Jewellery Making - Beginners
Design, Creative Industries
Mode of Study
Evening
Start Date
27th Jan 2027, 12 weeks
Location
City Campus
Cost
ยฃ 321
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
The different techniques are taught over the 10 weeks starting with the most basic and finishing with the more advanced.
Additional Information
Materials
A materials fee of ยฃ20 is included in the course fee; it covers a limited supply of non-precious metals and materials. You will also receive information on tools, material and where to purchase them.
Alternative Dates and Times
| Days(s) | Time | Dates | Duration | Duration | Course |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00 - 21:00 | 1st Sep 2026 - 24th Nov 2026 | 12 weeks | 12 weeks | View ยป |
| Wednesday | 18:00 - 21:00 | 2nd Sep 2026 - 25th Nov 2026 | 12 weeks | 12 weeks | View ยป |
| Tuesday | 18:00 - 21:00 | 26th Jan 2027 - 27th Apr 2027 | 12 weeks | 12 weeks | View ยป |
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Mode of Study:
Evening
Evening and Weekends
Evening
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Start Date:
27th Jan 2027, 12 weeks
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Day(s):
Wednesday
Time:18:00 - 21:00
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Location:
City Campus
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Cost:
ยฃ 321