Introduction to metal jewellery making techniques such as forging, texturing and soldering, cutting out shapes in sheet metal and twisting wire. You will explore how to create a ring to the correct...
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Introduction to metal jewellery making techniques such as forging, texturing and soldering cutting out shapes in sheet metal and twisting wire. We will explore how to create a ring to the correct finger size and how to add decoration like a stone or a kinetic element. You will create at least one wearable piece of jewellery on this course.
What will we cover?
- Forging metal wire, drilling holes - Soldering - Impressing textures onto the surface of sheet metal - Cutting outlines and internal shapes in sheet metal - Finishing - Measuring and ring sizing - You will also be shown how to make a simple stone setting and set a semi precious stone
You will have a period of time to explore these techniques through personal work. If you have experience in jewellery, you can follow your own project, in consultation with the tutor.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Cut and form sheet metal and wire - Anneal, texture and solder metal - Make a personal piece of work using the skills you have learnt.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Beginners. 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.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
You will be taught through demonstrations and examples of jewellery that show how these skills have been implemented. You will be given technical notes, and support and advice as to how your work can be developed.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
All the basic tools and equipment you will need for this course are provided. City Lit will also provide some basic materials in reasonable quantities, such as base metals (copper, gilding metal, etc.) and other materials (paper, pens, etc.) chemicals (pickle, borax, etc.) and sundries (polishing compound, etc.).
You are advised that sensible footwear must be worn in studio 308. For heath and safety reasons, no sandals, open shoes & small pumps can be worn – even in hot weather.
You will need to provide your own metal if wishing to work in silver or on a large scale. Your tutor will be happy to advise.
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. Browse our current online offer for complementary courses.Your tutor will also be able to advise you on your course.
Rebecca has been teaching Jewellery and Silver-smithing for over 15 years, has her own Jewellery/Scupture practice, and works in her studio in Cambridgeshire. Originally trained as a Sculptor, her work reflects her experimental approach to materials and processes, and her teaching aims to develop student skills in specialist processes for example; press forming, repousse, etching, fold forming, creative forming and raising. She also mentors students, assists in project development, and works with creative practice development. Her work has been exhibited extensively here and internationally in Milan and Beijing and was short listed for the John Ruskin Prize in 2017. She is a member of the Association of Contemporary Jewellers and will be exhibiting in their Meanings and Messages exhibition throughout 2022/23. You can see examples of her work on her website www.rebeccailett.co.uk and her instagram rebeccailett
Mona HadinejadSee moreSee less
Mona is a jewellery designer and maker who trained at the Maastricht Academy of Fine Arts in the Netherlands before moving to London. After graduating with a Master’s degree in Goldsmithing, Silversmithing, Metalwork and Jewellery from the Royal College of Art in London, she set up her independent jewellery brand in 2015. She has since created numerous fine jewellery collections, as well as bespoke commissions for private clients. Mona teaches a range of jewellery and language courses at City Lit.
Louise Seijen Ten HoornTutor WebsiteSee moreSee less
Trained at the Royal College of Art, Dutch born designer Louise Seijen ten Hoorn lives and works in London where she creates one-off pieces, small production ranges and commissions from her studio in Pimlico. Louise works predominantly in metal, as well as materials such as plastic and rubber, to create jewellery, objects and small sculptures. To find out more about Louise’s work visit www.louiseseijentenhoorn.com
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.
