Jewellery - Level 1 Award in Creative Craft

About this course

Participants learn jewellery-making methods through demonstrations, practical tasks, presentations, discussions and formal feedback. Techniques include cutting, drilling, soldering, joining metal and casting, alongside an introduction to specialist materials, tools and equipment. The course combines research into historical and contemporary jewellery artists with the development of an individual project. Participants plan, produce and review a finished jewellery piece, documenting their design process and technical development in written, photographic, digital and non-digital formats. Progress is supported through tutorials, group discussions, targeted tasks and formal assessment.

What you'll learn

• Apply cutting, drilling, soldering, metal-joining and casting techniques
• Develop jewellery designs informed by research into historical and contemporary practitioners
• Plan and produce a finished personal jewellery project
• Document and review the development of skills, techniques and design decisions
• Follow health and safety procedures when working in the jewellery workshop

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for beginners and learners with some creative craft experience who want an introduction to jewellery making. No previous jewellery-making experience is required, although an Entry Level qualification or experience with art and craft materials would be useful. Literacy and numeracy at an appropriate level are required. Participation includes individual project work, group discussions and feedback.

• Some additional tasks may be set for completion at home
• Research visits to exhibitions, museums, libraries and online resources are recommended
• Literacy, numeracy, ESOL and learning support are available

Before you go

• Base metals and soldering materials are supplied.
• Participants need to provide their own sketchbook.
• Additional specialised materials may need to be purchased if required beyond what is available in the workshop.
• Bringing an apron is useful because some processes are messy.
• Additional tasks may be set outside class.
• Support is available for literacy, numeracy, speakers of other languages, and learners with learning difficulties or disabilities.