Advanced Flush Setting in Two Days, 20 September | Event in Wellington | AllEvents

Advanced Flush Setting in Two Days

Workspace Studios Ltd

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Sat, 20 Sep, 2025 at 12:00 am

65 Abel Smith St, Wellington, New Zealand 6011

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Sat, 20 Sep, 2025 at 12:00 am (NZST)

65 Abel Smith St, New Zealand 6011

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Advanced Flush Setting in Two Days
This workshop is ideal for advanced students who have already learned how to set cabochon stones. Over two three-hour sessions, 20 and 27 September, 10am-1pm, you will be given an understanding of the technique of setting faceted stones using a setting burr, hammers, punches and burnishing tools. This is the first step in learning to flush set facet cut stones so they sit below the surface of the metal.

Session 1 will cover the technique, demonstrations and the basics of preparing and cutting the setting. Students will be shown how to set their stones, and may begin to do this in class, but will then go on to repeat and practice the technique in their own time.
They can do this at home, or for a small extra cost, can stay on at the studio to practice setting for the afternoon.

Session 2 will pick up on the setting techniques, reminding and refining essential steps in the process. Troubleshooting can be covered in this class, as well as learning to clean up the settings. The principles of this setting technique will be covered in a few different scenarios, as some students may wish to take this skill into different styles or directions.

The option for students to have a half-day bench hire after class will also apply to this session.

What is provided: class fees cover your practice metal (copper) and stones (CZ) and detailed handouts that are useful for you to take away to refer to when practising and honing your skills.

Correctly sized drills and setting burrs will be provided in class, but students must purchase their own burrs for practice after class and any future bench hires. These are available for purchase in the studio.

What to bring: Advanced students can bring projects to set stones into, but please note the metal must be at least 2mm thick and we do not allow brass to be used as a project or practice for beginners. The metal must be copper or sterling silver.

Students should bring either a craft magnifier or magnifying lenses/glasses. If you have your own flex shaft tool you plan to use at home for drilling and setting, please also bring this along so that your tutor can advise on the best way to use it. We have two drilling machines in the studio, and these must be shared between the students, so if you have a machine, do bring it.

Practice bench hire after class $20 per person (till 4pm) must be booked in advance.

Workshop fee $195, Early bird $175 till 24 August.


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Advanced Flush Setting in Two Days, 20 September | Event in Wellington | AllEvents
Advanced Flush Setting in Two Days
Sat, 20 Sep, 2025 at 12:00 am