Rub-Over Setting with Air Tools with Harry Forster-Stringer Part 1

Rub-over setting requires precision, balancing stone security, metal control and a flawless finish. This course builds confidence in micro-setting techniques and refines your use of air tools, making it an ideal progression from earlier training.
It is followed by Rub-Over Setting with Air Tools (Part 2), which explores more complex shapes including pear, princess and emerald cuts.

Dates: 9 May 2026
Hours: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Price: £309 (6 places available)
Course level: Advanced

Who is the tutor? 
Harry Forster-Stringer is an award-winning professional Goldsmith, Engraver and Enameller based in Nottingham with over 40 years of trade experience. Starting as a mounter in Birmingham’s jewellery quarter, he made the jump to setting 30 years ago. He now covers a variety of techniques such as Stone-setting, Micro-setting and Hand Engraving, as well as enamelling skills acquired under the tutelage of recently passed away respected Master Engraver and Enameller, Phil Barnes. He is a highly experienced tutor at the Goldsmiths’ Centre and successful consultant in the jewellery industry.