The Essential Prong

 
Tool kit

Class Description

Taught by Odette Channell

Learning how to set gemstones into metal jewelry is an essential part of becoming a jeweler. In this introductory stone setting class, students will learn an overview of how to set stones in basic prong settings. 

Starting with a twist on a tube setting, students will create a crown set ring and learn to cut a seat for a faceted stone. The next project will bring greater soldering challenges as students learn to build and refine a basket setting for a round faceted stone. Prong setting for cabochons will be covered as time allows. 

At the end of this 8 session course, students will walk away with a basic understanding of how to secure stones, and increased proficiency in soldering and bur use, as well as greater confidence to incorporate stones into their designs. Take the next step in your jewelry journey with this fundamental and exciting process!

Students must have prior foundational stone setting experience before taking this course. Our Essential Bezel class offers this introduction.

Class size 4 – 12 students.

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.

Early Bird pricing for the Spring Session will be $580 and in effect until March 16th, 2026 when pricing will increase to $620.

 

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.