Jewellery in Acrylic Short Course

Course description

Acrylic can be a versatile and vibrant material for jewellery. In this course you will explore how different contemporary designers use this material and where to source necessary tools and materials. We will look at how acrylic can be laser cut to make to commercial jewellery range (but we will not be using CAD on this course).

Taking place over a single weekend this course you will make a finished pendant, learning how to saw, file and polish acrylic. There will also be a chance to experiment with embossing and heat forming. We will look at cold connections such as riveting and how to make finished jewellery pieces.

Course outcomes

By the end of the course, students should be able to:

• understand the potential of using sheet plastic in contrast to other forms of plastic
• understand how to shape and finish acrylic
• make completed pieces of jewellery using cold connections and silver findings
• know how to heat form acrylic

Who should take this course?

Anyone interested in working with acrylic jewellery.

Course level All Levels

Entry requirements: None

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

• Study at Central Saint Martins, Granary Square a world-famous art and design college 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 complement your cv.

Please note: This course is for students aged 18 and older