Jewellery Rendering: Metal & Gemstones

About this course

Participants develop jewellery-rendering techniques using gouache on grey paper, working from prepared templates and visual references. Demonstrations introduce layered colour application, light, shadow and reflection, followed by focused exercises on white, yellow and rose gold, as well as faceted and cabochon gemstones. The course also covers constructing clear, presentation-ready jewellery illustrations. Teaching combines live demonstration, guided practice and individual feedback in a small-group setting.

What you'll learn

• Apply layered gouache techniques on grey paper
• Render faceted and cabochon gemstones
• Depict white, yellow and rose gold surfaces
• Use light, shadow and reflection to describe materials
• Construct clear jewellery illustrations for presentation

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for learners with a basic understanding of jewellery making or design who want to develop their visual rendering skills. It may suit makers, designers and people working in the jewellery trade. Participation combines demonstrations, individual practical work and feedback within a small group.

• Limited prior experience is required, but a basic understanding of jewellery making or design is expected.
• Particularly relevant to makers, designers and people working in the jewellery trade.

Before you go

• Bring a notebook and pen for note-taking.
• Printed templates and visual references are provided.
• Brushes, gouache colours and other equipment needed for the renders are provided.
• Guidance on materials and resources for continuing practice is included.