Intermediate Stone Setting - 15th & 16th November 2025

10-6pm both days

With Scott McIntyre of Vanilla Ink CIC in Glasgow

Intermediate Stone Setting: Flush & Pavé

Enhance your stone-setting skills with this intensive weekend course, designed for jewellers seeking to advance their technical abilities. If you have experience with bezel and claw settings and are ready to progress to more intricate techniques, this course will provide the expertise and hands-on practice needed to master flush and pavé setting.

Course Overview

Under the guidance of a Master Goldsmith and Setter, participants will receive expert instruction, followed by dedicated practice time to refine their skills.

Day 1: Flush Setting

• Fabrication and maintenance of a flush setting tool
• Flush setting and finishing for round stones
• Flush setting and finishing for square stones

Day 2: Pavé Setting

• Preparation and maintenance of setting tools
• Pavé setting in a straight line
• Star setting techniques

This course offers a comprehensive understanding of intermediate-level stone setting, equipping participants with the skills to enhance both their design capabilities and technical proficiency. While the training is extensive, ongoing practice will be essential to fully master these techniques.

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for jewellers with a strong foundational knowledge of jewellery making. Participants should be proficient in fundamental techniques such as soldering, filing, and saw piercing. While prior experience with scorpers or gravers is beneficial, it is not essential.

Completion of Intro to Stone Setting (or an equivalent course) is highly recommended before taking this course. If you are unsure whether this course is the right fit for you, please contact us for guidance.

Materials & Equipment

Scott will provide all materials, which include metal and stones. You will each have your own bench where we have access to all essential stone setting tools but do feel free to bring your own if you are more comfortable.

Do I need to bring anything?

Bring a sketchbook or similar for taking notes. Please note that glasses/optivisors are very much advised for this class [get in touch if you’re unsure]. Please wear long hair tied up [or bring something to do so], don’t wear open-toed shoes and keep loose-fitting clothing to a minimum.

The course is held at our large , well equipped workshop above Siop iard in the centre of Caernarfon.

*Please note that lunch and parking costs are at your own cost*