Silver Ring Jewellery Making course London: City Lit

Jewellery: make a silver ring

An introduction to jewellery techniques and skills to enable you to make a silver ring of your own design. A starter course for beginners to get a feel for jewellery-making. Materials included.

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Key course information

Dates
18/09/11 - 25/09/11

Day(s)
Sun

Duration
2 weeks

Time
10:30 - 16:30

Fees
Full fee: £128^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VV848

Availability
This course has finished

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

This course has finished

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Course outline

What is the course about?

The course is designed for those who have no previous experience of working with metal or the tools and skills necessary for the making of jewellery. The course will begin with an introduction to the safe use of tools and equipment, then the making of a ring. Ring making will serve as an introduction to the processes of measuring, sawing, joining, texturing, basic forming, and finishing and polishing.

What topics will we cover?

An introduction to cutting, annealing, some texturing options, and how metal may be formed and soldered together. Using these skills you will make a simple ring in silver.

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

- Cut and form metal
- Anneal and solder metal
- Texture metal using various methods
- Design and make a ring implementing various techniques
- Have an understanding of basic jewellery-making, including the health and safety issues.

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

The course is for beginners and improvers who prefer to take a shorter course, or for those who want an introduction to this subject area.

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 demonstration, advice and guidance, photographic examples of jewellery and technical notes, as appropriate.

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

General tools and equipment will be supplied. Enough base metal for experimentation and silver to make one ring will be included in the course fee. If you wish to make more than one ring or embark upon further projects, you will need to supply additional materials. You are expected to supply your own sketchbooks and drawing materials.

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?

There are a number of classes available at City Lit, taught by our team of qualified tutors who are all accomplished practitioners, active in diverse areas within the field of jewellery. The tutor can advise on which courses may be of interest.

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
18/09/11 to 25/09/11	Sun	10:30 - 16:30	2 weeks	£128	£128	£128	VV848	Finished	» Select
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