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The course will begin with an introduction to the safe use of tools and equipment, followed by the making of a pendant and textured silver ring band. The projects will serve as a practical introduction to measuring, sawing, heating metal, soldering, basic forming, finishing and polishing.
What will we cover?
This short course will include measuring, cutting metal, heating, texturing, soldering,filing, sanding and polishing. We will also cover safe working practice.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- measurements for a ring - cut and anneal metal - texture metal using hammers and punches - file, sand and polish metal - form metal for a simple ring band implementing various techniques - demonstrate an understanding of basic jewellery-making, including health and safety issues
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
The course is for complete beginners in jewellery-making, as well as those with some experience who might prefer to take a shorter course, or for those who specifically want an introduction to this subject area.
You must be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information, and be prepared to take part in group discussions. You should be happy using numbers and able to do simple measurements and calculations.
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.
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?
City Lit provide all general tools and equipment you will need for jewellery making. A reasonable amount of base metal ( copper and brass ) sheet and wire are available for your use. Enough silver to make one ring will be included in the course fee. You will need to supply your own sketchbook/ notebook.
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.
Noon Mitchelhill has been designing, making and teaching jewellery for over 20 years. Since graduating from the Royal College of Art London she has exhibited widely in the UK, Europe, Japan and the USA. Her work has been featured in a wide range of publications and major exhibitions. Noon’s range includes silver and gold jewellery for both women and men, from the highly dramatic to fine delicate pieces. She has developed her own distinctive techniques forming pieces from hand textured, fine silver sheet or coiling single lengths of fine silver wire to create unique jewellery. She introduces colour with the use of gold and oxidised silver detail.
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Studied at Plymouth College of Art, Middlesex University and Harrow College. Teaching Specialisms are press forming, casting/wax carving, stone mounting/setting and tool making. Rae has taught at many London Colleges including London Met, Newham College and Citylit. Rae has exhibited at Goldsmiths Hall, New Ashgate Gallery and Electrum Gallery to name a few. His commissioned work has included clients such as Next, Smash Hits music awards, prototyping for Vivienne Westwood and more recently, restoration of the original architectural model of the Sydney Opera House for the Engineering the World exhibition at the V+A. and hundreds of individual commissions through his shop. Crafts Council Selected maker. Rae is also a trained musical instrument maker, specialising in violins, violas, classical and flamenco guitars.
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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Implementing fundamental jewellery making techniques, you will gain the basic skills you need to make simple jewellery in metal.0000-Available|2026-09-12 00:00:00<p>The course will begin with an introduction to the safe use of tools and equipment, followed by the making of a pendant and textured silver ring band. The projects will serve as a practical introduction to measuring, sawing, heating metal, soldering, basic forming, finishing and polishing.</p>,<p>We will cover the basics of jewellery making over one intensive weekend. It is a good way of finding out if jewellery making is for you before embarking on longer or more advanced courses. There will be set projects as well as a chance to stamp your own creativity on each piece. You will come away with two finished pieces of jewellery.</p><p>The course is designed for those who have no previous experience of working with metal, or the tools and skills necessary for making Jewellery.</p>,Aimed at beginners or those wanting a refresher. Join this action packed weekend to make a pendant and silver ring. Implementing fundamental jewellery making techniques, you will gain the basic skills you need to make simple jewellery in metal.<p>This short course will include measuring, cutting metal, heating, texturing, soldering,filing, sanding and polishing. We will also cover safe working practice.</p>,- Cutting metal<br> - Texturing metal<br> - Annealing and soldering<br> - Finishing<br> - Make a pendant &amp; silver ring<br> - Health and Safety considerations with a jewellery workshop.<p>- measurements for a ring&nbsp;<br>- cut and anneal metal&nbsp;<br>- texture metal using hammers and punches&nbsp;<br>- file, sand and polish metal&nbsp;<br>- form metal for a simple ring band implementing various techniques&nbsp;<br>- demonstrate an understanding of basic jewellery-making, including health and safety issues</p>,- Use a jeweller’s piercing saw to cut metal shapes<br> - File, sand &amp; polish metal<br> - Create textures using hammers, punches &amp; a rolling mill<br> - Make a pierced pendant &amp; a silver ring band<br> - Work safely in a jewellery workshop.<p>The course is for complete beginners in jewellery-making, as well as those with some experience who might prefer to take a shorter course, or for those who specifically want an introduction to this subject area.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>You must be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information, and be prepared to take part in group discussions. You should be happy using numbers and able to do simple measurements and calculations.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<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.&nbsp;</p>,<p>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 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.</p><p>Through practical demonstrations both to the group and to individuals. Group discussions and feedback are encouraged.</p>,<p>Teaching will be in a group with demonstrations from the tutor. There will also be plenty of 1:1 assistance and guidance.</p><p>City Lit provide all general tools and equipment you will need for jewellery making. A reasonable amount of base metal ( copper and brass ) sheet and wire are available for your use. Enough silver to make one ring will be included in the course fee. You will need to supply your own sketchbook/ notebook.</p>,Equipment and materials, including base metals and silver for the ring are supplied.<br><br>You are advised that sensible footwear must be worn in the studio. For health and safety reasons no sandals, open shoes or 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.</p><p>Suitable follow-on courses may include:</p><ul><li>VV417 Introduction to Jewellery making</li><li>VV413 Cit Lit beginner's Jewellery</li><li>VV313 Jewellery: beginners evening course</li><li>VV397 Beginners' Jewellery I</li></ul><p>Your tutor will 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>Browse our current online offer for complimentary courses. Your tutor will also be able to advise you on your course.Jewellery design & makingMetal & silversmithingconfigurable
