A one day course introducing you to the creative art of Cabochon Stone Setting. 

You will be guided through the process of making a Silver Cabochon set ring using traditional silversmithing techniques such as measuring, annealing, sawing, forging, soldering, filing, setting and polishing.

You will also be guided in the safe and proper use of your jewellery making tools which will help you practice confidently and independently after your workshop. 

Starting with making your ring band, you will then be shown how to create a bezel for your chosen stone and guided through the process of making your setting. You will be able to choose from a selection of semi precious stones (Please let us know in advance if you wish to bring your own stone to set of would like us to source a specific stone for you).

Hosted, in a traditional flint barn workshop which is nestled amongst the South Downs in the beautiful Cuckmere Haven (close to Brighton, Lewes, Eastbourne & Hastings). 

The schedule for the day will include delicious home made sweet treats, tea & coffee and a scenic walk along the Cuckmere River.

Please bring along your own packed lunch to enjoy in the garden or alternatively you can grab a delicious toastie from our local coffee shop, Cadence (https://cadencecycle.club/menu)

Suitable for those who have some previous jewellery making experience or have attended one of our half day beginners workshops.

Participants must be 16 or over.

Classes are limited to 8 participants.

INCLUDES

• The use of all tools and materials
  

• Afternoon refreshments & sweet treats

• You will leave with your finished ring on the day, unless you choose some of the additional extras. (See below)

Extra services such as engraving, gold plating and stone setting are offered at an additional cost. These can be requested and paid for at the end of the class.

• Gold plating starts from £60

• Engraving starts from £50
  

Please note each of these services have a lead time of 3 working weeks.

N.B (We highly recommend that you spend some time in our beautiful village of Litlington where you can walk along the South Downs, amble along the Cuckmere River, visit the Litlington Crystal Store and the local Long Man Brewery or grab a bite and a pint at the 17th Century Plough & Harrow, before or after your jewellery class.)