February 2nd: Clusterfu#k Ring with Baleigh Acebo
February 2nd: Clusterfu#k Ring with Baleigh Acebo
In this class we will build a three stone cluster ring! We will start by making tapered bezels for round, faceted stones using tubing and bezel forming blocks, practice cutting seats for faceted stones, and then prep & assemble the cluster so that students are able to easily set the three tightly spaced bezels into a modern ring.
When: February 2nd, 2026: 9am-5pm with 1 hour lunch break
Where: Potter USA, 1949 E Eastland St, Tucson, AZ 85719
Potter USA is equipped with the essentials like benches, soldering equipment, hammers, bench pins, etc. Bringing your own, favorite hand tools for specific classes is encouraged but not required. See project specific tool list below: if you have the items on the list, it’s handy to have your own but the instructors will have multiples for you to borrow as well.
Materials Kit: $130-190 depending on stones chosen
Flat silver stock
3 gemstones: 5,4, 3.5mm
Hard & medium silver solder
3 sizes of silver tubing
3 setting burs
knife edge pumice wheel
Project Tool List:
Saw frame & blades
ring mandrel
your favorite rotary abrasives
chasing hammer
needle files
Half round hand file
sanding sticks
Round nose pliers
Round bezel block and punch NOT REQUIRED, INSTRUCTOR WILL BRING MULTIPLES
The Fine Print: Workshop registration fees are refundable through January 1st, 2026. Please reach out directly to Baleigh at baleigh@acebojewelry.com to cancel and request a refund. Refunds after January 1st will be issued if your spot can be filled on a case by case basis.
Emerging Artist Scholarship Application: for metalsmiths 25 years of age or under
In an effort to make it easier for younger artists to improve their craft, accepted applicants will receive free registration for one class and a free materials kit. (If you are 25 or under at time of application you’re good to go!)