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We will explore how to create a ring to the correct finger size and how to add <br/>decoration like a stone or a kinetic element. You will create at least one wearable piece of jewellery on this course.Discover metal jewellery making techniques to create a piece of jewellery. You will be introduced to the basic processes of forging, texturing, soldering and cutting out shapes in metal. You will learn how to create a ring to the correct finger size.- Forging metal wire, drilling holes <br/>- Soldering<br/>- Impressing textures onto the surface of sheet metal<br/>- Cutting outlines and internal shapes in sheet metal<br/>- Finishing<br/>- Measuring and ring sizing<br/>- You will also be shown how to make a simple stone setting and set a semi precious stone<br/> <br/>You will have a period of time to explore these techniques through personal work. If you have experience in jewellery, you can follow your own project, in consultation with the tutor.- Cut and form sheet metal and wire<br/> - Anneal, texture and solder metal<br/> - Make a personal piece of work using the skills you have learnt.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.You will be taught through demonstrations and examples of jewellery that show how these skills have been implemented. You will be given technical notes, and support and advice as to how your work can be developed.All the basic tools and equipment you will need for this course are provided. City Lit will also provide some basic materials in reasonable quantities, such as base metals (copper, gilding metal, etc.) and other materials (paper,pens, etc.) chemicals (pickle, borax, etc.) and sundries (polishing compound, etc.). <br/> <br/> You are advised that sensible footwear must be worn in studio 311. For heath and safety reasons, no sandals,open shoes & small pumps can be worn – even in hot weather.<br/> <br/> You will need to provide your own metal if wishing to work in silver or on a large scale. Your tutor will be happy to advise.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. <br/><br/>Browse our current online offer for complimentary courses. Your tutor will also be able to advise you on your course.Jewellery design & makingMetal & silversmithingvirtual2540458Introduction to jewellery making289289https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/g/e/gesine_beginners_4_9_56.jpgInStockEveningFriKeeley StreetAvailable courses5-10 weeksWeekday2026-02-20T00:00:00+00:00BeginnersFeb 2026Art & designVV601289289Introduction to jewellery making231188289Rebecca Ilettintroduction-to-jewellery-making/vv601-2526Introduction to metal jewellery making techniques such as forging, texturing and soldering, cutting out shapes in sheet metal and twisting wire. You will explore how to create a ring to the correct finger size and how to add decoration like a stone or a kinetic element. You will create at least one wearable piece of jewellery on this course.0000-Available|2026-02-20 00:00:00Introduction to metal jewellery making techniques such as forging, texturing and soldering cutting out shapes in sheet metal and twisting wire. We will explore how to create a ring to the correct finger size and how to add decoration like a stone or a kinetic element. You will create at least one wearable piece of jewellery on this course.Introduction to metal jewellery making techniques such as forging, texturing and soldering, cutting out shapes in sheet metal and twisting wire. You will explore how to create a ring to the correct finger size and how to add decoration like a stone or a kinetic element. You will create at least one wearable piece of jewellery on this course.- Forging metal wire, drilling holes <br/> - Soldering<br/> - Impressing textures onto the surface of sheet metal<br/> - Cutting outlines and internal shapes in sheet metal<br/> - Finishing<br/> - Measuring and ring sizing<br/> - You will also be shown how to make a simple stone setting and set a semi precious stone<br/><br/>You will have a period of time to explore these techniques through personal work. If you have experience in jewellery, you can follow your own project, in consultation with the tutor.- Cut and form sheet metal and wire<br/>- Anneal, texture and solder metal<br/>- Make a personal piece of work using the skills you have learnt.Beginners.<br/> 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.You will be taught through demonstrations and examples of jewellery that show how these skills have been implemented. You will be given technical notes, and support and advice as to how your work can be developed.<p>All the basic tools and equipment you will need for this course are provided. City Lit will also provide some basic materials in reasonable quantities, such as base metals (copper, gilding metal, etc.) and other materials (paper, pens, etc.) chemicals (pickle, borax, etc.) and sundries (polishing compound, etc.).<br/><br/>You are advised that sensible footwear must be worn in studio 308. For heath and safety reasons, no sandals, open shoes & small pumps can be worn – even in hot weather.<br/><br/>You will need to provide your own metal if wishing to work in silver or on a large scale. Your tutor will be happy to advise.