This is a class for collectors of pebbles and other small treasures who want to turn their interesting pieces into jewelry without drilling holes in their stones or small treasure. In this four-day class you will learn the best prong setting for different shapes -- from smooth cabochons to irregularly shaped pebbles. Students will learn how to form and solder sterling silver wire in a variety of configurations and sizes to capture pebbles or treasures. Our focus will initially be on learning a variety of prong and tab setting methods and basic soldering skills. We will turn your North Shore treasures into wearable art. As the workshop progresses students will have the option to fabricate their own prong design or they can flex their fabrication and soldering skills to create a hollow form and pebble element. The workshop is beginner friendly but open to all skill levels. All tools are provided. Sterling silver and other metals will be available for purchase at the time of the class. A materials fee of $55-$75 will be due to the instructor at the time of class. 

Required Tools 

• Students are encouraged to bring any smaller pebbles or cabochons they have for design consideration.
• Anyone interested in making a hollowform out of sterling silver is asked to purchase a 3x 3 sheet of 22-gauge sterling silver sheet. Rio Grande product number: 100597 (estimated cost is approximately $50)
• Eye magnification, if needed for close up work to see small details
• A way to tie back longer hair.
• Small old hand towel to dry your metal pieces.
• Bibbed apron if you desire.
• Dust mask if you are bothered by fine dust particles.
• Fine black Sharpie pen
• Pen and paper for notetaking
• Close toed shoes

Optional Tools 

• Tools are provided, and sterling silver will be available for purchase at the time of class. Students are welcome to bring their own hand tools. Hand tools we will most likely use include:
• Flush cutters
• Flat nose pliers – two pairs 
• Round nose pliers
• Half round pliers
• Needle files (especially the round needle file)
• Half round file or flat file
• Jewelers saw &  blades
• Metal shears
• Metal ruler with inches and millimeters