Course
Micro setting - An Introduction
1-Day Private Tuition Stonesetting Course
All tutors work are professional jewellers or are jewellery trade specialists who are willing to share their expertise and trade secrets with you.
Course Description
Pave Microsetting - An Introduction
This course has been designed to introduce you to the techniques for precision Microscopic Stonesetting such as Pave style.
You’ll learn graver/pusher hand skills techniques for Microsetting and the importance of tool preparation and maintenance.
With step-by-step guidance , the tutor will introduce you to the Microscope and other tools that can assist your setting techniques such a rotating vice, tool sharpener and a GRS Gravermax which is a compressed air flex-shaft style pusher/graver which allows for smoother, faster use of traditional stonesetting techniques.
This method of setting requires a great deal of practise to master and this course is designed to be the starting point for those wishing to learn this style of stonesetting.
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Course Fee and Course Date
More information
A large portion of the course fee quoted is paid to the tutor, because, it’s their experience and expertise that you are paying for.
In addition a there is a small fee for arranging your course which is included in the total course fee.
Vat is not applicable
About the Course Fee
Select your tutor / course location option from the table below to see what your course fee is.
Course fee's quoted are subject to tutor availability.
Why are course fee's different?
Because the course fee is mainly determined by each individual tutor's day rate.
What is the course fee?
What is the course date?
The course date is for you to decide, subject to tutor availability.
Simply enquire about a couple of preferred course date options and I will check the tutor availability for you.
About the Materials
Precious Metals or stones cannot be included in the course fee.
This is because Bespoke Courses are tailored to suit individual makers needs.
Therefore you bring your own sample jewellery and stones for practise setting.
Or you can ask the tutor in advance to supply silver castings and/or stones at an additional cost and you pay the tutor directly for these.
Course Location
Tutors & Course Fee
Tutor Experience
Tutor Options
Course Type and/or
Workshop Location (When available)
Tutors & Course Fee
Tutor Experience
Nottinghamshire, UK
Harry F
Goldsmith & Microsetter
Course Fee: Available upon request
Essex UK
John D
Professional Stonesetter & Microsetter
Course Fee: Available upon request
Additional Information
What is the course date?
The course date is set by you, so that you can undertake a tuition session at your convenience.
All dates / times of course sessions are subject to tutor availability.
Start time are generally 10am GMT London Time but this can be adjusted slightly to suit.
About Materials
Precious Metals or stones cannot be included in the course fee.
This is because Bespoke Courses are tailored to suit individual makers needs.
Therefore you bring your own sample jewellery and stones for practise setting.
Or you can ask the tutor in advance to supply silver castings and/or stones at an additional cost. Please ask for details.
About the Course Fee
A large portion of the course fee quoted is paid to the tutor, because, it’s their expertise that you pay for.
Where there is a selection of tutors, course, fee's may vary due to individual tutor requirements for teaching.
In addition a there is a small fee for arranging your course which is included in the total course fee.
Payment
Course fee payment is required in advanced by BACS Bank Transfer invoice or IBAN for international students.
Vat/Tax is not applicable
Interested?
1. Choose a your date
Decide approximately when you might like your first course session to take place. (Subject to tutor availability)
2. Make a Course Enquiry
Advise your details on the form provided.
At this stage this is just an enquiry with no obligation to book.
Booking Information
Payment Terms
Payment is required in advance and payments are handled safely and securely by BACS Bank Transfer invoicing (IBAN for International students.
Instalments
Some courses are available to pay in instalments, whereby a non-refundable deposit is required to book your course date. Please ask for details if this is of interest to you.
Booking Terms
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Once you have booked a cancellation fee will be deducted from your refund if you cancel your course up to and including 14 days prior to the start of the course once your payment has been received. The applicable amount will be advised at time of quoting.
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Cancellations received within 14 days of the course date are not eligible for a refund, however you may rearrange your course for one other date if you wish.
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Should we need to cancel your course due to unforeseen circumstances we will refund your course fee in full.
Question?
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