Ideal for beginners who want to give jewellery making a go. Come and join this short taster course introducing you to basic jewellery processes and techniques to enable you to make a simple piece of jewellery.
Learning modes and locations may be different depending on the course start date. Please check the location of your chosen course and read our guide to learning modes and locations to help you choose the right course for you.
Please note: We offer a wide variety of financial support to make courses affordable. Just visit our online Help Centre for more information on a range of topics including fees, online learning and FAQs.
Basic jewellery-making techniques such as texturing and cutting out shapes in sheet metal.
What will we cover?
- Impressing textures onto the surface of sheet metal - Cutting outlines and internal shapes in sheet metal - Finishing - 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 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 will need to provide your own metal if wishing to work in silver or on a large scale.
You are advised that sensible footwear must be worn in studio 308. For health and safety reasons, no sandals, open shoes & small pumps can be worn – even in hot weather.
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. Suitable follow-on courses may include:
VV139 - Introduction to jewellery making VV417 - Introduction to jewellery making VV413 - City Lit beginners' jewellery
Your tutor will be able to advise you on your course.
Elizabeth Bone is a professional Jewellery artist, maker, educator & author. She has been designing & making jewellery for over 25 years, exhibiting & selling in the UK, Europe, America & Japan. Elizabeth’s work has been featured in numerous jewellery publications & purchased by private collectors from all over the world. Elizabeth is a skilled maker who employs hand-fabricating techniques in her own work. She has a BA in Crafts - wood, metal, ceramics and textiles. After graduation Elizabeth was apprenticed to the jewellery artist Wendy Ramshaw where she became her principal workshop assistant for 10 years. In 2011 Elizabeth was commissioned to write a book, Silversmithing for Jewellery Makers – techniques, treatments & applications for inspirational design published in the UK, USA and China. Elizabeth is passionate about sharing her knowledge, her teaching experience at degree level and in adult education covers a broad spectrum of levels and subject areas and spans her career.
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.
product
https://www.citylit.ac.uk/try-it-out-jewellery-making1821640Try it out: jewellery makinghttps://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/t/r/try_it_out_-_jewellery_making_3.jpg149149GBPInStock/Courses/Courses/Art & design/Courses/Art & design/Jewellery design & making/Courses/Art & design/Jewellery design & making/Metal & silversmithing22851132195819771228511321958Ideal for beginners who want to give jewellery making a go. Come and join this short taster course introducing you to basic jewellery processes and techniques to enable you to make a simple piece of jewellery.003030364Try it out: jewellery making149149https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/t/r/try_it_out_-_jewellery_making_3_43.jpgInStockEveningMon-TueKeeley StreetAvailable courses1 to 4 weeksWeekday2026-09-07T00:00:00+00:00BeginnersSep 2026Art & designVV690149149Try it out: jewellery making149149149Elizabeth Bonetry-it-out-jewellery-making/vv690-2627Ideal for beginners who want to give jewellery making a go. Come and join this short taster course introducing you to basic jewellery processes and techniques to enable you to make a simple piece of jewellery.0000-Available|2026-09-07 00:00:00Basic jewellery-making techniques such as texturing and cutting out shapes in sheet metal.Ideal for beginners who want to give jewellery making a go. Come and join this short taster course introducing you to basic jewellery processes and techniques to enable you to make a simple piece of jewellery.- Impressing textures onto the surface of sheet metal<br> - Cutting outlines and internal shapes in sheet metal<br> - Finishing<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 metal<br> - Make a personal piece of work using the skills you have learnt.Beginners.<br> <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.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 will need to provide your own metal if wishing to work in silver or on a large scale.<br> <br>You are advised that sensible footwear must be worn in studio 308. For health and safety reasons, no sandals, open shoes & small pumps can be worn – even in hot weather.