Beginners' jewellery II

Make a bezel setting for a cabochon stone and a tube setting for a round faceted stone. This course is suitable for those who have done an introductory course as well as for complete beginners or those who would like to have a refresher of all the basic metal jewellery working skills.
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  • Start Date: 14 Feb 2027
    End Date: 21 Mar 2027
    Sun (Daytime): 10:30 - 16:30
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 6 sessions (over 6 weeks)
    Course Code: VV396
    Tutors:  Linda Connelly
    Full fee £429.00 Senior fee £343.00 Concession £279.00
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Full fee £429.00 Senior fee £343.00 Concession £279.00

What is the course about?

Learn to make a bezel setting for a cabochon stone* and a tube setting for a faceted stone* by following set projects. Through these techniques you will learn or improve on your basic metal working skills such as cutting, filing, annealing, soldering and finishing to a good standard.

Copper and imitation stones are provided to practice with. An introduction to London’s Jewellery Quarter will be given to those who wish to purchase precious metal and gemstones to create their own designs in the second part of the course.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

- Cut, file, anneal, form and sand metal
- Silver solder with guidance from your tutor
- make a setting and set a stone
- Drill and polish using machinery
- Work safely observing Health & Safety best practice
- Make at least 1 piece of jewellery of your own design.

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

This course is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some experience.

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

Through practical demonstrations both to the group and to individuals. Group discussions and feedback are encouraged.

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

City Lit offer a wide range of short and year-long courses in Jewellery design and making, from beginners to advanced, and for professional development.

The natural progression from this course is VV399 Beginners' Jewellery III. Browse our current online offer for complementary courses.Your tutor will also be able to advise you.

Linda Connelly

Linda Connelly is a professional Enamel artist, jewellery maker and educator. She has been designing & making enamels and jewellery for over 30 years, exhibiting & selling her work in galleries and shows. She has taught jewellery and enamelling classes for over 25 years, working in adult education and then running her own classes. Linda has won a number of awards at the annual Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship and Design Awards. To find out more about her work visit https://lindaconnelly.co.uk

Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.