BEGINNER'S GEMSTONE RING CLASS / Sat Sept 26th / 10am - 12:30pm / Make a simple gemstone ring

Join Strut Jewelry owner & designer Alyssa in her home studio and learn to craft a beautiful gemstone silver ring in this beginner-level hands-on class using calibrated gemstones and bezel cups. Gemstone size is either 3mm or 6mm. DURATION: 2.5 hours INCLUDES: Supplies to make one gemstone ring the simple way using calibrated gemstones and bezel cups (gemstones will be available for purchase at class; prices range from $10-$20 per gemstone depending on size) PRICE: $145 + tax per participant, plus gemstone cost paid during class ($10-$20) CAPACITY: Small group allowing for lots of personal attention & assistance LOCATION: Local only, in Alyssa's west Ottawa home studio (near Baseline/Merivale Ave) Learn basic silversmithing/soldering skills, studio safety, torching, fluxing, gem setting tips and tricks, and leave with insider knowledge about material & tool sourcing, tips and tricks for setting up a home practice, plus a shiny ring handmade by YOU! Current selection of gems (may change depending on availability): garnet, amethyst, rainbow moonstone, labradorite, moss agate, black lab opal, white lab opal, rose quartz, peach moonstone, aventurine, black onyx, lab ruby, coral, azurite This class is suitable for ages 16+. Alyssa has a small, hypoallergenic pup who will be in studio :) IMPORTANT: Class cancellation policy can be found here. Classes are non-refundable so please make sure your schedule allows you to attend prior to booking a class as we cannot reschedule you due to errors in scheduling on your end. Please review our FAQs for class cancelation policies.