8-Week Evening Workshop – Beginners | New dates coming soon!

About the course

This course is for beginners who want to get an insight into jewellery making and learn fundamental jewellery skills such as piercing, soldering, annealing, filing, texturing, roll-milling, forming, doming and polishing. You will learn how to correctly handle jewellery tools and equipment. These basic skills will enable you to design and make your own unique jewellery pieces, letting your creativity flourish. No matter if you prefer more classic or contemporary style of jewellery, your tutor will support you in your creative journey and make suggestions how to improve your designs. Small class size of maximum 8 students allows for individual approach to each student.

Here are some examples of jewellery projects you can do:

• a ring with a special feature such as a cut-out shape or interesting texture

• a pair of stacking rigs

• a bangle / open cuff

• a pair of earrings

• a pendant

• a simple handmade chain or bracelet made of jump rings

• a brooch

If you are a total beginner you will start from learning basic techniques while working in base metals (copper or brass). After that you will move on to using silver for your final pieces. At the end of the 8-week course, you will have several jewellery pieces finished and plenty of ideas and inspiration for future projects. We run this course every term, so you are welcome to sign up for another set of evening classes and gain further jewellery skills such as setting a cabochon gemstone in a silver ring / pendant or bracelet with a claps.

All tools and materials are included except for silver and gemstones.

About the tutor

The course will be led by Carola Solcia, a graduate of the school of art and design at Central Saint Martins, London. Carola is a jewellery designer and maker and has gained teaching and making experience in Florence and London, where she has honed in her skills at the bench, and is now ready to pass on her knowledge. Meet the tutor here.