Jewellery Course – Introduction to Jewellery
Description
This 5 week beginners jewellery course, led by Sharon Justice, will introduce the workshop equipment, how to use it and lay a foundation of basic knowledge and skills in metal work What can you learn? Students will learn how to measure, saw, shape, texture, solder, file, clean and polish. What can you make? Students will make a simple band ring, plain or textured, as well as either a simple pendant or a pair of earrings which involve wire and links. What tools/equipment can you use? Metal jewellery making requires use of open flame, either from our specially fitted mouthblown torches or from handheld gas canisters. Students will be shown how to use basic hand tools including saws, pliers, files, hammers, as well as soldering equipment and mechanical polishers. What is the course structure? The first 2-3 weeks of the course will be used to make a band ring with demonstrations on how to use the equipment and the skills required. We will then spend time using wire to complete some links and findings (ear wires, links) which will be used to complete a second project, again demonstrations will be given. If booking a second block a ring with a simple setting will consolidate the techniques learned while adding the skill to set a cabochon stone. A second project that is student designed will also include a stone. Again, demonstrations and support will be given to complete these pieces What is the recommended level of experience? This course is ideal for those with no experience or who have maybe completed a short- one day course or have made in the past and feel they want to refresh their skills. What others have said about our Jewellery courses: “Have really enjoyed my time at Making Space, it’s a supportive and inclusive community” “We had an excellent instructor” “Just thankyou 🙂 lovely people in a lovely creative space …. it was a pleasure to experience :)” “A lovely environment to learn in, v supportive and has allowed me to gain in confidence”
What's included in the price?
The beginning of the 5-week introductory course will provide an introductory pack which will include enough silver to complete a ring and one other small item of jewellery as well as saw blades, solder, and abrasives. If booking a second five weeks bezel wire, small findings, solder, saw blades, and other consumables will be available. Larger amounts of silver will need to be purchased by the student.
Duration
5 weeks
Cancellation policy
Non-refundable - Refunds are not available
Maker
Suitable for
- Adults
- Advanced/pro level
- Suitable for beginners
- Intermediate level
FAQs
If you are visiting us for the first time, directions to Making Space can be found here. If you use What 3 Words, the address for Making Space is ///shop.melon.rail.
Weekdays Daytimes:
Parking is available at the Pay and Display car park at the end of Bishopstoke Road. For the car park the entrance is ///narrow.cross.shed.
Weekends and after 6pm weekdays
Parking is available to the rear of Making Space. For the car park the entrance is ///combining.copies.dips
Disabled Parking
There are two disabled parking bays a few yards from Making Space at ///caring.family.dots
As Making Space is a charity we are unable to run activity at a loss. All of our courses must meet a minimum number in order to run. If one person drops out this can lead to the course being cancelled for everyone! If you change your mind or cannot attend, we will try to resell your place and if we are able to do so we will offer you a full refund. Refunds are also offered if we take a decision to cancel a course or workshop.
We are also happy to transfer your booking to an alternative course or the same course at a later date.
