Try it out: jewellery making weekend

About this course

Participants make a pendant and a textured silver ring band while learning core jewellery-making processes. Demonstrations are given to the whole group and to individuals, with discussion and feedback included. The course introduces measuring, cutting and annealing metal, texturing with hammers and punches, heating, soldering, forming, filing, sanding and polishing, alongside safe working practices. The projects provide a structured way to apply these techniques to simple jewellery forms.

What you'll learn

• Measure for a ring and carry out simple jewellery-making calculations
• Cut and anneal metal safely
• Texture metal using hammers and punches
• Form, solder and finish a simple ring band
• File, sand and polish metal
• Explain basic jewellery-making and associated health and safety considerations

Is this course right for you?

The course is designed for complete beginners in jewellery-making and may also suit learners with some experience seeking a shorter introduction. Participants should be able to follow written and spoken instructions, demonstrations and safety information, use numbers for simple measurements and calculations, and take part in group discussions.

• Suitable for learners starting jewellery-making
• Requires participation in group discussions and feedback
• Involves simple measurements and calculations
• Sensible footwear is required for studio safety

Before you go

• General jewellery-making tools and equipment are provided.
• Copper and brass sheet and wire are available for use.
• Silver sufficient to make one ring is included.
• Participants need to bring a sketchbook or notebook.
• Sensible footwear must be worn; sandals, open shoes and small pumps are not permitted.