will not be setting any jewelry
Please do not bring unfinished projects. Due to the time constraints on the class we will not have time to address project pieces. But, as always, finished work for show and tell is welcome.
About the Instructor
Jamie Mclandsborough has been working in the jewelry field for 20 years, since he was first introduced to soldering by a wonderful high school art teacher. Jamie has apprenticed, taken courses through GIA, tested with the Jewelers of America and studied extensively but still believes there is no better way to learn than a little bit of knowledge and a whole lot of experimentation. Jamie currently works as a bench jeweler at Gusterman’s Silversmiths in Downtown Denver, served on the Board of CoMA, and takes classes anywhere he can, most recently right here in the BoMA studio.
Prerequisites
Basic metalsmithing skills
Tools and equipment students should bring
Materials kit* $50
Tools and equipment instructor will supply
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 6. Students will be required to sign a waiver. Participants must be 18 or older.
CANCELLATION POLICY
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This class will focus on prong setting and finishing technique. We will complete at least ten prong settings in class. After completing this class you will understand what makes a good prong setting and have the confidence to include prong setting into your own work. This is a technique specific course we will not be setting any jewelry
Please do not bring unfinished projects. Due to the time constraints on the class we will not have time to address project pieces. But, as always, finished work for show and tell is welcome.
About the Instructor
Jamie Mclandsborough has been working in the jewelry field for 20 years, since he was first introduced to soldering by a wonderful high school art teacher. Jamie has apprenticed, taken courses through GIA, tested with the Jewelers of America and studied extensively but still believes there is no better way to learn than a little bit of knowledge and a whole lot of experimentation. Jamie currently works as a bench jeweler at Gusterman’s Silversmiths in Downtown Denver, served on the Board of CoMA, and takes classes anywhere he can, most recently right here in the BoMA studio.
Prerequisites
Basic metalsmithing skills
Tools and equipment students should bring
- Optivisors
- needle file set
- pliers
Materials kit* $50
Tools and equipment instructor will supply
- Setting Practice wheel with practice stones.
- Setting burs
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 6. Students will be required to sign a waiver. Participants must be 18 or older.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- You may cancel up to 10 business days prior to the start of the class and receive a full refund, less $10 processing.
- Cancellations 5-10 business days prior to the start of the class are eligible for a 50% refund.
- Cancellations occurring less than 5 business 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.
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