Fashion Jewellery for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course

Course description

The Fashion Jewellery for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course is designed to introduce students to a range of exciting jewellery making techniques and skills.

Through a combination of presentations, gamification, practical exercises and demonstrations, students learn how to design, develop and cast their own piece of jewellery from scratch.

During the course, students use techniques such as mood boarding, sculpting, maquette making, cuttlefish casting, de-spruing and polishing.

The course offers an exciting opportunity for students to design and make their own charm, ring or pendant and prepare a cuttlefish.

Who should attend this course?

This course is aimed at 16–18-year-olds who have an interest in designing and are keen to learn basic jewellery making techniques. This is an excellent fit for individuals who want to learn more about fashion jewellery and the jewellery industry including information about manufacturing, designing, making, outsourcing, hand fabricating and pricing.

Course outcomes:

By the end of the course students should have:

• A greater understanding of health and safety in a workshop environment
• Created a mood board
• Sculpted and carved a piece of jewellery from sculpey clay
• Prepared a cuttlefish ready for casting
• Observed and understood the use of a crucible for casting
• A greater knowledge and understanding of different casting techniques
• Basic understanding and hands on skills in de-spruing, filing and polishing
• Greater knowledge and experience in photographing their final pieces
• Potentially time for a breakdown in how to cost pieces for selling
• A sense of accomplishment and greater understanding of jewellery making techniques

Clear, easy to understand lessons: 

• Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology they will make sure they explain what they mean.  
• New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way that’s crystal clear and easy to understand.  

Experience life on campus:  

• Network and share ideas with students from across the globe  
• Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline  
• Shop in our college shops for any materials you might need  
• Ask questions of your tutor in real time  
• Receive feedback and critique on your assignments  
• Experience the many sights of London on your down time  

A certificate of completion: 

• You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!  
• As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance.  
• We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!  
• Certificates are great to compliment your cv.