Beginners 6 Week Jewellery Course

Beginners Jewellery Making @ The Old Dairy

Introduction to jewellery making with simple guided projects. Learn the basic skills like sawing, texturing and soldering.

Course overview

In this 6 week jewellery making course, you will learn simple and practical techniques, making it the ideal first step for those who want to try making jewellery in silver, copper and brass. You will develop confidence and skills to create jewellery using hand tools that are easily accessible and be introduced to workshop tools.

During the course you will make silver, copper and brass jewellery with skills such as sawing, filing, soldering, surface decoration and finishing. You will make your own pendant, ring, bracelet and earrings in silver that have scope for adding your own designs within their surface decoration. You will be surprised how much can be achieved with the use of simple techniques and overcome any nervousness of using the workshop equipment.

All tools and materials with the exception of the Final Project will be provided. There will be guidance and discussion prior to your final project to purchase the required materials and basic tool kits can be purchased prior to the start date or throughout the course.

Each session is 2.5 hours during which there will be a constant flow of tea or coffee and cake!

Who this course is for

This course is suitable for anyone, aged 18 and older, interested in developing jewellery making skills, regardless of prior experience. Beginners are welcome, as are those looking to expand existing knowledge or gain confidence.

Topics covered

• Material piercing

• Filing

• Soldering process

• Simple fittings

• Simple finishes
  
  

Materials to bring

• Sketchbook

• Pencils

• Eraser

• Sensible footwear (no 'open toe' sandals)

• Hair band (if you have long hair)

• Glasses if you need them for close work / reading

Course Dates: Choose from the Saturday Course or Thursday Course

Saturdays 10:00 - 12:30

June 6th 

June 13th

June 20th

July 4th

July 11th

July 18th

Thursdays 5:00 - 7:30

June 4th

June 11th

June 18th

July 2nd

July 9th

July 16th

There will be an opportunity to catch up any missed sessions on the following dates:

Saturdays 10:00 - 12:30

July 25th

August 1st

Thursdays 5:00 - 7:30

July 23rd

July 30th