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In
jewellery making (Silversmithing) you will develop skills used by traditional
jewellers, such as filing, sawing, forming the metal, soldering etc. All the
primary traditional fine hand skills and techniques are covered, developing the
technical skills through a programme of practical workshops where bench
experience is gained.

We
use practical and simple instructions to explain the complex operation of
jewellery making in easy to follow steps. Our course is intended for people who
want to make a living from the craft,
or as a hobby.
It
sets out the traditional practices that have been used for centuries and are
still been used today by many craftsmen all over the
world.
This
course is also very suitable for people who have experience with other jewellery making
techniques such as
beading jewellery and want to extend their
skills in order to make more complex and unique designs.

The
course will give the student a fresh and continuous joy in producing
jewellery of a high quality. However you choose to explore the art of making
jewellery the important thing is to enjoy the process and the results.
Whatever your approach, jewellery encompasses so many different skills and
challenges, there is likely to be something for everyone. |