Jewellery Making - Intermediate
Design, Creative Industries
Mode of Study
Evening
Start Date
4th Sep 2024, 15 weeks
Location
City Campus
Cost
£ 320
Overview
The first few weeks focus on basic technical aspects of the course including health and safety. You will be shown how to reduce the diameter of wire on a drawing bench, use of hand and electric rolling mills and how to clean and polish using the correct equipment. From weeks 2-8 the following will be demonstrated:
2. Tapered ring shank construction, soldering, polishing and finishing.
3. Split twist shank for solitaire or double stone ring.
4. Stone setting for round stone, 6 prong rex setting.
5. Stone setting pear-shaped stone, pendant.
6. Enameling.
7. Keum-boo.
8. Etching.
The remaining weeks are for individual one-to-one tutorials
Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements
- You will need some knowledge of basic jewellery making.
Additional Information
Materials
All classes take place in a well-equipped jewellery workshop, however having a selection of your favorite hand tools including pliers set, needle files set cut “0”, dividers, calipers, jewelers eyeglass x 3.5 magnification, dust mask, jewelers apron will improve your experience.
The College provides a small amount of non-precious materials and consumables. The College does not provide precious stones or metals for personal projects, which should be purchased as required by individual students.
Alternative Dates and Times
| Days(s) | Time | Dates | Duration | Duration | Course |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 18:00 - 21:00 | 29th Jan 2025 - 22nd May 2025 | 15 weeks | 15 weeks | View » |
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Mode of Study:
Evening
Evening and Weekends
Evening
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Start Date:
4th Sep 2024, 15 weeks
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Location:
City Campus
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Cost:
£ 320