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CEREMONIAL BINDING: The Art of Prong Setting

with Susan Lenart

Beginner
CEREMONIAL BINDING: The Art of Prong Setting: a finished piece from the class

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When and where

  1. Tuesday, Feb 2, 2027

    9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Times are MST, the event's local time.

At a glance

Skill level
Beginner. Beginner to Intermediate
Class type
Technique. Techniques-based and open for creativity!
Prerequisites
None listed
Total time
7 hours
Room
Announced closer to the event
Class size
15 students

Fees

Class fee
$220
Kit fee
None

TBD

About this class

Ceremonial Binding is an intuitive approach to prong setting in which wire, handmade prongs, scrap metal and cold connections become part of the visible structure of the jewelry.

Rather than hiding the mechanics, we allow them to become part of the design—crossing, wrapping, binding and holding stones, fragments and found objects in unexpected ways.

The result is raw, sculptural and highly personal jewelry that feels less constructed and more discovered.

Contact Susan Lenart

Included in the kit

  • Use of available tools, equipment, and supplies Susan has brought with her

Tools the instructor brings

Shared in class. You do not need to pack these.

  • Flex shaft and stand
  • Torches (air atmosphere)
  • Soldering bricks
  • Floor fire blanket for soldering area
  • Lighter/striker
  • Flux
  • Pickle pot
  • Water tub for washing, quenching, patina
  • Towels

What to bring

Your own tools and materials for the class.

  • Battery-operated or rechargeable work light
  • Noise protection (sometimes it gets loud in class!)
  • Optivisor or other magnification if required

Your instructor

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