Master basket, claw, and channel stone setting through three hands-on projects, gaining professional precision and finishing skills.
Refine your precision and elevate your craftsmanship with our Advanced Stone Setting Course. Designed for jewellers who already have a solid foundation in basic setting techniques (such as tube setting or rub-over setting), this term-time course explores the techniques behind basket, claw, and channel settings.
Under expert guidance, you’ll develop the confidence to design, create and finish complex settings with professional polish and precision.
Course Schedule
This advanced stone setting course is built around a series of focused projects, each designed to deepen your understanding of precision setting techniques.
Project 1 - The Basket Setting Begin by designing and constructing a traditional basket setting. You’ll learn to measure, cut, and solder components accurately, forming a balanced framework that lets light flow through the stone.
Project 2 - The Claw Setting Move on to claw (prong) settings, starting with a round stone before exploring more complex cuts. You’ll form, align and secure claws for both symmetry and strength, achieving a clean, elegant finish.
Project 3 - The Channel Setting Learn the principles of channel setting - the clean, modern way to secure rows of stones. You’ll mark, cut and seat multiple stones, refining your accuracy and control.
What Will I Learn?
Materials
Course fees include silver solder and saw blades. Metals, findings, gold solder and a variety of stones are available for purchase at the school.
Level: Advanced
Please bring an apron to protect your clothes.
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General Admission
Excluding materials
Course ticket - for remaining 4 dates.
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£240.00 |
Kingham Jewellery School
15b Langston Priory Workshops
Kingham
Chipping Norton
OX7 6UP