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>Suitable follow-on courses may include:<br><br>VV139 - Introduction to jewellery making<br>VV417 - Introduction to jewellery making<br>VV413 - City Lit beginners' jewellery<br><br>Your tutor will be able to advise you on your course.Jewellery design & makingMetal & silversmithingvirtual3030367Try it out: jewellery making149149https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/t/r/try_it_out_-_jewellery_making_3_44.jpgInStockDaytimeFriKeeley StreetAvailable coursesOne-off onlyWeekday2026-12-11T00:00:00+00:00BeginnersDec 2026Art & designVV707149149Try it out: jewellery making149149149Elizabeth Bonetry-it-out-jewellery-making/vv707-2627Ideal for beginners who want to give jewellery making a go. Come and join this short taster course introducing you to basic jewellery processes and techniques to enable you to make a simple piece of jewellery.0000-Available|2026-12-11 00:00:00Basic jewellery-making techniques such as annealing, forging, texturing, forming and soldering, cutting out shapes in sheet.Ideal for beginners who want to give jewellery making a go. Come and join this short taster course introducing you to basic jewellery processes and techniques to enable you to make a simple piece of jewellery.- Impressing textures onto the surface of sheet metal<br> - Cutting outlines and internal shapes in sheet metal<br> - Finishing<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 and texture metal<br> - Make a personal piece of work using the skills you have learnt.This course is for complete 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.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, brass etc.) and other materials (paper, pens, etc.) chemicals (pickle, borax, etc.) and sundries (polishing compound, etc.). <br> <br>You will need to provide your own metal if wishing to work in silver or on a large scale.<br> <br>You are advised that sensible footwear must be worn in studio 308. For health and safety reasons, no sandals, open shoes & small pumps can be worn – even in hot weather.<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><br>Suitable follow-on courses may include:</p><ul><li>VV601 Introduction to jewellery making</li><li>VV125 Jewellery: soldering workshop</li><li>VV398 Beginners Jewellery II</li></ul><p>Your tutor will be able to advise you on your course.</p>Jewellery design & makingMetal & silversmithingvirtual149149149VV690,VV707NONEMon-Tue,Fri07/09/26 - 08/09/2618:00 - 21:0018:0021:002 sessions21 to 4 weeks,One-off onlyEvening,DaytimeWeekdayKSKeeley StreetElizabeth BoneBeginnersAvailable courses2026-09-07T00:00:00+00:00,2026-12-11T00:00:00+00:00Sep 2026,Dec 2026Art & design149149Try it out: jewellery makingtry-it-out-jewellery-making/vv690-2627,try-it-out-jewellery-making/vv707-2627Ideal for beginners who want to give jewellery making a go. Come and join this short taster course introducing you to basic jewellery processes and techniques to enable you to make a simple piece of jewellery.0000-Available|2026-09-07 00:00:00Basic jewellery-making techniques such as texturing and cutting out shapes in sheet metal.,Basic jewellery-making techniques such as annealing, forging, texturing, forming and soldering, cutting out shapes in sheet.Ideal for beginners who want to give jewellery making a go. Come and join this short taster course introducing you to basic jewellery processes and techniques to enable you to make a simple piece of jewellery.- Impressing textures onto the surface of sheet metal<br> - Cutting outlines and internal shapes in sheet metal<br> - Finishing<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.,- Impressing textures onto the surface of sheet metal<br> - Cutting outlines and internal shapes in sheet metal<br> - Finishing<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 metal<br> - Make a personal piece of work using the skills you have learnt.,- Cut and form sheet metal and wire<br> - Anneal and texture metal<br> - Make a personal piece of work using the skills you have learnt.Beginners.<br> <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 complete 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.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 will need to provide your own metal if wishing to work in silver or on a large scale.<br> <br>You are advised that sensible footwear must be worn in studio 308. For health and safety reasons, no sandals, open shoes &amp; small pumps can be worn – even in hot weather.,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, brass etc.) and other materials (paper, pens, etc.) chemicals (pickle, borax, etc.) and sundries (polishing compound, etc.). <br> <br>You will need to provide your own metal if wishing to work in silver or on a large scale.<br> <br>You are advised that sensible footwear must be worn in studio 308. For health and safety reasons, no sandals, open shoes &amp; small pumps can be worn – even in hot weather.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>Suitable follow-on courses may include:<br><br>VV139 - Introduction to jewellery making<br>VV417 - Introduction to jewellery making<br>VV413 - City Lit beginners' jewellery<br><br>Your tutor will be able to advise you on your course.,<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><br>Suitable follow-on courses may include:</p><ul><li>VV601 Introduction to jewellery making</li><li>VV125 Jewellery: soldering workshop</li><li>VV398 Beginners Jewellery II</li></ul><p>Your tutor will be able to advise you on your course.</p>Jewellery design & makingMetal & silversmithingconfigurable
