Beyond the Bezel: Partial Bezels & Prongs: May 8 & 15, 10:00-2:00
Have you fallen in love with unusual cuts of stones that you are not able to set using bezel wire? If yes, then this class is for you! Learn how to set unusual stones with partial bezels and/or unconventional prongs. Bring your stone or select from our stone inventory.
At the end of class, you will have completed 1 pendant.
We will cover:
- Stone selection
- Metal selection for partial bezels and prongs
- Design options and strategy
- Fabrication techniques
- Soldering prongs
- Stone setting
- Finishing techniques
Details:
- May 8 & 15, 10:00-2:00 each day. You must be able to attend both session as so makeups will be given.
- 8 contact hours, ages 14+ at the Silver Peak Gallery Classroom located at 100 E. Cleveland St. Lafayette 80026
- # students: 3 minimum, 6 maximum
- Materials kit fee is $2/gram for silver. Stones will be available for purchase or you can bring your own stone, and it must have a flat bottom. Materials fee is due at time of class and is payable to the instructor via cash, check, or Venmo.
- Prerequisite: Metals 1, Intro to Metalsmithing, or equivalent
The last day to cancel your reservation for a refund or transfer ($25 transfer fee applies) is April 30, 2025.
By registering for a class at Silver Peak Studio, you agree to our cancellation policy, dress code for class, and studio rules.
About the Instructor, Jen Lesea-Ames
After retiring from her health education career in 2014, Jen transitioned her side-hustle jewelry business into a full-time success story as a nationally known jewelry designer and most recently, as an instructor in the jewelry arts.
Jen studied metalsmithing at the Denver School of Metal Arts from 2012-2016 and Gemological Institute of America (GIA) from 2014-2017, where she became obtained her diploma as an Applied Jewelry Professional.
When the pandemic hit in 2020, she saw her 32 art shows cancel in a matter of weeks. After the economic shutdown, she opened Silver Peak Studio in July 2020, where she started teaching jewelry fabrication classes in a small group setting. As demand increased, she expanded the class schedule and hired instructors. In April 2024, she expanded and moved Silver Peak Studio to Old Town Lafayette and opened the jewelry store next door to the school, where locals and visitors can shop the instructors' and students' jewelry as well as locally-made art and gifts. In January 2025, she rebranded to Silver Peak Jewelry Arts which more accurately reflects the mission and services that she provides.
As the owner of Silver Peak Jewelry Arts, Jen's "why" is to provide a safe, professional, and fun environment where students can expand their skillset in the jewelry arts and help support independent artists.
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