Nifty Links and Pedestal Prong Setting

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Nifty Links and Pedestal Prong Setting
Instructor: Dana Cassara
July 24, 25, 26, Friday – Sunday, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Class Fee: $540 | Supply Fee: Est $85-$110

Prerequisites: Open to all levels including total beginners.

Class Description:
This beginning level workshop will focus on the versatile wonders of wire in jewelry making. With a focus on unique handmade chains and custom built stone settings, students will learn to silver solder, or vastly improve their skills, and explore fundamental jewelry making equipment like a rolling mill, draw plates and hammers to alter their wire. Students will focus on creating linked elements such as chains and clasps for bracelets and necklaces as well as prong settings for cabochons and round faceted stones. Many handy tricks for altering, designing with, and soldering wire will be covered along with soldering setups for creating pedestal settings. Expect to leave class with multiple samples and at least one fabulous linked project with stones. Open to all levels including total beginners.

Materials Kit Includes:

Copper and brass wire for samples
Sterling silver wire for final project
Cabochons for pedestal sample and final project

If you choose to work larger than the samples shown in class there may be an additional materials fee.

Students MAY Bring:

Additional wire copper, brass or silver wire
Additional cabochons, ½” – 2” (available in studio store)
An object that has a relatively flat bottom like a coin or found uncut stone

Students TESTIMONIALS

"I really enjoyed the ring-making class! Dana is an experienced instructor and makes the class fun. I left with two rings I really liked even as a beginner." March 2026.

"Loved Dana's class! I really enjoyed that students were allowed to complete projects in their own way. I appreciated Dana’s suggestions on my technique particularly." Monica P. - (08/23)

Instructor Bio:

Dana Cassara has been teaching jewelry and metalsmithing since 1999, bringing over 25 years of experience and passion to every class. A University of Washington graduate with a background in both art and history, Dana founded Danaca Design with the goal of helping students transform their creative ideas into solid form. Her teaching style blends solid technical instruction with personalized attention and plenty of fun.

Learn More about the Instructor, HERE.

Tools are available to purchase through Danaca Design Studio with 15% student discount code. Browse tools HERE and pick up in person, if you don’t see what you need please email us, dana@danacadesign.com.

Review our class cancellation policy HERE.

All students must fill out and electronically submit the Danaca Design Studio Safety Protocol and Waiver form before attending class.