Stone Carving at the Bench
& Setting Fabrication
with Ryan Gardner
December 7 - 10, 2022 10 am - 5 pm
$500 for FSG members $550 Non-members
Morean Art Center
719 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL. 33701
$500 for FSG members $550 Non-members
Morean Art Center
719 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL. 33701
This workshop will bring students to a new understanding of working with stone and incorporating it into their designs. This class offers participants the chance to learn the techniques involved for carving stones at your bench. No large lapidary equipment required! Students will be shown a number of different diamond bits to achieve a variety of designs and textures in your stones and then how to polish those carvings. Ryan will show students the process for creating laminations as well as his technique for applying metal leaf to the carvings.
Ryan will also demonstrate various ways of fabricating settings for different types of stones. He will show students how to make your own bezel wire and then how to fabricate bezel settings for cabochons and faceted stones. Ryan will also demonstrate how to fabricate a tab setting, how to create tube settings and how to flush set stones.
A basic understanding of metal fabrication and soldering would be suggested.
Please note that payment may be made by check or credit card (see below for button). Credit card payments will be an additional $20 to cover fees associated with the charge. If you are not a member, the extra $50 can be applied to a membership with FSG. If paying by check, please mail to:
Wendy Thurlow
2308 19th Ave. West
Bradenton, FL. 34205
Ryan will also demonstrate various ways of fabricating settings for different types of stones. He will show students how to make your own bezel wire and then how to fabricate bezel settings for cabochons and faceted stones. Ryan will also demonstrate how to fabricate a tab setting, how to create tube settings and how to flush set stones.
A basic understanding of metal fabrication and soldering would be suggested.
Please note that payment may be made by check or credit card (see below for button). Credit card payments will be an additional $20 to cover fees associated with the charge. If you are not a member, the extra $50 can be applied to a membership with FSG. If paying by check, please mail to:
Wendy Thurlow
2308 19th Ave. West
Bradenton, FL. 34205
Meet Ryan Gardner
Participation in the arts was always important to me growing up. A strong arts program in high school influenced my decision to pursue a degree in the arts. I chose the arts program at Bowling Green State University in northwest Ohio where I discovered and fell in love with metals. I was introduced to many artists, including Michael Boyd, who became an inspiration for me.
Upon graduation I apprenticed for Michael Boyd at his studio in Colorado. That experience turned into an eight year adventure that continues today. It was with Michael that I learned to work with and manipulate stone, adding a new element to my love of jewelry design.
Since being in Colorado I have started my own business, Ryan Gardner Designs. I now showcase my work in galleries across the country. I love working with combining stone and metal in new ways creating works of art for people to enjoy in their daily lives.
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