Adults Courses

Jewellery Design & Techniques

Mon 26 Jul 2021 — Mon 20 Sep 2021

Nicole Lance begint

In this extended class, learn how to create shapes, forms and different dimensions with metal. Solder, file and texture surfaces to explore the construction of contemporary jewellery.

Jewellery Trade Skills & Techniques

Tue 27 Jul 2021 — Tue 21 Sep 2021

Max Butcher intadv

Designed for those with some experience, students will develop fundamental jewellery techniques with a focus on setting stones. Learn how to set and finish stones under the expert guidance of master jeweller Max Butcher.

Make Contemporary Jewellery Using Traditional Techniques

Wed 28 Jul 2021 — Wed 22 Sep 2021

Kate Sale begint

Learn traditional jewellery making techniques with a twist to create your own contemporary piece of jewellery. Students will be encouraged to steep outside the box and push traditional ideals of jewellery but still make quality pieces, and be shown alternate ways to create a design. This course will also cover the techniques of jewellery making, and how to use the equipment in the jewellery studio safely and competently.

Claire Townsend begintadv

Enamelling

Thu 29 Jul 2021 — Thu 23 Sep 2021

Create your own exquisite enamelled jewellery using the distinctive technique of cloisonné, a style which uses metallic wires and foils to achieve intricate leadlight patterns and designs.

Claire Townsend begintadv

Silver Jewellery

Thu 29 Jul 2021 — Thu 23 Sep 2021

Combine silver with a range of alternative materials to make unique pieces of jewellery. Learn how to join a variety of materials such as wood, fabric, perspex and paper. Techniques covered include riveting, stitching and making screws..

Jewellery Skills for Beginners

Fri 30 Jul 2021 — Fri 24 Sep 2021

Max Butcher beg

Be guided through jewellery making skills such as melting and pouring metal, using rolling mills, sawinf, piercing and pendant drill techniques, soldering and polishing. Using your new skill set, develop and create your own pieces of jewellery under the guidance of experienced jeweller Max Butcher.

Stacker Rings

Sat 31 Jul 2021

Nicole Lance begint

Make a set of beautiful stacker rings using copper, silver and brass in this one day workshop. Learn some fundamental jewellery-making skills and explore how to design your rings using texture, shape and size to create your own unique set that can be worn together in a stack or on their own.

Intro to Enamelling in a Day

Sun 01 Aug 2021

Claire Townsend begint

Explore the distinctive technique of cloisonné, a style of enamelling using silver wire and gold and silver foils. Coloured glass is applied to metal, the foils used to create beautiful designs and features. Create your own small pendant or earrings using this ancient technique.

Contemporary Silver Jewellery

Sat 07 Aug 2021 — Sat 11 Sep 2021

Nicole Lance begint

Learn the foundations of jewellery making including soldering, sawing, filing, riveting and creating textured surfaces in metal. Design and construct your own contemporary bracelets, rings, earrings or pendants in silver.