</p>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. <br/>Browse our current online offer for complementary courses.Your tutor will also be able to advise you on your course.Jewellery design & makingMetal & silversmithingvirtual2540503Introduction to jewellery making289289https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/g/e/gesine_beginners_4_9_57.jpgInStockEveningFriKeeley StreetAvailable courses5-10 weeksWeekday2026-06-05T00:00:00+00:00BeginnersJun 2026Art & designVV129289289Introduction to jewellery making231188289Mona Hadinejadintroduction-to-jewellery-making/vv129-2526Learn and develop a range of essential jewellery making techniques and processes for creating metal jewellery. This course is designed for beginners who would like to gain fundamental skills like sawing, filing, sanding, drilling, texturing, forging and soldering. Explore these techniques in set projects and use them to design and make your own pieces.0000-Available|2026-06-05 00:00:00On this course you will learn and develop a range of fundamental jewellery making techniques and apply them in set projects. You will also have the opportunity to get creative and apply these to your own design. You will gain basic knowledge of materials, jewellery tools and equipment.<br/><br/>This course is ideal for beginners and those with some experience who would like to brush up on their skills.Learn and develop a range of essential jewellery making techniques and processes for creating metal jewellery. This course is designed for beginners who would like to gain fundamental skills like sawing, filing, sanding, drilling, texturing, forging and soldering. Explore these techniques in set projects and use them to design and make your own pieces.• Using a jeweller’s saw to cut different shapes into metal sheets<br/>• Making a ring, measuring ring sizes<br/>• Creating surface textures onto sheet metal<br/>• Forming sheet metal and wire<br/>• Soldering and annealing<br/>• Filing, sanding, finishing metal<br/>• Jewellery workshop health and safety guidelines.• Create a couple of pieces of jewellery, including a ring and individual project of choice<br/>• Cut, shape and form sheet metal and wire<br/>• Anneal and solder metal with guidance of your tutor<br/>• Apply a range of surface finishes onto metal, including roll printing<br/>• Apply best health & safety considerations within a jewellery workshop.This course is for beginners or those who would like to refresh the basics of jewellery metal work. You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions to support demonstrations, handouts and for health and safety information and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be able to use numbers and do simple measurements and calculations.You will be taught through practical demonstrations to both the group and individuals. Examples of jewellery will show you how these skills can be implemented and you will be given handouts with technical notes and supporting information. The tutor will support and advise you on further developing your work and give you recommendations on books, tools and material suppliers.All basic tools and equipment you will need for this course are provided. City Lit will also provide some basic materials in reasonable quantities, such as base metals (copper, etc.) and other materials (paper, pens, etc.), chemicals (pickle, borax, etc.) and sundries (polishing compound, etc.). You will need to provide your own metal if you wish to work in silver or on a large scale.<br/>You may wish to bring your own apron and safety glasses.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.<br/><br/>A beginners' course in jewellery is the progression from this course. 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You will learn how to create a ring to the correct finger size.,Introduction to metal jewellery making techniques such as forging, texturing and soldering, cutting out shapes in sheet metal and twisting wire. You will explore how to create a ring to the correct finger size and how to add decoration like a stone or a kinetic element. You will create at least one wearable piece of jewellery on this course.,Learn and develop a range of essential jewellery making techniques and processes for creating metal jewellery. This course is designed for beginners who would like to gain fundamental skills like sawing, filing, sanding, drilling, texturing, forging and soldering. Explore these techniques in set projects and use them to design and make your own pieces.0000-Available|2026-02-20 00:00:00Introduction to metal jewellery-making techniques such as texturing, soldering, and cutting out shapes in <br/>sheet metal and twisting wire. We will explore how to create a ring to the correct finger size and how to add <br/>decoration like a stone or a kinetic element. You will create at least one wearable piece of jewellery on this course.,Introduction to metal jewellery making techniques such as forging, texturing and soldering cutting out shapes in sheet metal and twisting wire. We will explore how to create a ring to the correct finger size and how to add decoration like a stone or a kinetic element. You will create at least one wearable piece of jewellery on this course.,On this course you will learn and develop a range of fundamental jewellery making techniques and apply them in set projects. You will also have the opportunity to get creative and apply these to your own design. You will gain basic knowledge of materials, jewellery tools and equipment.<br/><br/>This course is ideal for beginners and those with some experience who would like to brush up on their skills.Discover metal jewellery making techniques to create a piece of jewellery. You will be introduced to the basic processes of forging, texturing, soldering and cutting out shapes in metal. You will learn how to create a ring to the correct finger size.,Introduction to metal jewellery making techniques such as forging, texturing and soldering, cutting out shapes in sheet metal and twisting wire. You will explore how to create a ring to the correct finger size and how to add decoration like a stone or a kinetic element. You will create at least one wearable piece of jewellery on this course.,Learn and develop a range of essential jewellery making techniques and processes for creating metal jewellery. This course is designed for beginners who would like to gain fundamental skills like sawing, filing, sanding, drilling, texturing, forging and soldering. Explore these techniques in set projects and use them to design and make your own pieces.