Saturday jewellery: all levels

The basics of metal jewellery making are covered through demonstrations and simple projects. For all abilities, enabling those with some previous experience to extend their skills. Basic materials included.

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Key course information

Dates
02/06/12 - 07/07/12

Day(s)
Sat

Duration
6 weeks

Time
10:30 - 16:30

Fees
Full fee: £226
Senior fee: £152
Concession: £119

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VV838

Availability
Available
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visualarts@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2700

Course outline

What is the course about?

The basics of jewellery-making in metal are covered through demonstrations and simple projects. For all levels - beginners intermediate and advanced - enabling those with some previous experience to extend their skills.

What topics will we cover?

Beginners will learn basic jewellery making skills - piercing, filing, drilling, polishing, annealing and soldering.

Intermediate/ advanced learners will have the opportunity to work on individual projects and to practise, improve and perfect your basic skills. You will have one-to-one advice and demonstrations from the tutor when needed.

Please contact the visual arts department if you wish to know your tutor’s particular areas of expertise.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

Beginners
• Cut and form sheet metal and wire
• Anneal, texture and solder metal
• Experiment with materials and finishes
• Design and make a piece of work using skills you have learnt
• Be aware of, and work to, the health and safety guidelines.

Intermediate
• Set your goals with help from the tutor
• Sketch out your design ideas
• Use improved jewellery-making skills e.g. piercing, filing, drilling, polishing, annealing and soldering.
• Use a new skill
• Make a piece of jewellery to your own design.

Advanced
• Set your goals in discussion with the tutor
• Present a sketchbook full of ideas and apply these designs into finished pieces
• Achieve a high standard of design and craftsmanship
• Realise your designs by making use of challenging techniques (e.g. mount making, basic stone setting, wax carving, enamelling, chain making).

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

For all levels of ability; beginners, intermediate and advanced.

You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple measurements and calculations.

Please look at the rest of the course outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support in your English and Maths skills to help you to take part fully in this class.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Through demonstrations, handouts, practical activities, group discussions and individual tuition. There will be recommendations for books and information on current exhibitions which you can visit in your own time.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Tools and equipment: City Lit provides almost all the basic tools and equipment you will need for jewellery making. You will need to provide some items, such as saw blades and a sketchbook or notebook. There will be a handout detailing the list of items and where to buy them. The cost is about £15 (correct at time of writing June11). As you gain experience you might want to invest in your own tools.

Materials: City Lit will also provide basic materials in reasonable quantities, such as base metals (copper, gilding metal, etc.) and other materials (paper, enamel, etc.,) chemicals (pickle, borax, etc.,) and sundries (etching resist, polishing compound, etc.). However, all precious metals (silver, gold, etc.), stones, and other materials you need for your specific projects must be provided by you.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

You may wish to progress onto the City Lit jewellery course which is made up of 3 separate years of study and leads to the 7111, 7112 and 7113 certificates in creative techniques. Advanced students may wish to join year 3 of this course or join a Progressive Jewellery class. There are also specialist short jewellery classes available if you wish to improve your basic skills or concentrate on a particular technique.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

Please email us for advice or call us during these times:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays - 9.00 -12.00 & 15:00-18:00

Thursdays - 9.00-12.00

Saturdays - 14.00-17.00

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
02/06/12 to 07/07/12	Sat	10:30 - 16:30	6 weeks	£226	£152	£119	VV838	Available	» Select
17/09/11 to 22/10/11	Sat	10:30 - 16:30	6 weeks	£226	£152	£119	VV833	Finished	» Select
29/10/11 to 03/12/11	Sat	10:30 - 16:30	6 weeks	£226	£152	N/A	VV834	Finished	» Select
14/01/12 to 18/02/12	Sat	10:30 - 16:30	6 weeks	£226	£152	£119	VV835	Finished	» Select
25/02/12 to 31/03/12	Sat	10:30 - 16:30	6 weeks	£226	£152	£119	VV836	Finished	» Select
21/04/12 to 26/05/12	Sat	10:30 - 16:30	6 weeks	£226	£152	£119	VV837	Finished	» Select

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Visual arts

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

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