Mode of Study

Evening

Start Date

3rd Sep 2025, 12 weeks

Day(s):

Wednesday

Time:

18:00 - 21:00

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Location

City Campus

Cost

£ 309

Overview

This course is ideal for individuals looking to develop jewellery-making skills for future career opportunities, self-employment, or those interested in changing careers or re-entering the workforce. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this course will build your confidence and enhance your communication and practical skills.

You will learn essential jewellery-making techniques, including sawing, soldering, hammering, roll printing, doming, forming, findings, finishing, and simple stone setting. The skills you gain will be highly transferable, whether you're considering starting your own business or pursuing further qualifications.

Successful completion of this course, along with a positive reference from your lecturer, can support your progression to our NQ Introduction to Jewellery full-time day course or the HND Jewellery programme. This is a great starting point for anyone looking to develop professional skills and explore a career in jewellery or related creative industries.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

• No experience required.

What you study

• Sawing.
• Soldering.
• Texturing metal, including hammering and roll printing.
• Doming and forming metal.
• Jewellery findings.
• Finishes, including polishing.
• Simple stone setting.
• Jewellery information on tools, materials and where to purchase them.

After the course

Careers

After completing this course, you may wish to proceed to the intermediate jewellery making.

Teaching

How the course is taught

Additional Information

Materials