Mode of Study

Evening

Start Date

2nd Sep 2026, 15 weeks

Day(s):

Wednesday

Time:

18:00 - 21:00

Location

City Campus

Cost

£ 343

Overview

This course is designed for individuals with some jewellery-making experience looking to refine their skills and techniques to enhance career opportunities, self-employment, or further study. It provides an excellent opportunity for those looking to upskill or re-enter the workforce in a creative industry.

The first few weeks focus on essential technical aspects, including health and safety practices.

From weeks 2-8, the following techniques will be demonstrated:

• Tapered ring shank construction, soldering, polishing, and finishing.
• Split twist shank for solitaire or double stone rings.
• Stone setting for a round stone with a 6-prong rex setting.
• Stone setting for a pear-shaped stone (pendant).
• Enamelling.
• Keum-boo.
• Etching.

The final weeks are reserved for individual one-to-one tutorials to support the development of your unique designs and skills.

Successful completion of this course, along with a positive reference from your lecturer, can support your progression to our HND Jewellery programme or other higher-level qualifications. This course offers a valuable pathway for those looking to further their expertise and access professional jewellery-making opportunities.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

• You will need some knowledge of basic jewellery making.

Additional Information

Materials