Our One-Day Gemstone Setting Workshop is ideal for beginners or those with experience looking to advance their jewelry-making skills.
Setting gemstones can be tricky. Learn how to correctly set gemstones in this compact, one-day class. Using a pre-made ring or pendant (or both!), you will learn how to set the stones inside it so that they lay flush to the silver. Be as creative as you like with where you set them, how many and which colour, so you end up with a stunning, bespoke piece of jewellery to love and wear. To enable fitting everything into one day we have pre-made the sterling silver pendants and rings. Because it’s easy to break or lose gemstones when trying this technique for the first time, we have chosen a beautiful but cheap stone for you. You can choose from an array of different coloured cubic zirconia gemstones, all conveniently 2mm in size. You will get an insight into this incredible, ancient craft with a highly-experienced goldsmith who works within the industry and has an abundance of jewellery-design experience.
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Over 4000 five-star reviews on popular review platforms.
Intermediate-level workshop ideal for advancing jewellery-making skills.
Small, intimate class size ensures personalised attention throughout.
Scheduled every
six weeks for flexible learning opportunities.
High demand, book early to avoid disappointment
Take home a silver ring or pendant with set gemstones.
What will I learn in this workshop
Learn goldsmithing basics hands-on:
Design gemstone placements for your sterling silver ring or pendant.
Practice gemstone setting techniques on copper before final piece.
How to file the ring using different size hand files.
Master the flush setting technique through guided demonstrations provided.
Use a planishing hammer to add texture to the ring.
Learn through demonstration and explanation:
Clean, polish, and finish both inner and outer rings.
Whats included in the workshop
Tea, coffee and chocolate
All tools, equipment and aprons are provided during the workshop.
Silver needed to make your Bangle.
All the silver needed to make your spinner ring.
Additional Costs:
The gemstones and silver needed to make your piece are €15
This one-day workshop is from 10am to 5.30pm with an hour for lunch. There is an array of fabulous lunch places to eat with Dublin’s cultural quarter on our doorstep. Choose from lots of fabulous local spots or bring a picnic and eat it in St Stephen’s Green, which is just around the corner.
What are the optional extras?
We supply the following optional extras at trade price:
A range of 2mm coloured cubic zirconias
A sterling silver ring or pendant of your choice
A chain to hang your pendant on
Is the venue accessible
Unfortunately, no. As both of our studios are located in very old and beautiful period buildings, we have lots of stairs and are therefore not accessible for people with impaired mobility.
Discover a new craft and develop a highly skilled trade.
Explore a joyful new hobby with hands-on gold smithing techniques.
Reconnect with your creative side through immersive, artistic practice.
Enhance focus and problem-solving skills while learning new techniques.
Relax by working with your hands in creative projects.
Craft unique, personalised gifts for yourself or loved ones.
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Visitor Testimonials
I wondering about this class while booking as I am from Latvia and my English is not brilliant for while. But all was great. Only few people in class. It was very good. Lady teacher could devote enough time to each. She was very friendly and helpful. Millions thank you! I got good experience
Janina Sostaka
October | 2024
I really enjoyed this class, Clodagh is such a great teacher, I had her for the improvers course as well and it was great to learn more from her. It was amazing how it seemed so impossible at the start of the day but by the end I was fully able to set a ring with gemstones and I love the finished product. Would def recommend!!
Workshop Attendee
October | 2024
I really loved this workshop. We learned so much and Clodagh was a brilliant teacher. We jumped straight in and the day sped by in total absorption. I would thoroughly recommend it. I am inspired! Thanks
Aoife Brezina
October | 2024
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