Necklace by Michael Boyd

Level: Intermediate
Requirements: Intermediate Metalsmithing Skills
Program: Summer
Status: Closed
Length: 4 Days
Tuition: $ 595
Only $ 565.25 for registration before 29 May 2012
Materials: TBA
Date: June 29, 2012 - July 02, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Metalwerx

In 4 intensive days, you will learn how to integrate stone and metal as a whole, rather than as separate objects. Michael will demonstrate how to shape rough stones, drill through them, make perfect bezels for unique shapes, set stones on top of stones, add decorative rivets, and learn about concepts that will enhance your designs.

Come and explore the possibilities that cutting your own stones allows. Choose to work on cutting numerous stones during class,apply unique setting techniques to finished stones, and/or focus on completing pieces of your own design as time allows.

Michael is an internationally recognized lapidary artist and master of bezel setting working in the field full time since 1990. "The stone is as important as the metal. I am looking for an integration of the medias, a manipulation and blending of the two: Using stone as a medium, not as an accessory." - Michael Boyd. If you'd like to see more of Michael's work, please visit his website www.michaelboyd.com

Please note: This class is for students who have already had previous lapidary experience and would like to further explore incorporating unique stones into finished work using metalsmithing and lapidary skills.

Materials & Tools

Materials will be available for students to purchase as needed for individual work.

Students should bring their tools. Students should also bring stones they would like to use in the workshop, uncut stones, broken stones, and/or any stones they have questions about.

For students who wish to set stones during the workshop, they should bring bezel wire in the metal they want to use. Please call us if you have questions (781-891-3854).

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