Stone Setting. Prong and Tube Setting for Faceted Stones with Nancy Gardner

This immersive, day-long workshop introduces the fundamentals of tube setting and prong setting calibrated faceted stones using commercially available settings. The morning session will include a detailed demonstration of setting techniques, followed by guided hands-on practice with stones and settings provided by the instructor.
After a midday break, the focus shifts to custom work: participants will learn how to design and fabricate settings for non-calibrated, uniquely cut stones that require a more tailored approach. Students are encouraged to bring their own stones or settings to work on during the second half of the class.
This workshop is ideal for those looking to expand their stone-setting skills and gain confidence working with both standard and non-standard gemstones. 
Some metalsmithing experience is required.

Date: June 6th
Times: 9:30 - 4:30 Saturday with 1 hr lunch
Level: Some metalsmithing experience is required
Price: $255
Membership Price: $229.50 (Members use discount code MEMBERS10 at checkout to receive 10% off)
Materials Fee: $65 paid directly to the instructor at the start of the workshop. Cash is appreciated.  Materials fee supplies sterling prong and tube setting and faceted CZ for practice setting.

About the instructor: 
Nancy Gardner has been fabricating fine art jewelry in silver and gold for over 35 years. She received her BA in metal smithing from Buffalo State College during which she spent a year of independent study at SACI – Studio Arts Center International in Florence, Italy. In 1983, she attended AR•CO, the first independent art school in Lisbon, Portugal, where she finalised her degree and completed a Master Metal Smithing certification. For the two years 2 following graduation she was a metal arts instructor at AR•CO in Lisbon. During her years in Europe, Nancy learned old world techniques from master crafts people and fell in love with the art of metalsmithing.

In 2001, Nancy opened Mendocino Jewelry Studio, Main Street in Mendocino, where she continues to exhibit her original, hand fabricated jewelry along with 12 other prominent local jewelers. Since her arrival to the coast in 1985 Nancy has taught many Jewelry/Metals workshops at the Mendocino Art Center as well as other community colleges and art centers. In 2011 she became coordinator/studio manager of the art center’s Jewelry/Metals department creating a nationally recognized program with renowned instructors from across the country and beyond.


About the Mendocino Art Center:
Nestled on the rugged Northern California coast, the Mendocino Art Center is a historic hub for artists and creatives of all disciplines. With professional studios and sweeping ocean views, it offers an unforgettable setting for focused creative work.