Course overview
During this five-week accredited course you will discover the basics of jewellery making, using only four pliers at the core.
You will learn the two connection techniques that will enable you to make earrings, necklaces, bracelets and brooches (please note that we will not be soldering). In this course you will learn an exciting variety of techniques and how to make jewellery out of more than just metal and beads.
You will be using quality materials to enhance your experience. All materials and equipment will be provided for use.
You will learn
- Designing
- Making from designs
- How to use loops and jump rings
- How to connect pieces together
- Mixed media combination
- How to use silver plate findings and glass beads
- How to needle felt and make felt balls
- How to use and manipulate paper
- Sketching from real life
- Research
- Designing for a theoretical client
- How to make a mood board
- Understanding different tools and techniques
- Understanding steps from concept to actual jewellery piece
Jewellery Making with Mixed Media for Beginners – Gateway
Reference: 60100266
You must be aged 19 or over to apply for this workshop. A keen interest in jewellery making is desired.
Upon completion of this course you can progress onto other Art and Design workshops to further develop your skills. You can also go on to study an accredited UAL Art and Design qualification.
Government funding is not available for this course; you will need to pay for your tuition. The fee shown for each campus and course start date is the total fee that you will need to pay.
For some of our courses, we offer a discount for current students. If this is the case, you will see the reduced fee when you select your chosen course campus and start date. To qualify for this discount, you must already be studying another course at Capel Manor College, and be adding this course to your existing programme.