Jewellery Making & Silverwork - Progressors / Advanced

Course Information

Learning Aim:Z0001855

General Information

If you’d like to have a go at making your own jewellery, have an interest in working in silver or want to expand your existing skills then this is the course for you. Jewellery-making sessions are friendly, supportive, professional and fun, enabling you to gain knowledge, skill and confidence in a relaxed atmosphere.

What will I learn on this course?

Beginners will learn basic jewellery making and silversmith techniques through a series of practical projects, including soldering, filing, forming, finishing and polishing. These projects involve the design and making of finished items of jewellery from day one. Intermediate and advanced students will have the opportunity to explore more advanced techniques and have the option to follow set projects or to work on their own designs.

This course will cover many topics including stone setting, etching, press forming, roller printing, forging, anticlastic raising and design.

This course involves the use of hand and mechanical equipment. You will be instructed how to use each piece of equipment safely by your tutor

Do I need any skills for this course?

Suitable for beginners and intermediate jewellers and other craft makers with competent making skills.

Additional information

Please bring a notebook and pen/pencil, and an apron (optional). Wear adequate footwear, please do not wear open toed shoes or sandals. Copper will be supplied for your first projects, but then you will need to buy your own precious metals such as silver and semi-precious stones etc. Your tutor will instruct you how to do this.

What are the progression opportunities at the end of this course?

Jewellery Making & Silverwork - Progressors / Advanced

Jewellery - Contemporary Jewellery - Progressors / Advanced

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