Introduction to Jewellery Making SCQF 4

What is special about this course?

This two-day Jewellery Making course is the perfect starting point for beginners eager to explore the world of jewellery design and crafting. Held in a professional workshop environment, the course offers a hands-on introduction to essential jewellery-making techniques, making it an ideal choice for those looking to discover a new creative hobby or gain foundational skills. With a focus on individual learning, this course provides personalised one-to-one teaching in a fully equipped studio. Whether you want to create unique pieces for yourself or begin a journey towards more advanced jewellery making, this course is designed to help you get started with confidence.

Entry requirements

This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in jewellery making. No prior experience is required, making it the perfect opportunity to learn the basics in a supportive and professional setting. 

The course covers the following key areas:

  • Essential Tools and Machinery: Learn to use the core tools and equipment necessary for jewellery making.
  • Piercing (Cutting) Metal: Gain skills in cutting shapes from metal, a fundamental technique in jewellery design.
  • Forming and Soldering: Understand how to form metal into shapes and learn soldering techniques, including working with different types of solder and their uses.

After learning the basics, you will apply your new skills to create a unique piece of jewellery. Copper and brass materials are provided, but if you wish to work with silver you are welcome to bring your own to incorporate into your project.

The course offers a small class size of only 10 participants, ensuring plenty of one-to-one guidance from the instructor.

How will I study my course?

  • Short course
  • Leisure

How long will my course last?

2 Days

with 7 hours of learning each day

Where can I study my course?

    • Stornoway

Start date

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Fees

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What can I do on completion of my course?

Students may choose to progress onto the full-time or part-time NC Jewellery course, or another creative arts course.

Is there more information available online?

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