Intro to Stone Setting with the Microscope with Enrico Spillare
September 27-Oct 4, 2026 $4300
What to Expect
In this introduction to stone setting and engraving workshop, you’ll spend a week learning from top Italian master engraver and stone setter Enrico Spillare (spillare_jewels on Instagram). Introducing you to the workings of the GRS microscope and Gravesmith, you’ll learn the basics of sharpening the gravers and then move on to set round and oval stones in prong and bezel settings as well as learning basic pavè setting using gravers and burs to cut your seats for the small round stones. All tools and equipment needed for this workshop is provided for you.
Students need to posess solid knowledge of sawing, filing, and soldering skills.
❋ Level: IntermediateJoin a small group (six!) of jewelry makers to learn this traditional technique in one of Italy’s most important jewelry hubs and a sweet little town on it’s own.
❋ Collaborative EnergyLed by Monica Cardone of Ciao Monica, a metalsmith herself, makes sure your time during the week is fun, smooth, and keep things moving with purpose.
❋ Expert Facilitation
Enrico Spillare
Expert stone setter and engraver for top jewelry brands, Enrico started out as an apprentice and now has his own stone setting/engraving manufacturing company. He is a sought after jewelry instructor who travels to teach at other locations around the world. See more of his work on Instagram @spillare_jewels
What’s Included?
7 nights Accommodations
We’ll be staying at the lovely Palazzo Scamozzi. This hotel is located within the prestigious palace Braghetta Pagello, built in 1780. It takes its name from architect Ottavio Bertotti Scamozzi and is situated just a few steps from Piazza dei Signori which is the heart of the city. Comfy, clean, and friendly service.
The building has remained unchanged over the time and after a very careful two-year-long renovation work the designers have carefully curated the furniture which creates an harmony between ancient charm and modern design.
A charming breakfast room is available everyday of our week where we will feast on a full breakfast offering.
Private Wine Tour and Tasting
After all of our hard work in the studio, this day we venture off to the tiny town of Gambellara to taste the famous wines made from the Garganega grape.
Visit the Jewelry Museum
Visit Italy’s first jewelry museum and one of the only ones worldwide dedicated exclusively to jewelry. The exhibition features jewelry from antiquity to contemporary.
Day in Venice
After all that work of goldsmithing, we explore Venice with a visit to San Marco Basilica, where you’ll get a peek into the true culture of Venice. Lunch and leisurely stroll through Venice with a sneaky aperitivo along the way.