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Directed Studio Practice
If you have ever wanted to know more about how to set stones then this weekly class is for you! We'll cover basic open-back bezel mounts. to more elaborate tube bezel settings; as well as prong setting for round, oval, square, trillion, emerald-cut and faceted stones. We will work mostly in silver, but also with some gold settings if desired. Pros and cons of various gold alloys will be discussed and which are best for setting gemstones. Students may bring their own stone settings projects to work on along with any stones, and any silver and gold they may have.
This workshop will not cover pave or illusion settings.
**No Class April 24th - school vacation week**
Meet the instructor
Joy Raskin has been a silversmith since 1984 and has exhibits throughout the United States, Ireland and New Zealand, showcasing both her jewelry and flatware designs. Joy is a native of New Hampshire, having attended public schools in Manchester and Concord and was accepted as a member of the League of NH Craftsmen while still in high school. She received her BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and her MFA from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Joy is an instructor at Metalwerx in Waltham, MA, The Craft Center in NH, Sharon Art Center, and many other schools.
Joy has received many awards for her work. She was commissioned by the NH State Council on the Arts to create the Cultural Access Award for the Governor’s Awards in the Arts in 2001. Her work is included in many collections, including the White House and Smithsonian Institution. Joy's work is found in multiple galleries throughout New England, including the League of NH Craftsmen Galleries, Boston Society of Arts & Crafts, Guilford Art Center, Millbrook Gallery, and others.
Materials & Tools
There is a $15 lab fee per student for the use of common supplies such as flux, solder, gas, etc. which is payable upon registration. Tools and equipment are available to use during class. Consumable supplies for projects, such as metal, sandpaper, etc., are provided by students but the instructor is happy to offer guidance before ordering.
There is an additional $65 materials fee for this class that is payable to the instructor in class. The materials kit includes sterling silver wire (12ga - 20ga); assorted tube bezels (2mm - 10mm); fine silver bezel wire; sterling silver sheet; and a small assortment of faceted gemstones for our samples and exercises.
- Closed-toe shoes - required in the Metalwerx studio
- Any stones students have that they would like to set
- Any consumable materials (silver/gold sheet, bezel wire, sandpaper, etc.)