Instructor:  Julie Boudreaux

Date:            Saturday March 7, 2026                                            

Time:           10:00am - 3:00pm

Skill Level:  all levels

Age Limit:  15 and Over

Maximum Class Size:  4

​Class Fee:  $ 70.00

​Kit Fee:   Included in price of class

 

ABOUT YOUR TEACHER:

Julie began creating jewelry over fifteen years ago. She is talented, creative and qualified to teach just about anything: all types of metal and silversmithing, Precious Metal Clay (PMC), wire works, sheet metals, wire wrapping, fused glass, lampwork glass, wire and beading techniques. She has studied at the prestigious William Holland School of Lapidary Arts, at Rio Grande, and she is a certified PMC artisan. Her work can be seen at Gallery 782 in Biloxi, MS

 

NOTE: A Prong setting, also known as a claw setting, is a ring setting that has three or more metal tines, or prongs, that stick up and hold the stone in place. The prong will be soldered onto a piece of jewelry such as a ring or pendant to allow the mounting of the stone. This type of setting allows more light to enter the stone, increasing its brilliance.  

 

Class description:

Using cabochon as  your focal point, you will  create stunning four prong setting with a different backing to form the pendant . You will choose a cabochon from a variety of colors and shapes. Once you learn this process you will be able to prong odd shaped stones of any shape or size.

 

You will Learn:  

Design a pendant, bezel setting an unusual shaped stone, safety tip when using a flex shaft, design, what to use as your focal point, torch firing, solder, size of cabochon works best,  quenching, annealing, when to use hard, medium and easy solder, using flux, cleaning metal, sanding, filing,   s,  how to use a flex shaft,  

   

Skills Covered:  

Design,  secure stones in a bezel, safety tip, using a flex shaft, embellish using bezel, torch firing, solder, how to and when to pickle,   quenching, annealing, when to use hard, medium and easy solder, using flux, sanding and finishing techniques   

 

Kit to Include:   

Everything needed to complete this project.

 

Skill Level: 

No experience necessary

 

​Tools to Bring:

None ! Students will use studio tools.  

 

​What to Wear:

Comfortable cloths.  Latex gloves, apron, safety glasses and mask will be provided if needed.

 

What to Bring to Class:  

Nothing....Students will use studio tools  

 

Where:

SAS by Design Studio

6170 Larkwood Ln

Long Beach, MS 39560

 

Questions?:

Email:  sasbydesign@aol.com

Call:     228-864-9138

 

Please Note:

One seat per person per class.  Space is limited so please do not bring any guests or children with you to class.

Classes will start on time.

 

To Register:  Submit Payment

 

Cancellation Policy:

No refunds are provided if you cannot attend your scheduled class.  You may send someone in your place if you let us know to expect them.  We reserve the right to cancel a class at anytime.  If that happens, for any reason, you will receive a full refund.  In case of inclement weather, we will reschedule the class or give a full refund.