This course includes a beginners programme to introduce key techniques, while students with some previous experience will be encouraged to develop their ideas and extend their skills with further jewellery making techniques.
Courses
Jewellery: Beginners and Intermediate, Monday Afternoon
When & Where
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6 January 2025 - 31 March 2025 ( 36 hours, 12 weeks )
- Afternoon, Monday
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View course timetable
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Waterloo Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Yes
- Course Code W24JWYD04F
- Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
What you will learn
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Follow a technical project, using new techniques to develop your skill level
- Work confidently with metals and/or other materials to produce finished pieces of jewellery
- to identify the correct tools, materials and processes needed to complete the job in hand
- Work confidently within a shared workshop, applying Health and Safety guidelines
Cost
Full fee
£400
Concession fee
£300
Class format and activities
This is a practical class and you will be learning to make pieces of jewellery to develop, or build on your skills. You will learn to work confidently with metals and other materials. As a beginner, you will start with a series of basic, practical projects designed to encourage the familiarity with the tools, materials and processes most frequently used in the workshop. As a returning or intermediate student, you will be set a new design project each term, usually related to a specialist technique, as well as pursuing your own personal projects. You will learn through group demonstrations and individual, one-to-one help and guidance, with technical and critical advice depending on your needs. The tutor will give demonstrations, presentations and lead group discussions around technical and creative subjects. You will work at your own pace, negotiating individual learning goals with your tutor, and record and assess these on Learning Statements.
Entry requirements
The course is suitable for complete beginners who have no previous experience of jewellery making or metalwork, and intermediate level learners who want to gain further confidence in jewellery making techniques.
What you need to know before you enrol
The jewellery studio is on the 3rd floor of the main building, there is lift access. You need a moderate level of fitness to be able to use jewellery equipment. Please let the tutor know if you are pregnant and they will advise you as to necessary precautions.
What you need
The college provides all of the tools necessary to take part in the course and basic materials in reasonable quantities, such as base metals, paper, acrylic etc. Students will be expected to buy some materials for their projects (e.g. silver, saw blades). A comprehensive list of these and suppliers will be provided during the first lesson. Please wear sensible shoes and bring an apron. A note book, pen and pencil for technical notes and design ideas is strongly recommended. New students with previous experience should bring an example of their work.
What you can do next
This is an open-ended course where different techniques are covered each term and you are encouraged to continue with the same tutor in order to develop your jewellery making skills and individual style. Experience gained on the course will be beneficial if you are interested in applying for higher education courses in the visual/applied arts or a qualification in Jewellery Design such as an NVQ, HND or BA. Experience and enthusiasm could lead to the student setting up their own workshop as a designer/maker.
