Adults Courses

Jewellery Design & Techniques Intensive

Mon 23 May 2022 — Mon 04 Jul 2022

Nicole Lance begint

In this intensive 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: Settings & Skills

Tue 24 May 2022 — Tue 28 Jun 2022

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.

Jewellery: Metal Casting (Night)

Tue 24 May 2022 — Tue 28 Jun 2022

Nicole Lance begint

Learn the art of lost wax casting, creating miniature sculptural works in metal. Cast small–scale forms in new or recycled metal using a simple vacuum method and learn how to make them into wearable treasures. This is a great class on its own or linked with one of FAC’s other jewellery courses.

Contemporary Jewellery (Mornings)

Wed 25 May 2022 — Wed 29 Jun 2022

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.

Jewellery: Sand Casting Techniques

Wed 25 May 2022 — Wed 29 Jun 2022

Kate Sale begint

Sand casting, or delft clay casting is an ancient technique that can be used to create unique jewellery pieces. Cast a design of your own or cast organic pieces in silver or other precious metals. Certain precious gem stones such as diamonds and sapphires can be cast in place when making.

Puzzle Inlay Workshop: Married Metals and Metal Inlay

Wed 25 May 2022 — Wed 29 Jun 2022

Alida Cappelletta intadv

This workshop is suitable for those students with some prior knowledge of jewellery making. Design and fabricate a wearable piece incorporating either married metal and or metal inlay techniques using different metals. Depending on time and skill level, students can also incorporate a hinged component in their final piece. Brooches, earring and or pendants are suitable for these techniques.

Claire Townsend begintadv

Silver Jewellery

Thu 26 May 2022 — Thu 30 Jun 2022

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.

Claire Townsend begintadv

Enamelling

Thu 26 May 2022 — Thu 30 Jun 2022

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.

Jewellery Skills for Beginners

Fri 27 May 2022 — Fri 01 Jul 2022

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.