Learn Gemstone Setting this September
- Chris & Lee Minturn
- Aug 16
- 3 min read
Join us in our West Auckland studio, with Master Goldsmith Peter Keep. Each gemstone setting workshop is designed to support both technical confidence & creative growth at the bench.
Each 2 day workshop is $780 per person and is held from 9.30am to 5pm.
Gem Setting Tool Information
If you already have the tools listed, we recommend you bring these with you in good working condition & sharpened prior to the workshop.
You will be able to share what we have in the workshop already, however there may potentially be time lost waiting for your turn.
We have 4 dremel electric engravers for use in class. (Hammer setting tips will be available for purchase from Peter on the day).
Sawblades are available from the Jewellers Collective at $6.00/bundle.
If you are unable to source HSS (High Speed Steel) - Peter will have some square gravers prepared & available for purchase.
Please note: Some tools are the same in all 3 workshops. You don’t need to buy multiples, unless you would like spares incase you break yours.
We have a limited supply of tools that can be borrowed on the day of your class; however, these tools must always remain at our workshop.
Gem Setting Tools List
Your workshop fees includes your setting pack of CZ’s and setting blanks.
You don't need an extra set for each class, (if the same tool is in all courses).
We do have some spares for sale, incase of breakage during class.
General Hand Tools Needed For All Workshops
Starett dividers or similar
Tweezers
Pin vice – scribe
Handheld ring clamp
Needle files - assorted
Chain nose pliers
Scalpel & straight blade
Additional tools for the Intermediate
Jewellers saw frame
4/0 & 5/0 sawblades
Additional Tools for the Advanced
Set of Beading tools
EZE-LAP Diamond plate in Fine 600 grit
6-inch Steel rule
Both Regal Castings and G&A Warburtons have the tools list as well, so they should be able to assist you with any tool query. So that you have time to get any extra tools you need for your class, we have attached a tool reference for you. If you have no luck with these tool suppliers, please get in touch as Chris may be able to guide you in finding what you need.
Tools Available For Use At The Jewellers Collective
If you have booked in for the courses, here are some things to be mindful about your session:
Please be respectful and plan your mornings to arrive 10 minutes before class starts at 9.30am, as your course is jam packed with content that we want you to get the most benefit from, we must start and finish on time.
If you are late we will be unable to disrupt the rest of class to catch you up, you may have to wait until Peter can assist you.
Your two-day course fee is $780 and is made up of a $720 tuition fee and a $60 compulsory setting pack fee. If you have partially paid your fees, can you please pay the balance on the first morning of your class, thank you so much.
If you're unwell or unable to attend, we are unable to offer make-up classes or transfers as Peter has been brought over especially for the gemstone setting classes.
As a gentle reminder please make sure you read our Terms of Trade, especially point No/.4 Health & Safety. Thank you.
Tools marked optional means that you will be able to share what we have already in the workshop, however please note: there is potentially time lost waiting for your turn.
We have 4 dremel electric engravers for use in class. (Special hammer setting tips will be available for purchase from Peter on the day).
Sawblades are available from the Jewellers Collective at $6.00/bundle.
We have some HSS Gravers, High Speed Steel available for purchase, please get in touch with Chris, if you are unable to source it.
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These classes are offered by the JewellersCollective+Minturn, in conjunction with
Peter Keep of Jewellery Training Solutions
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