Jewellery Making Atelier Course

Students will learn new skills and techniques concurrently or per term as required, (depending on their skill level) with a concept explored at each stage. Please note that those who are newer to jewellery making will first master introductory jewellery techniques before progressing to more advanced techniques in future terms:

Jewellery techniques may include:

• The fundamentals of jewellery making.
• Soldering and metal forming.
• Skills for making multiples such as wax carving for casting and making models
• Use of the hydraulic press
• Married metals
• Making catches and fittings
• Other techniques depending on the student’s needs

The goal is to provide participants with appropriate knowledge and skills in order to

• Interpret design theory in a manner relevant for making jewellery
• Develop problem solving skills in a creative and innovative manner in relation to jewellery design and making
• Perform metal working techniques

Give participants skills for creative expression