Jewellery: hollowform lockets
This is a short jewellery design and make course using press forming to produce components for a locket or an opening two part shaped pendant.
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- Start Date: 27 Jun 2026End Date: 04 Jul 2026Sat (Daytime): 10:30 - 16:30In PersonFull fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00
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What is the course about?
You will learn how to make a die for hollow forming or use an existing one with the fly press or hydraulic press, apply hinges and a catch to the formed shapes and apply texture and colour to the outside. You will have an opportunity to apply colour with enamels/patinas/oxidisation if time allows.
What will we cover?
- Press--forming using an acrylic die; Producing an acrylic die
- Measuring, cutting and making hinges to join the parts of the locket
- Creating simple wire catches.
- The application of surface texture using the rolling mill.
- Using enamelling or Patinas to add colour to your work.
- Developing your designs with sketchbooks.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Create a two-part locket which has been hollow formed using a press
- Join the components of the locket with hinges and simple catch.
- Introduce an element of colour to your work using patinas, enamels or oxidisation.
- Use your sketchbook to record ideas and designs.
- Produce a series of samples of hollow-forms.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
The course is aimed at intermediate and advanced students. You should have a good basic knowledge of metal working and jewellery making skills such as soldering, saw piercing, surface texturing with the rolling mill, polishing and finishing,
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
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
A sketchbook and some research ideas. Precious metals need to be provided by the student, however we will be working mainly with copper which will be provided.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
City Lit offers a wide range of short and year-long courses in Jewellery design and making, from beginners to advanced , and for professional development.
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
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