Our Tutors » Goldsmith Tutors

Our Goldsmith Tutors are all invaluable members of our team at The School of Jewellery Ireland. Our team comprises of Deirdre O'Donnell, Eleanor Haworth, Lee Harding, Sé O'Donoghue, Paul Coyne, Breda Haugh, Janice Byrne and Sandy Pfaff.

As highly qualified active Trade Goldsmiths, each tutor is also trained to lead students through each course, introducing new skills with an emphasis on completing pieces of jewellery.

Deirdre O'Donnell - Head of School.

For over 30 years, Deirdre has specialised in creating bespoke jewellery using 18ct gold and platinum.

In 2011, Deirdre founded The School of Jewellery Ireland and has since built it's reputation as an enjoyable place to learn.

Eleanor Haworth

Eleanor Haworth, Goldsmith joined The School of Jewellery as a tutor in 2012.

Eleanor's work is influenced by Architectural and Ancient Heritage - her precision and desire for perfection make her an exacting Goldsmith and an invaluable member of the tutoring team.

Paul Coyne

Paul Coyne joined The School of Jewellery Ireland in 2015, and tutors classes in the Part-time Jewellery and Goldsmith Skills Courses.

He is an excellent tutor and a great addition to the tutoring team.

Lee Harding

Lee Harding (on the right of the image) joined our team of tutors at The School of Jewellery in 2013. Lee teaches our stone setting and Jewellery and Goldsmith Skills Courses. He is an invaluable member of our team.

See some of Lee's work in our gallery here or on the DaCapo website w ww.dacapo.ie

Sé O'Donoghue

Sé O'Donoghue (on the left of the image) joined our team of tutors in 2013 and teaches our Computer Aided Design and Jewellery & Goldsmith Skills Courses. He is a patient tutor, a highly qualified Goldsmith and has a wealth of knowledge which he is happy to share.

See some of Sé's work in our gallery here or on the DaCapo website w ww.dacapo.ie

Breda Haugh

Breda Haugh joined The School of Jewellery in 2016 as a Goldsmith Skills Tutor.

She has been working as a jeweller and designer in Ireland for many years. Her jewellery is strongly influenced by an interest in cultural studies, modern design and travel.