{"product_id":"metals-2-bezel-set-stone-pendant-november-15-from-9-30-5-30","title":"Metals 2: Bezel-Set Stone Pendant. November 15 from 9:30-5:30","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnter the world of gemstone jewelry with this metalsmithing workshop  where you will learn how to make custom bezels for cabochons.  At the end of class, students will have completed a sterling silver stone pendant with a custom bail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe will cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel sizing and fitting\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel soldering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking bails: tube set or spiral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammer texturing and stamping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabochon setting\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolish and finish work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday, November 15, 9:30-5:30\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 contact hours, ages 14+ at Silver Peak Jewelry Arts, 100 E. Cleveland St. Lafayette 80026\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e# students: 3 minimum, 6 maximum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials kit fee is dependent on amount of silver used and will be weighed at $4\/gram. You may also bring your own cabochon and we will have ones for sale starting at $15. Materials fee will be due by the end of class via cash, check, or Venmo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach student will work at their own dedicated jeweler's bench. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrerequisite\u003cspan\u003e: Intro to Metalsmithing, Level 1 Metalsmithing, Metals 1, or equivalent \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe last day to cancel your spot in class is November 2, 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBy registering for this workshop, you agree to our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/silverpeakstudio.com\/pages\/cancellation-policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecancellation policy\u003c\/a\u003e, dress code, and studio rules.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the instructor, Jen Lesea-Ames:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/0636\/5848\/files\/Jen_LeseaAmes_Headshot_480x480.png?v=1663466580\" alt=\"Jen LeseaAmes\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; margin-left: 10px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eA former personal fitness trainer and certified USA-Triathlon coach with over 18 years of teaching experience, Jen retired from her fitness and coaching career after receiving a diagnosis of hip dysplasia and underwent two major hip surgeries. Wanting more of a challenge after stringing beads for three years, she studied metalsmithing at the Denver School of Metal Arts (now Denver Jewelry Studio) from 2012-2016. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAfter her hip surgeries and recovery, she decided to go full-time with her jewelry business in 2014 and opened Silver Peak Studio in July 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eJen is the owner, designer, and metalsmith of Jen Lesea Designs, (2009-present). Her jewelry is sold in over 50 stores nationwide, including Fallingwater Museum Store, the The Vladem Museum of Contemporary Arts in Santa Fe, and the national catalogs Uncommon Goods and Artful Home. Her experience and work has landed her local and national press. Jen is an Accredited Jewelry Professional from the Gemological Institute of America GIA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHer fun and friendly nature is apparent in everything she does, whether its teaching metalsmithing, talking to art show patrons, or motivating people to try something new, like stand up paddle-boarding!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAs the owner of Silver Peak Studio, it is her intention to provide a safe, clean, professional and fun environment where students can grow in metalsmithing and enjoy the journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA few of Jen's favorite things is recreating outdoors, traveling, and hanging with her fur babies (kitties), Addie and Stevie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Silver Peak Jewelry Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49780873658520,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/0636\/5848\/files\/SilverPeakStudio_Workshop_Products-18.jpg?v=1727008062","url":"https:\/\/silverpeakjewelryarts.com\/products\/metals-2-bezel-set-stone-pendant-november-15-from-9-30-5-30","provider":"Silver Peak Jewelry Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}