Traditional Jewellery Skills

Traditional Jewellery Skills  - £200  to include all materials and free studio session

Saturday 10am-5pm for 4 weeks from September 10th, 2011

Monday mornings 10am - 1pm for 8 weeks from September 12th, 2011

For those who are serious about metal clay and jewellery making this course is a 'must'.  It will take your PMC work to the next level and you will be able to combine conventional metal working tehniques with your metal clay skills.  For those who just wish to get a head start in conventional jewellery making and don't have the time to commit to a long term course, this is an intensive course that will cover metal working skills which could take up to a year to cover at college. 

During the course we will be teaching traditional metal working skills such as design, sawing, soldering, drilling, texturing, wire work, filing, doming, chain making, sanding, polishing and patination techniques for surface colour and texture. These skills will enhance the quality of your work and allow you to finish to a professional standard.  You do not need any previous knowledge of jewellery making skills to attend.

Tools and equipment will be available for students use and comprehensive notes on techniques covered will be provided. Using the skills that they have learnt, students will be encouraged to design and produce a piece of work using silver sheet and a semi precious stone. The cost of the course is £200. This includes consumables, such as saw blades, copper, solder , emery papers, 925 sterling silver and a semi-precious stone.  A free half day studio session is also included  in the cost.  This can be booked at the end of the course and used to complete projects or start new work.

At the end of the course, students will have an understanding of conventional jewellery making techniques and be confident in carrying out a number of technical processes including use of motorised machinery and equipment.  For those who wish to continue  jewellery making the studio is open every Monday morning and Wednesday for advice and full use of tools and equipment for just £10 per session.

To download a printable version of the full course programme Click Here