Wirework Jewellery for Beginners and Improvers

About this course

Participants explore how coloured wire behaves and use it to make jewellery or decorative objects. The course covers wire forming and shaping, basic and more advanced weaving, bead setting, beading techniques, and the relationship between shape and form. Demonstrations and handouts introduce the techniques, while individual guidance, verbal feedback, group discussion, informal reviews and self-assessment support the making process. Simple projects are provided alongside opportunities to develop personal ideas.

What you'll learn

• Identify key properties and uses of coloured wire
• Apply basic and more advanced wire-weaving techniques
• Use beading and bead-setting techniques in jewellery projects
• Form and shape wire to create defined structures
• Develop designs for wire jewellery or decorative objects

Is this course right for you?

The course is designed for complete beginners as well as learners with some jewellery experience who want to extend their techniques. It combines individual making and advice with group discussion, reviews and self-assessment. The Beginner level indicates an introductory course, but the projects also include more advanced options.

• Suitable for learners starting jewellery making
• Also accommodates people with some existing jewellery experience
• Includes opportunities to develop individual project ideas

Before you go

• Basic coloured wire, beads and all equipment are provided.
• A notebook or sketchbook may be useful.
• There is no formal homework, although learners are encouraged to practise and develop ideas independently.