Jewellery Making With Plastic And Metal Short Course
A beginner-level course exploring contemporary jewellery techniques that combine plastic, cast resin and metal through practical making activities.
About this course
Participants investigate how different plastics can be incorporated into metal jewellery, comparing cast resin methods with the use of sheet materials. The course introduces basic jewellery-making techniques while providing technical guidance as learners develop their own ideas. It also considers experimental approaches used by studio jewellers and discusses how to source materials, including more sustainable plastic options.
What you'll learn
- Apply basic jewellery-making techniques
- Incorporate cast resin into silver using three different methods
- Compare cast resin techniques with the use of sheet materials
- Identify sources of plastic and consider more sustainable options
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for adults aged 18 and over who are interested in combining plastic and metal in jewellery. It is suitable for complete beginners as well as learners wishing to extend existing knowledge.
- No prior experience is required
- Suitable for learners developing beyond fundamental jewellery-making knowledge
Class teacher
Sarah King
Class teacher
Where this course runs
UAL
Creative short courses at University of the Arts London
20 jewellery making courses on Learn.LondonUpcoming classes
2 classes
Selected date
Thu 18 Feb 2027
18:30 – 21:00 • 5 weeks
£540
Central Saint Martins, King's Cross
Other available dates
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
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18 Feb 2027 Thursdays | 18:30 - 21:00 | Short course5 weeks | SarahKing | Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA | £540.00 | Book now |
15 Apr 2027 Thursdays | 18:30 - 21:00 | Short course5 weeks | SarahKing | Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA | £540.00 |
Thu 15 Apr, 18:30 - 21:00
5 weeks5 weeksThu 18:30£540SarahKingCentral Saint Martins
