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.

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.