Creating Stone Settings in Wax Workshop with Jen Salta | Tuesday 6-9 pm | 5/14 & 5/28 | Spring 2024

Creating Stone Settings in Wax Workshop with Jen Salta | Tuesday 6-9 pm | 5/14 & 5/28 | Spring 2024

Jewelry | Available

107 East Deer Park Road Dix Hills, NY 11746 United States

Studio 1

All Levels

5/14/2024-5/28/2024

6:00 PM-9:00 PM EDT on Tue

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In this two-part class, students will learn how to make stone settings using the lost wax casting technique. Using a variety of different wax students will make two different settings for cabochon stones: one bezel and one prong setting. Students will be using a combination of hand tools and flex shafts. 

First week of class will be a wax working class and the second week we will be cleaning and setting the stones. 

  • No class 5/21
  • A $20 material fee is due the first class. Hand tools and wax will be provided. Students are welcome to bring their own stones as long as they are no smaller then 6mm and flat back. Otherwise, stones will be available at the first class for an additional fee. 

    Students will also receive a suggested tool list upon sign up. As well as a resource list for future projects. 
Salta, Jen

Jennifer Salta is an artist and craftsperson. Jen is a jack of all trades, a manufacturer

 and designer who has worked in every side of the jewelry industry.  For the last decade, Jen has worked learning the ins and outs of product development and private label processes. Jen has designed and created jewelry, hair pieces, and home goods for many large well-known companies. Collaborating with these types of companies reinforced Jen’s passion for handcrafted pieces and taking concepts from paper to product.

 

In 2013, Jen landed a job in an American factory in New York, where she worked

 as Assistant to the Head Designer, and was able to use her skills hands-on, doing wax-carving, casting, model building, mold-marking and plating.

Jen then began her teaching career teaching workshops in all levels for jewelry design. Her philosophy has always been community over competition, and sends students home excited to create more! Loading…

Art League of Long Island
107 East Deer Park Road Dix Hills, NY 11746 Phone: 631 462-5400 x 222 Fax: 631 462-5011