"Little Weirdos": Setting Asymmetrical Cabochons with Alex Boyd: September 12

This class is all about setting weird stones. Curves, angles, asymmetry? No problem! We’ll make a fused 22k bezel soldered to a sterling silver backplate that fits the cabochon like leather pants on Mick Jagger. Then we’ll make a special bail that lays flat so it can be soldered just to the silver backplate without touching the gold. Along the way I’ll show you how I texture, patina and tons of other tips and tricks. By the end of class, no stone will be too weird to work with.

Details:

• Saturday, September 12 from 9:30-5:30
• 8 contact hours, ages 14+ located at 100 E. Cleveland St. Lafayette CO
• # students: 3 minimum, 6 maximum
• Tools are provided
• Materials kit fee will be determined on market rate of silver and gold at time of class and depending on the stone of your choice. Chain is not included. Chains are for sale at the store for an additional charge.  Fee is due at the beginning of class and is paid directly to the instructor via cash, check, or Venmo.
• Prerequisite: Metals 1 and Metals 2 (or Beginning Metalsmithing class, which is Metals 1 and 2 combined).

The last day to cancel for a refund or credit ($25 transfer fee applies) is January 15, 2026. Because this is a Master Series workshop, there are no exceptions to this rule.

By registering for this workshop, you agree to our cancellation policy, dress code, and studio rules.

About the instructor, Alex Boyd

When Alex Boyd was a young boy he stole an enchanted ring from a powerful bruja.  That night his slumber was disturbed by a tapping at his window. When he slid the window open a huge raven rushed in, flew around the room and perched on his bookshelf. "I know what you have taken from me,"  the raven cawed.  "I don't know what you’re talking about," Alex lied, hiding his bejeweled finger behind his back.  "No matter.  It is your problem now.  The wearer of that ring is indentured to create more talismans of power, either for 1000 years or until he makes something so sublime, so perfect, so beautiful that the spell is broken and he is freed." "1000 years it is," Alex said as he thrust the raven out the window and slammed it shut behind her.  He has been making jewelry ever since.