{"product_id":"fssf3","title":"Turn the Corner: Stone Setting Intensive for Fancy Cut Gemstones","description":"\u003cp\u003eInstructor: Kirk Lang\u003cbr\u003eLength of Class: Three days, Friday 10:30am – 5:30pm,  Saturday and Sunday, 10:00am – 5:00pm\u003cbr\u003eClass Fee: $540 | Supply Fee: Est. $200 - $250\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrerequisites: If you have already taken either of the following workshops: All-Rounder: Stone Setting Intensive for Round Faceted Gemstones or Faceted Stone Setting, Theory and Application: Round Stones, you are well prepared for this class as it will build upon those skills and information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you want to up your game when it comes to faceted stone setting? This 3-day intensive workshop will focus on the technical information and skill that is required for setting more complicated faceted gemstone shapes such as square, triangle and pear. Setting types that will be covered include prong, flush and bezel with a discussion of channel setting if time permits. In addition to learning each style, this class will also cover stone setting theory, gemstone characteristics, how to make setting tools and designing with fancy cut gemstones in mind. Students should expect to leave class with 3 rings incorporating each of the setting styles. In addition to basic metalworking skills, some knowledge and\/or experience of round gemstone setting is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudents MUST Bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTweezers to hold stones (available in studio store)\u003cbr\u003eCut off discs on mandrel (available in studio store)\u003cbr\u003eSponge (to be cut up into small squares)\u003cbr\u003eSmall metal or plastic container for sponge\u003cbr\u003eSoft bristle toothbrush or compressed air can\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupply Fee Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTBA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudents MAY Bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(these items are available to share in class)\u003cbr\u003eSet of needle files, specifically square is important (sets available in studio store)\u003cbr\u003eChasing hammer (available in studio store)\u003cbr\u003eChain nose pliers (available in studio store)\u003cbr\u003eFlush cut snips (available in studio store)\u003cbr\u003eSaw blades (available in studio store)Scribe (available in studio store)\u003cbr\u003eDividers, 3” w\/ fine tips (available in studio store)\u003cbr\u003eDigital calipers \u003cbr\u003e10x loupe (available in studio store)\u003cbr\u003eOpti-visor, ideally a medium and high magnification version (medium available in studio store)\u003cbr\u003eJeweler’s saw frame (available in studio store)\u003cbr\u003eHand file, fine cut, flat or barrette\u003cbr\u003eSanding sticks\u003cbr\u003eFlat graver (1mm – 1.5mm tip)\u003cbr\u003e90 degree graver\u003cbr\u003eBIC lighter\u003cbr\u003eSharpie marker\u003cbr\u003eZAM polishing compound \u003cbr\u003eMedium brush (3\/32 shank)\u003cbr\u003eGraver block (or bench mate) with attachment set to hold items (available in studio store)\u003cbr\u003eGRS Thermo-lock or equivalent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudent TESTIMONIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Kirk is an excellent instructor. Every morning there is a learning session\/instructions and then we get a chance to practice. Kirk is very patient and thorough. Having taken the round gemstone setting class from Kirk, this class emphasized the same techniques and was a definite confidence booster for someone who has only used bezel, tube and flush settings in the past. Kirk even did an extra lesson on how to set stones using a bead setting to hold two stones next to each other. This is a great class if you want to learn how to set fancy cut stones and\/or as a refresher course to build your confidence. Kirk is extremely knowledgeable in the field of stone settings, teaches the tricks to have a better setting and explains the reasoning behind why it's necessary to set a stone in a particular way. It was a fantastic class and you can't go wrong with taking a class from Kirk.\" - Dorn 7\/2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKirk Lang is a Seattle based Artist, Metalsmith and Educator. He holds a MFA from the University of Washington in Interdisciplinary Visual Arts and a BFA from the Cleveland Institute of Art in Jewelry \u0026amp; Metals. Kirk has taught regionally and nationally at the University of Washington, North Seattle College, Pratt Fine Arts Center, Danaca Design, Lillstreet Art Center and Penland. His work can be seen in such publications as MJSA Journal, 500 Metal Vessels, 500 Necklaces, 1000 Rings and Metalsmith Magazine. In 2012, he was awarded an Artist Trust Fellowship and Artist Trust GAP Grant. In 2014 he had a solo exhibition at the National Ornamental Metal Museum in Memphis, TN and in 2016 was selected to participate in the Bellevue Arts Museum Biennial titled Metalmorphosis. Most recently, he received a 1st place Saul Bell Design Award in the Alternative Metals\/Materials category. 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