31st July - 4th August 2023 - Jewellery and Goldsmith Skills - Summer School

31st July - 4th August 2023 

Fee includes a silver allowance, base metal materials and gemstones, tuition for 5 days - €695.00

This is a wonderful way to immerse yourself and spend 5 days in the studio under the careful guidance of our qualified tutors.

The week long course, is suitable for the beginner, intermediate or improver, and will teach the many valuable skills needed to begin a full-time career in the Jewellery and Goldsmith industry.

As a beginner you will be introduced to and learn about the extensive use of the piercing saw and will complete a filligree project on the first day.

On the second day you will make a ring and will learn filing, piercing, polishing, using the pendant drill and polishing motor. You may also learn techniques such as planishing and sand blasting.

On the third & fourth day you will make a stone setting (stones are included). You may add your setting to the ring that you made on day 2 or make a pendant. You will also have an opportunity to design and make a piece on the final day if you have finished your stone setting using all the techniques that you have learned.

Your fee includes a Silver allowance for (any two of the following) a silver ring, an earring & pendant set, light bangle or cufflinks. Additional Silver is available to purchase from your tutor if needed. 

As an improver / Advanced student we will expand techniques that you have already learned and perfect these.

Additional Silver will be available to purchase throughout the course.