Jewellery

About this course

The class develops advanced jewellery-making practice through instruction in shaping, forming, soldering and welding. Alongside technical work, participants consider how design decisions affect the appearance and wearability of completed pieces. The course accommodates work with a range of jewellery materials, including base metals, silver, gold, gems and other precious elements. Health and safety is an important part of the teaching, particularly when using acids, saw blades, specialist machinery and soldering or welding processes.

What you'll learn

• Apply advanced shaping and forming techniques in jewellery making
• Use soldering and welding processes in jewellery work
• Evaluate the design and wearability of finished pieces
• Work with greater awareness of safety when using acids, saw blades and specialist machinery

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for advanced makers looking to extend their jewellery-making practice beyond fundamental techniques. The provider notes that many participants work at a professional level, including selling their own pieces, so the class suits learners prepared for technically demanding studio work.

• Designed for learners developing highly advanced jewellery-making practice
• Suitable for participants comfortable working towards considered, wearable finished pieces
• The class includes detailed health and safety considerations for specialist processes

Before you go

• Participants purchase their own materials.
• Work takes place at specialist studio tables, with access to certain equipment.
• Health and safety considerations include the use of acids, saw blades, specialist machines and soldering or welding.