Stone Setting Workshop
Instructor: Ilene Kay
Location: Sycamore Building, 7231
This workshop is perfect for students with metalsmithing experience who want to expand their skills and incorporate cabochon stones into their work. Designed for intermediate students, it covers bezel setting for round and oval stones. The class will also cover prong/claw settings for irregularly shaped stones. Copper sheet and wire will be provided. Those wishing to work in silver should bring 20-gauge silver sheet and 18 and 16 gauge silver wire.
Student will need to bring their cabochons, suggested sizes are:
- round or oval cabochon, with a hardness of 7 or more
Appropriate sizes
- 12mm Round 14mm Round 16mm Round 18 mm Round
- 12 x 16 Oval 13 x 18 Oval
- https://www.firemountaingems.com/shop/gemstone-cabochon
Please wear closed-toe shoes and pull your long hair back.
| Dates | Day | Time | Cost | Section | Register By | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/27/25-6/28/25 | Friday & Saturday | 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | $146.25 | 44149 | 6/20/25 | Register |
| 8/1/25-8/2/25 | Friday & Saturday | 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | $146.25 | 44150 | 7/25/25 | Register |
How to Register by Email:
- Download Creative Arts Registration Form (Form must be fully completed to be accepted)
- Email completed form to ajclark@haywood.edu.
- If you are registering through email please await a Successful Confirmation Registration
Email.
This service is only available to those that register by email.
How to Register in Person:
Please visit Student Services Department on the top floor of the Hemlock Building
at
185 Freedlander Drive, Clyde, NC 28721.