Silver II: Setting Unusual Shaped Stones - Marji Ferrell
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SILVER II: SETTING UNUSUAL SHAPED STONES
INSTRUCTOR: MARJI FERRELL
Margi will challenge you to expand your stone setting skills by learning to design, fabricate and set large or unusually shaped stones. We will explore techniques such as bezel sculpting, tab setting, basket setting and fabricated prong setting. Students should have good fabrication skills. You are invited to bring your own tools, stones, and silver; these items will also be available from the instructor. An OptiVISOR and closed-toe shoes are a must. The class fee includes a stone for the first project and consumable materials such as solder, chemicals, saw blades, etc. Please bring your enthusiasm and join us for a fun filled week of jewelry making.
Class Fee: $100
Est Materials Fee: $100-200
Prerequisites: Silver I & II Classes
Marji Ferrell
Marji began artistic life as an art major in college but decided that being a “starving artist” was not such a good idea, so she returned to college and became a nurse. She never gave up on her love of art, however, and began taking stained glass lessons in the 1970s. Shortly after, she started taking jewelry lessons and was hooked. After moving to Florida, Marji opened a stained-glass studio in Sarasota and in her spare time continued taking jewelry classes. In 2003, Marji and her husband relocated to Murphy, NC—just miles from William Holland. Now retired, Marji devotes herself to the design and fabrication of custom jewelry and passing along her knowledge to others.