Silver Jewellery (6 Weeks) Tues PM

About this course

The course introduces core jewellery-making techniques including piercing, filing, drilling, texturing, annealing, forming, soldering and polishing. Learning is structured around tutor demonstrations, handouts and individual practice, with guidance provided both to the group and to individual learners. Learners with previous experience can use individual projects to extend their existing knowledge and skills while exploring new techniques.

What you'll learn

• Perform basic jewellery-making processes such as piercing, filing and drilling.
• Apply texturing, annealing and forming techniques to jewellery work.
• Use soldering and polishing techniques in jewellery making.
• Develop existing skills through individual jewellery projects.
• Explore new techniques appropriate to an existing level of experience.

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for learners at all levels. Beginners can work through foundational jewellery-making techniques, while those with previous experience can develop existing skills through individual projects. Teaching combines group guidance with individual tutor support.

• Suitable for learners working at different levels within the same group.
• Experienced learners can extend their skills through self-directed project work.

Before you go

• All tools and equipment needed for jewellery making are supplied.
• Materials for the first session are provided; learners need to supply their own metal and sundries such as saw blades for later sessions.
• The tutor will advise during the first session on what materials and sundries are needed and where to obtain them.
• A sketchbook is encouraged for notes, handouts, images and designs.
• Closed shoes must be worn for health and safety reasons.