Setting from Below

Class Description

Taught by odette channell

Ever wanted to create an abstract or ornate setting but found that traditional setting techniques conflict with the design? Setting your stone from the below is the perfect solution. This four-week course combines the flexibility of wax carving with the simplicity of tab setting to offer a distinctive approach to cabochon setting. 

Through the making of a pendant, students will learn how to carve wax to fit a stone, as well as how to achieve the necessary infrastructure to hold it in place. 

Metal casting for this class is outsourced and will be the responsibility of the student.

Level: Intermediate - Previous wax carving experience required, previous stone setting experience encouraged.

Class size 4 – 12 students. There is a tool kit available through the BKMW Tool Shop. In addition to course materials, students must bring a notebook and writing utensil to class.

All students enrolled in this multi-session course will receive free punch cards to support their coursework outside of class time. Punch card amounts are dependent on the length of the class session, see our chart here. These hours can be used during Open Studio and are valid for the duration of the course. Additionally, students have access to discounted hourly student rates and 12-hour bench cards.

Refunds & Credit

Please email us at info@bkmetalworks.com to withdraw from class. Withdrawals from class more than 7 days prior to the start of the class will receive a full refund for the class minus a 10% processing fee. If cancellation occurs 3-6 days prior to the class, we will provide a 50% refund. Cancellations 48 hours or less receive a 25% refund. Refunds will not be provided for no-shows or same-day cancellations.

We do not refund tuition for classes that students miss due to their own circumstances. There will be no refunds once the class begins in any circumstance, nor can we transfer you to a later semester. Students enrolled in multi-session studio courses (excluding workshops and intensives) may make-up missed class sessions during open studio hours through the duration of the session.

We reserve the right to cancel or discontinue any class, in which case you may choose to receive a refund, apply the class credit towards a different course, or receive a tuition credit for future use. Tuition credits are valid for up to one year. Refunds will be issued within 30 days.