{"product_id":"tube-setting-faceted-stones-october-17-from-10-00-4-00","title":"Tube Stone Setting Workshop: Set Faceted Gemstones in Sterling Silver: October 17","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearn a clean, contemporary approach to gemstone jewelry design with our Tube Setting Faceted Gemstones Workshop at Silver Peak Jewelry Arts. This hands-on workshop introduces the techniques needed to securely set faceted gemstones into sterling silver tube settings, creating a modern setting style that highlights the brilliance and beauty of each stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTube settings are a versatile stone-setting method used by professional jewelers to create sleek designs with minimal metal surrounding the gemstone. In this workshop, you'll learn how to accurately measure, prepare, fit, and solder tube settings while developing the precision skills needed for successful faceted stone setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough demonstrations and guided practice, you'll complete a finished jewelry project featuring tube-set gemstones. Depending on your design preference, you will create either a pair of sterling silver earrings or two finished pendants featuring faceted gemstones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis workshop covers the complete tube-setting process, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding tube settings and when to use them in jewelry design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelecting appropriate tube sizes and gemstones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring faceted stones for accurate fitting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparing and forming sterling silver components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexturing metal surfaces to enhance your design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoldering tube settings securely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreating clean stone seats for faceted gemstones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSetting faceted stones into tube settings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefining and finishing your completed jewelry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho This Class Is For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis workshop is designed for intermediate metalsmiths who want to expand their jewelry-making skills and add professional stone-setting techniques to their practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents should have experience with basic jewelry fabrication and soldering techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrerequisite:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beginning Metalsmithing (Metals I \u0026amp; II) or equivalent experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Learn With Silver Peak Jewelry Arts?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver Peak Jewelry Arts offers small, skill-focused workshops designed to provide meaningful hands-on instruction and personalized feedback. With a maximum of six students per class, you'll receive individual guidance while working at your own dedicated jeweler's bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasses are taught by a professional metalsmith with over a decade of metalsmithing and teaching experience. Students learn not only how to complete a project, but also the technical decision-making, craftsmanship, and professional studio practices behind each technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are expanding your home jewelry studio skills or continuing your metalsmithing education, this workshop will help you confidently incorporate tube-set faceted gemstones into your future designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkshop Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: Sunday, January 18, 2026\u003cbr\u003eTime: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM\u003cbr\u003eLocation: Silver Peak Jewelry Arts\u003cbr\u003e100 E. Cleveland St.\u003cbr\u003eLafayette, CO 80026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuration: 6 contact hours\u003cbr\u003eAge Requirement: 14+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClass Size: 3 students minimum | 6 students maximum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials Fee: $65\u003cbr\u003eMaterials fee includes sterling silver, tube settings, and two 5 mm faceted gemstones from our base collection. Students may upgrade to higher-end gemstones if desired. Materials fees are paid directly to the instructor at the beginning of class via cash, check, or Venmo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor: Jen Lesea-Ames\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/0636\/5848\/files\/Jen_LeseaAmes_Headshot_480x480.png?v=1663466580\" alt=\"Jen Lesea-Ames headshot\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAfter 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eJen 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 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplied Jewelry Professional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAs 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.\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, Addie and Stevie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Silver Peak Jewelry Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47387033469080,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0414\/0636\/5848\/files\/SilverPeakStudio_Workshop_Products-13.jpg?v=1736523543","url":"https:\/\/silverpeakjewelryarts.com\/products\/tube-setting-faceted-stones-october-17-from-10-00-4-00","provider":"Silver Peak Jewelry Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}