Jewellery and Silversmithing (Part Time) Courses
For more substantial courses please look under Glass, Jewellery and Pottery.
The Jewellery section offers a variety of programmes; whether you are new to the subject or planning to set up your own business as a jewellery designer, we have a course to suit you.
Our team of lecturers are all professional jewellers as well as experienced, qualified tutors who have expertise in a wide variety of techniques. The section has close links with industry and students will have the opportunity to meet with suppliers of tools and materials as well as professionals in the trade.
You will be taught in our well equipped, large and airy workshop with excellent light.
A limited stock of non-precious metals and basic tools can be purchased in the workshop. Working in precious metals and semi precious stones is optional but if the student chooses to do so, these must be supplied by the individual. This will require some time spent outside course hours.
There will be an additional studio fee (proportionate to the hours you attend) to cover the cost of shared materials.
Jewellery and Silversmithing (Part Time) Courses starting soon:
- Jewellery for Beginners- BTEC Award Level 1 ( 11JFJ034-04 )
Courses and Fees
Jewellery for Beginners- BTEC Award Level 1 ( 11JFJ034 )
Level 1
Qualification
This is a hands on, practical, bench based course in jewellery making for beginners. You will be given projects that will introduce you to design skills whilst covering fundamental metal working skills such as: piercing, soldering, filing and polishing, culminating in a piece of finished metal jewellery. You will learn techniques using copper with the option of working in silver. A perfect start for anyone wishing to progress to a more advanced course in January.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 11JFJ034-02 Wornington Centre 10 Jan 12 20 Tues 18:00-21:00 M Koizumi - Concs: £50
- Full Fees: £269
- Non-EU: £630
11JFJ034-03 Wornington Centre 10 Jan 12 20 Tues 10:00-13:00 M Koizumi - Concs: £50
- Full Fees: £269
- Non-EU: £630
11JFJ034-04 Wornington Centre 20 Apr 12 10 Fri 10:00-16:00 K Birk - Concs: £50
- Full Fees: £229
- Non-EU: £525
Jewellery Level 2 Certificate ( 11JFJ041 )
Level 2
Qualification
Extend your skills or begin a practical, bench based course in jewellery making. You will be given projects that will develop your design ideas whilst embedding or extending fundamental metal working skills such as: piercing, soldering, filing and polishing, culminating in finished metal jewellery. You will learn techniques using copper with the option of working in silver. Beginners are welcome as are those who started on the introduction course in September. Successful completion of the course is awarded with a BTEC certificate and can lead to study at level 3.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 11JFJ041-01 Wornington Centre 13 Jan 12 18 Fri 10:00-16:00 K Birk - Concs: £50
- Full Fees: £386
- Non-EU: £945
Jewellery and Silversmithing- Advanced Workshop ( 11JAJ013 )
Suitable for those with substantial previous experience in Jewellery and Silversmithing who want to learn more skills and develop an individual signature. You will initiate your own projects and develop skills in a selected area with tutor guidance and support.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 11JAJ013-02 Wornington Centre 13 Jan 12 10 Fri 10:00-16:00 K Birk - AE Concs: £86
- AE Full Fees: £300
- Non-EU: £525
Jewellery and Silversmithing - Building Skills For The Advanced Jeweller ( 11JAJ014 )
This course will be offered exclusively to those with considerable previous experience in jewellery making. The programme will be led and taught by the Head of Jewellery with members of the team visiting to deliver specialist skills. The course aims to give the advanced jewellery designer a dynamic and challenging experience which will encourage the development of an individual signature style as well as advancing technical skills at a rapid pace.
Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer 11JAJ014-01 Wornington Centre 09 Jan 12 10 Mon 18:30-21:00 J Macdonald - Full Fees: £185
- Non-EU: £263
