Jewellery: advanced casting and stone setting

About this course

Participants develop self-directed jewellery projects while refining metalwork processes and exploring materials, textures, surfaces and finishes. Where appropriate, the course may include advanced techniques such as furnace casting, alongside consideration of how jewellery relates to the body. Teaching combines demonstrations, practical making, group discussion, peer learning, individual tutorials, handouts, slideshows and video resources. Learners work at their own pace, receiving verbal and written feedback while reviewing their aims, decisions and developing body of work.

What you'll learn

• Refine jewellery-making and metalwork processes across a range of techniques
• Develop independent project ideas informed by research and reference sources
• Experiment with materials, textures, surfaces and finishes in jewellery work
• Evaluate creative processes and reflect critically on developing work
• Explore advanced casting techniques using a furnace where appropriate

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for advanced jewellery makers with at least three years’ experience who want to develop a more independent and personal practice. Participation involves self-directed projects, practical studio work, peer discussion and regular individual guidance.

• Work is developed at an individual pace through personal projects
• The shared studio cannot accommodate large-scale or mass production
• There is no formal assessment
• There is no expectation to complete work outside class

Before you go

• Basic materials, including sheet metal and wire, are included.
• Additional metals can be purchased on site using a card.
• Precious metals and gemstones are not provided.
• A range of studio tools and equipment is available for course work.
• There is no formal homework, although learners may choose to continue projects independently.
• Learners are expected to follow studio health and safety procedures and keep shared work areas and equipment clean and tidy.
• The course may be repeated for a further term to continue developing skills or explore advanced techniques.