Jewellery Making – Introductory Workshop

Schedule

Applications will close on the 12th of September

Course Description:

This workshop introduces learners to essential jewellery-making techniques. Through two immersive sessions, students will develop foundational skills in metalwork, including soldering, annealing, filing, sanding, polishing, and cleaning with a pickling solution. By the end of the short course, participants will have crafted a simple jewellery piece using the skills acquired.

Learning outcomes:

• Identify and use essential jewellery-making tools and materials.
• Perform basic soldering techniques to join metal pieces.
• Apply the annealing process to soften metal for shaping.
• Use sanding and filing techniques to refine metal surfaces.
• Execute polishing techniques for a professional finish.
• Use a pickling solution to clean oxidation from metal surfaces.