Explore experimental and conventional approaches to stone setting. Combine traditional and experimental techniques to produce unusual, stone-set jewellery. (Evenings, Tuesdays). Book Now - On this jewellery course we explore traditional and experimental stone setting techniques in order to re-imagine new ways to design jewellery with stones. The aim of the course is to create designs that begin with the stone as […]
Develop your jewellery design and jewellery making skills with the Flux accredited one year part time jewellery course. Book now - On this one year part time jewellery course we present a rich and varied programme of study for you to develop solid foundation skills in jewellery design and jewellery making. It's perfect for you if you have […]
Intermediate jewellery course: Learn the art of crushed stone inlay to add unique colour combinations to your jewellery. Book Now This is a fantastic way to make use of your broken and chipped semi-precious stones! Breathe new life into unwanted beads using these inlay techniques for silver jewellery! Or delve into our selection of material (pearl, lapis, […]
Explore ways to bend, stretch, crease and distort sheet metals like copper and silver. Design and make a small vessel in copper or silver. (Mornings, Tuesdays). Book Now - On this 10 week course you will experiment with metal manipulation techniques including scoring, fold forming and raising to create 3D form from sheet metal. To this end we present you […]
Explore ways to bend, stretch, crease and distort sheet metals like copper and silver. Design and make a small vessel in copper or silver (Evenings, Tuesdays). Book Now. - On this 10 week course you will experiment with metal manipulation techniques including scoring, fold forming and raising to create 3D form from sheet metal. To this end we present you […]
Stone Setting Techniques - Make a tension-set ring, learn to set using flush and claw style settings. Extend your knowledge to also make settings for fancy shaped stones. (Evening, Thu). Book Now - This intermediate jewellery course is perfect for those ready to take their stone setting knowledge to the next level. Learn the principles of tension setting, flush and claw setting. Further […]
Explore ways to give permanence to delicate objects in your jewellery. Encapsulation techniques using methods from resin to watch lenses for jewellery. Book Now On this course we explore methods to add secondary and perhaps more delicate elements to your metal jewellery. You'll produce a range of tests that explore how to use tabs, screws and rivets for joining rigid […]
Explore ways to give permanence to delicate objects in your jewellery; encapsulating techniques using methods from resin to watch lenses for jewellery. (Tuesday, evenings) Book Now On this course we explore methods to add secondary and perhaps more delicate elements to your metal jewellery. Firstly you'll produce a range of tests that explore how to use tabs, screws and rivets […]
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Explore ways to create beautiful shell forms from sheet, using forming techniques. Design and make a series of bangles or bracelets.(Mornings, Tuesdays). Book Now - How can you make large bangles, bracelets and cuffs that are also lightweight and easy to wear? On this 10 week course you will experiment with metal manipulation techniques to create beautiful shell […]
Explore ways to create beautiful shell forms from sheet, using forming techniques. Design and make a series of bangles or bracelets. (Evenings, Tuesdays). Book Now - How can you make large bangles, bracelets and cuffs that are also lightweight and easy to wear? On this 10 week course you will experiment with metal manipulation techniques to create beautiful […]
Stone Setting Techniques - Getting to grips with fancy shaped stones. Learn how to make perfect bezel settings for pear and square shaped stones. Design and make a pendant and a ring using your new-found skills. (Evening, Thu). Book Now - This intermediate jewellery course is perfect for those ready to explore more challenging stone setting techniques. With the […]
Learn how to make a range of effective clasps for jewellery. Design and make your own integrated clasp for a necklace. (Evenings, Tue) Book Now - Are you frustrated by the clasps that are commercially available to us for our jewellery designs? Nothing lets your work down more gracelessly than the ugly and fiddle-some lobster catch! […]
Beginners jewellery course: Making pendants, beads and other hollow forms. Book Now - On this beginners jewellery course you will make 3 pendants using hollow forming techniques. Through these fun, set projects we show you how we create interesting 3D shapes from sheet metal. Also you will have opportunities to explore metal texturing using everything from hammers to feathers! […]
Wax Carving for Casting Silver Jewellery (Evening, Thu). Book Now - On this 10 week jewellery course you will learn a range of the wax carving techniques we commonly use to create models for casting in silver or other metals. We'll introduce you to the practical issues of measuring and marking, and of cutting, shaping and polishing wax […]
Explore ways to add texture to your jewellery using etching techniques. Learn how to apply mordants and resists to create interesting surface decoration on a variety of metals. (Evening, Tuesdays). Book Now - Etching is an especially effective technique to add pattern, line and texture to your jewellery, and on this course we introduce you to a range […]
Beginners jewellery making course in stone setting - design and make a charm and a silver ring, set with a stone. (Wednesday, Eve) Book Now - Through a series of fun set projects you will learn the basics of jewellery making, with the additional focus of basic stone setting techniques. You will design and make a stone set silver charm, with a […]
Learn how to make large, hollow pieces of jewellery from sheet metal. Design and make your own cocktail ring using the box-form technique, and improve your soldering skills along the way! Book Now - With eyes firmly on the cocktail ring outcome, this course also packs a technical punch. Once you understand the principle of the […]
Make exceptional jewellery. Explore creative approaches to chain making, linkages and other moveable joints. (Evenings, Wednesdays) This 10 week course introduces numerous linkage techniques for jewellery, adding flexibility, security - and visual delight - to your designs. To begin, we explore the value and purpose of linkages in our jewellery. How does a pendant hang against the chest? Do your earrings […]
Gemstone to Jewellery Magic: Choose a stone, explore ways to set it, design and make a gem of a jewel - 10 Week Course (Evening, Wed). Book Now - What is your favourite gemstone? How would you choose to wear it? Your stone of choice is most beautiful to see when the jewellery element has […]