Technique Intensive: Step Bezels with Jamie McLandsborough

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Sunday, March 21 from 9 am to 5 pm. $145 for members, $195 for non-members. Additional materials fee payable to the instructor in class.

For more information and our cancellation policy see below.

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A step bezel is where the traditional box bezel is given a “step” to support a faceted stone. Unlike a bezel for a cabochon, a step bezel is a double wall with an open back. In class we'll build round and shaped step bezels using tubing and sterling strip. We'll then practice dressing and setting stones in our bezels. Jamie will bring several types of tools that are commonly used for setting and discuss alternate techniques for setting and finishing. If you're interested in adding stones or find that you just can’t get stones to look good in your own work, this technique-based course is for you.  This will be a fun class with lots of opportunity for questions and learning.

​Prerequisites
Completion of Metalsmithing Level I or two years’ experience

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.

Tools and equipment students should bring

• Burnsher
• Scribe
• Dividers
• Small file set
• 400 grit sanding stick.
• Any jewelry tools you currently have in your toolbox (optional)

Cash or check made out to Jamie McLandsborough for materials kit*

Materials kit* $75
Tools and equipment instructor will supply

• Steel punch 
• Setting Bur 
• CZ 
• Silver tube
• Silver Sheet
• Dop stick
• Brass sheet
• Bezel blocks​

*Materials kit purchase is required for all BoMA workshops. The kit insures all students have the same tools and materials require to learn the technique and allows the instructor and the students to focus on the technique rather than the materials.

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 30 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 30 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.
• If a class has multiple sessions, and you miss one, there is no make up opportunity and the instructor will not catch you up at the next class session. You may not join the next scheduled class, as there’s a maximum number of students for every class and it’s not fair to the other students.
• If you are late to a class, the instructor will not catch you up. There’s a structured curriculum for every class and its not fair to other students to skip part of the curriculum to catch up a student who’s late.
• Snow. Colorado has frequent snowstorms in the winter and does a good job maintaining their roads in the snow. Snowy weather is a regular occurrence in our area and most people are accustomed to traveling under such conditions. Classes will be cancelled only in the case of inclement weather conditions that would make class attendance unsafe. 
• By clicking on the “I’m going” button and by paying the registration fee, you are agreeing to this cancellation policy.
• No Exceptions.

Waitlist
If the class is full, send an email to info@bouldermetalsmiths.com with the title “Please Add Me to the Waitlist” with the name of the class and your name.