Experimental Setting

About the course

This course will give you the possibility to explore and experiment with different setting techniques and to use them in new and unconventional ways.

The course will focus on different projects:

• Trapping stones in liquid metal

• Using uncommon materials for jewellery making and setting

• Setting found objects and small valuable treasures

You will be encouraged to think outside the box and look for various ways to set stones and objects. Experimentation and the creative journey is as important as the final outcome.

Who is the course for?

Jewellers, artists, craft practitioners and students who are looking to explore new approaches to jewellery-making, who want to get the chance to experiment and broaden their creative working practices. Basic jewellery-making skills are essential.

Who will be teaching?

K2 founders and course leaders Kelvin J Birk and Katrin Spranger are professional jewellers with years of teaching experience. Meet the tutors here.