Faceted Stone Setting Theory and Applications: Round Stones with Kirk Lang
Setting faceted stones doesn’t have to be a daunting task. No…really! As long as you understand the unique characteristics of the gemstone you are working with, there is nothing to be intimidated by. This intermediate level stone-setting workshop will teach you how to set round faceted gemstones safely, securely and with confidence. Three settings will be covered in detail including prong, flush, and heavy-walled bezel setting. In addition, you will also learn the theory behind stone-setting, gemstone characteristics, how to make setting tools and how to design with beautiful gems in mind. Practice rings will be provided or you may choose to create your own piece of jewelry, incorporating the aforementioned setting styles. Use of tools included. Safety glasses & high magnification Optivisors are required. If students own a GRS benchmate with inside ring clamp they are strongly encouraged to bring it for use in this class. This workshop is limited to only eight students.
Thursday, July 21 - Friday, July 22 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Basic fabrication, including soldering skills are required. (Ages 18 & up) This workshop is a prerequisite for "Faceted Stone Setting Theory and Applications: Fancy Stones", July 23 - 24.
Class Fee: $500 Materials Fee: Estimated $100 - $120 payable to the instructor Instructor: Instructor: *visiting artist* Kirk Lang
Please note our *Visiting Artist* registration & refund policy for this workshop.
Thursday, July 21 - Friday, July 22 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Basic fabrication, including soldering skills are required. (Ages 18 & up) This workshop is a prerequisite for "Faceted Stone Setting Theory and Applications: Fancy Stones" July 23 - 24.
Class Fee: $500 Materials Fee: Estimated $100 - $120 payable to the instructor
Instructor: *visiting artist* Kirk Lang
Please note our *Visiting Artist* registration & refund policy for this workshop.
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Ready to learn more stone setting? Join us in "Faceted Stone Setting Theory and Applications: Fancy Stones" with Kirk Lang July 23 - 24.
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Faceted Stone Setting Theory and Applications: Fancy Stones with Kirk Lang |
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Visiting artist Kirk Lang is a Seattle based Artist, Goldsmith and Educator. He holds a MFA from the University of Washington in Interdisciplinary Visual Arts and a BFA from the Cleveland Institute of Art in Jewelry & Metals. Kirk has taught regionally and nationally at the University of Washington, North Seattle College, Pratt Fine Arts Center, Danaca Design and Penland. In addition to teaching, he has worked for 15+ years in the commercial and fine jewelry fields as a contracted fabricator, stone setter and engraver. His work can be seen in such publications as MJSA Journal, 500 Metal Vessels, 500 Necklaces, 1000 Rings and Metalsmith Magazine. Most recently, he was awarded an Artist Trust Fellowship, Artist Trust GAP Grant and a 4Culture Individual Project Grant. In 2014 he had a solo exhibition at the National Ornamental Metal Museum in Memphis, TN and in 2016 was selected to participate in the Bellevue Arts Museum Biennial titled Metalmorphosis. Most recently, he received a 1st place Saul Bell Design Award in the Alternative Metals/Materials category. Recurring themes in his work include time, space and mythology, in the form of wearable and interactive sculptural objects. kirklang.com
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