Jewellery: Beginners and Intermediate, Thursday Evening

About this course

Beginners work through introductory projects that familiarise them with commonly used jewellery tools, materials and processes. Learners with previous experience develop personal projects and explore a new specialist technique each term. Teaching combines tutor demonstrations, presentations, group discussions and individual guidance. Participants work at their own pace, setting learning goals with the tutor and receiving technical and critical advice suited to their needs.

What you'll learn

• Apply new jewellery-making techniques within a technical project
• Use metals and other materials to produce finished jewellery pieces
• Select suitable tools, materials and processes for a jewellery-making task
• Follow health and safety guidance when working in a shared workshop

Is this course right for you?

The course welcomes complete beginners as well as learners at other standards. Beginners follow introductory projects, while those with previous experience can extend their techniques and pursue individual work. Participation involves using jewellery equipment and machinery, so a moderate level of fitness is required.

• Suitable for learners with no previous jewellery-making or metalwork experience
• Learners with previous experience can develop personal projects and specialist techniques
• Some workshop equipment and machinery require a moderate level of fitness
• Chemicals used in the studio may require precautions during pregnancy

Before you go

• Students are expected to buy materials for their projects, such as silver, silver solder and saw blades; a materials and suppliers list is provided during the first lesson.
• The college provides the tools needed for the course and basic materials in reasonable quantities.
• A notebook for technical notes and design ideas is strongly recommended.
• New students with previous experience should bring an example of their work.
• The studio has lift access. Students who are pregnant should inform the tutor because some chemicals may be harmful during pregnancy.
• The course requires a moderate level of fitness to use some jewellery equipment and machinery.