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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.
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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.
This course is ideal for beginners and those with some experience who would like to brush up on their skills.
What will we cover?
• Using a jeweller’s saw to cut different shapes into metal sheets • Making a ring, measuring ring sizes • Creating surface textures onto sheet metal • Forming sheet metal and wire • Soldering and annealing • Filing, sanding, finishing metal • Jewellery workshop health and safety guidelines.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
• Create a couple of pieces of jewellery, including a ring and individual project of choice • Cut, shape and form sheet metal and wire • Anneal and solder metal with guidance of your tutor • Apply a range of surface finishes onto metal, including roll printing • Apply best health & safety considerations within a jewellery workshop.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
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.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
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, material suppliers, galleries and exhibitions you can visit outside of the class.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
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 and brass) 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.
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. Should you already have an apron and safety glasses, please bring them along.
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.
Kinga Olah is an accomplished jewellery artist with over 25 years of experience. She holds a degree in jewellery and a diploma as a gem expert. Her unique pieces have been featured in several prestigious exhibitions and international showcases, contributing to her growing reputation within the contemporary jewellery scene. Among her many achievements, she was awarded the Venice Design Week Award in 2024. Her expertise spans a range of techniques, from classic goldsmithing to innovative approaches, reflecting her commitment to both preserving traditional craftsmanship and embracing modern, creative practices. Kinga is a member of several respected organisations within the jewellery community, including the Precious Collective, Association for Contemporary Jewellery. She is passionate about sharing her expertise and experience. Her teaching philosophy revolves around fostering a hands-on, collaborative, and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to experiment and grow, whether they are beginners or advanced. For more information, visit her website at www.kingolajewellery.co.uk or follow her on Instagram @kingola.jewellery.
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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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, material suppliers, galleries and exhibitions you can visit outside of the class.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 and brass) 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/><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. 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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|2026-01-09 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 &amp; 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, material suppliers, galleries and exhibitions you can visit outside of the class.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 and brass) 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/><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. Should you already have an apron and safety glasses, please bring them along.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:<br/><br/>VV397 - Beginners' jewellery I<br/>VV124 - Jewellery: soldering workshop<br/>VV915 - Jewellery: wax carving<br/><br/>Your tutor will be able to advise you on your course.configurable