- Forging metal wire, drilling holes <br/>- Soldering<br/>- Impressing textures onto the surface of sheet metal<br/>- Cutting outlines and internal shapes in sheet metal<br/>- Finishing<br/>- Measuring and ring sizing<br/>- You will also be shown how to make a simple stone setting and set a semi precious stone<br/> <br/>You will have a period of time to explore these techniques through personal work. If you have experience in jewellery, you can follow your own project, in consultation with the tutor.,- Forging metal wire, drilling holes <br/> - Soldering<br/> - Impressing textures onto the surface of sheet metal<br/> - Cutting outlines and internal shapes in sheet metal<br/> - Finishing<br/> - Measuring and ring sizing<br/> - You will also be shown how to make a simple stone setting and set a semi precious stone<br/><br/>You will have a period of time to explore these techniques through personal work. If you have experience in jewellery, you can follow your own project, in consultation with the tutor.,• Using a jeweller’s saw to cut different shapes into metal sheets<br/>• Making a ring, measuring ring sizes<br/>• Creating surface textures onto sheet metal<br/>• Forming sheet metal and wire<br/>• Soldering and annealing<br/>• Filing, sanding, finishing metal<br/>• Jewellery workshop health and safety guidelines.- Cut and form sheet metal and wire<br/> - Anneal, texture and solder metal<br/> - Make a personal piece of work using the skills you have learnt.,- Cut and form sheet metal and wire<br/>- Anneal, texture and solder metal<br/>- Make a personal piece of work using the skills you have learnt.,• Create a couple of pieces of jewellery, including a ring and individual project of choice<br/>• Cut, shape and form sheet metal and wire<br/>• Anneal and solder metal with guidance of your tutor<br/>• Apply a range of surface finishes onto metal, including roll printing<br/>• Apply best health &amp; safety considerations within a jewellery workshop.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.,Beginners.<br/> 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.,This course is for beginners or those who would like to refresh the basics of jewellery metal work. You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions to support demonstrations, handouts and for health and safety information and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be able to use numbers and do simple measurements and calculations.You will be taught through demonstrations and examples of jewellery that show how these skills have been implemented. You will be given technical notes, and support and advice as to how your work can be developed.,You will be taught through practical demonstrations to both the group and individuals. Examples of jewellery will show you how these skills can be implemented and you will be given handouts with technical notes and supporting information. The tutor will support and advise you on further developing your work and give you recommendations on books, tools and material suppliers.All the basic tools and equipment you will need for this course are provided. City Lit will also provide some basic materials in reasonable quantities, such as base metals (copper, gilding metal, etc.) and other materials (paper,pens, etc.) chemicals (pickle, borax, etc.) and sundries (polishing compound, etc.). <br/> <br/> You are advised that sensible footwear must be worn in studio 311. For heath and safety reasons, no sandals,open shoes &amp; small pumps can be worn – even in hot weather.<br/> <br/> You will need to provide your own metal if wishing to work in silver or on a large scale. Your tutor will be happy to advise.,<p>All the basic tools and equipment you will need for this course are provided. City Lit will also provide some basic materials in reasonable quantities, such as base metals (copper, gilding metal, etc.) and other materials (paper, pens, etc.) chemicals (pickle, borax, etc.) and sundries (polishing compound, etc.).<br/><br/>You are advised that sensible footwear must be worn in studio 308. For heath and safety reasons, no sandals, open shoes &amp; small pumps can be worn – even in hot weather.<br/><br/>You will need to provide your own metal if wishing to work in silver or on a large scale. Your tutor will be happy to advise.</p>,All basic tools and equipment you will need for this course are provided. City Lit will also provide some basic materials in reasonable quantities, such as base metals (copper, etc.) and other materials (paper, pens, etc.), chemicals (pickle, borax, etc.) and sundries (polishing compound, etc.). You will need to provide your own metal if you wish to work in silver or on a large scale.<br/>You may wish to bring your own apron and safety glasses.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. <br/><br/>Browse our current online offer for complimentary courses. Your tutor will also be able to advise you on your course.,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. <br/>Browse our current online offer for complementary courses.Your tutor will also be able to advise you on your course.,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.<br/><br/>A beginners' course in jewellery is the progression from this course. Browse our current offer online for complementary courses.Jewellery design & makingMetal & silversmithingconfigurable
