Rub-Over Setting with Air Tools with Harry Forster-Stringer Part 1
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09 May 2026
Published: 16.04.2026
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DEADLINE: 27/04/2026

Discover how to create the perfect halo effect for rub-over set stones in this one-day course with goldsmith, setter, engraver and enameller Harry Forster-Stringer. You’ll learn the fundamentals of rub-over setting using air tools and microscopes, focusing on classic round and oval shapes.
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.
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.
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DEADLINE: 27/04/2026
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