Stonesetting workshops?

Jewelry Discussion
1

Does anyone know of a faceted stonesetting course which will be
offered this July or August(7/98,8/98)? I need something located
in NY, Conn.,Mass,NJ or Pa. (1st choice, NY) It needs to be of a
a duration of a week or less.

I occasionally set faceted stones but not with any degree of
expertise or confidence. ( After a while, holding your breath for
extended periods of time gets taxing.) I will now be using more
faceted stones(many uncalibrated) in my work and need to improve my
skills. The only course I could find is at Arrowmont(Tenn.). LJM

2

Good workshop being taught by Spectrum Award winner, Laurie
Donovan at Interlaken School of Art in Stockbridge, Mass. She is
a wizard at doing difficult settings including fantasies. Send her
an email: ldonovandesigns@taconic.net She will send you the
particulars

Richard W. Wise

3

GIA has travelling classes and this summer they will offer in NY
you should give them a call they are located in CA, and have them
send you a booklet. They are offering begginer and advanced stone
setting. Hope it works out for you!

4

Hi Linda

My name is Blaine Lewis and I am the instructor at New Approach
Workshops. In July I will be holding two classes in your area. The
first in Hartford, CT July 13-16 and the second in Brunswick, ME
July 20-23. All tools and benches are supplied for this hand on
four day workshop. I use a microscope/camera system that allows
students to view advanced stone setting techniques at up to 20x
magnification on a tv monitor. Classes are limited to eight
students. I have taught three class in Hartford and one in
Brunswick for some friends of John Henkel. If would like any
further info please call me at 1 (800) 529-4763

Sincerely
Blaine Lewis

5

Hi Linda

My name is Blaine Lewis and I am the instructor at New Approach
Workshops. In July I will be holding two classes in your area. The
first in Hartford, CT July 13-16 and the second in Brunswick, ME
July 20-23. All tools and benches are supplied for this hand on
four day workshop. I use a microscope/camera system that allows
students to view advanced stone setting techniques at up to 20x
magnification on a tv monitor. Classes are limited to eight
students. I have taught three class in Hartford and one in
Brunswick for some friends of John Henkel. If would like any
further info please call me at 1 (800) 529-4763

Sincerely

Blaine Lewis

6

Hi Linda, The stonesetting workshop offered by Blain lewis is
nothing less than awesome! Money well spent for a wealth of
knowledge. J.A.