The London Jewellery School has recently been commissioned to deliver a series of workshops at the British Museums for their sleepovers, around the theme of Hajj: Journey to the Heart of Islam. This is in collaboration with LJS tutor and professional jeweller Sima Vaziry who has produced work in the past for the British Museum […]

Silver metal clay is an excellent material that is easy to use from home, take a look at our step-by-step project for making a lovely silver shell charm below… You will need: Small pot of 2-part moulding compound 5 grams of Art Clay A small shell A scalpel A small drinking straw Sanding pad Small […]

With the rising cost of university fees to a staggering £9,000 per year in 2012, many students are looking towards more vocational and affordable courses, that are not only more geared towards learning the practical elements of working in the trade but also minimize student debt. So it’s not wonder that new ‘Diploma in Creative […]

Take a look at these lovely entries from our last ‘WEEKEND FACEBOOK’ competition. To join in with next weekends competition ‘like’ our facebook page and you will then be able to upload images of your handmade jewellery. Click on the link to go to our facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/londonjewelleryschool1 Until next time, Happy making LJS x

Roses are red, violets are blue, silver is forever like my love for you… For something extra special this year why not pop along to the London Jewellery School and make your loved one a unique, silver ‘Love Heart’ charm?  In a fun three-hour long workshop you will be guided by a professional jeweller in […]

Make a stunning pair of wire wrapped earrings with our free, simple step-by-step project… You will need:   0.6mm silver plated wire 2 x Earhooks (you can make these using 0.8mm wire) 2 briolette beads (we have used Amethyst) Round nosed pliers Chain nosed pliers Side cutters Step 1: Take a long length (approx 30cm) […]

Take a look at all of the lovely entries from latest weekend competition on our facebook page. We think they are all fab but the winner was the stunning crystal tiara crown style tiara made for a faerie queen – with nearly 1,000 crystals individually wired into a handformed framework in silver plated wire. This […]

Valentines day is fast approaching, so why not make your own wire wrapped heart set… You will need:  0.8mm silver plated wire, 0.6mm silver plated wire, tigertail,  a selection of red and pink beads,  crimps x 2,  clasp and closed jumpring, round nosed pliers,  chain nosed pliers, side cutters and a wooden mandrel or tube. […]

With no beginning and no end, the ring is a symbol of true love, and how better to show what that certain someone means to you by making your own wedding rings...  Guided by professional jewellers, learn how to make your own wedding ring with no experience necessary! Choose your ring size, shape, material and […]

If Carlsberg did jewellery classes they would be the best they could possibly be… They would be held in an easy to get to central London venue, miniutes away from Hatton Garden. They would be taught by the finest jewellers and professional teachers known to man. They would provide everything for you so that you […]

2011 saw the launch of our fun felt jewellery making taster class with the lovely Emma Ashworth. Take a look at what some of our talented students have been making below…. Making felt jewellery is a creative and simple technique that can easily be continued at home. With the rising cost of silver and precious […]

This week sees the Launch of the much anticipated London Jewellery School Membership Scheme. Where by members are entitled to exclusive benefits as listed below. The scheme is excellent value for money as not only do you get a free £42.00 voucher to spend on LJS classes but you also get a year long listing […]

Young entrepreneur and Jewellery business guru Jessica Rose, Director of the London Jewellery School  shares her top tips on setting up in business with a focus on when your beloved hobby or new-found skill becomes a business… Many budding jewellers start making because they have a passion for jewellery, enjoy it as a hobby and […]

The London Jewellery School are currently looking for a new volunteer to help out in the studio and office starting early in 2012. The ideal candidate will be able to come in for ½ a day once a week during the office opening hours of 9am-6pm Monday-Friday. We also ask that volunteers can come in […]

Make 2012 the year you finally go for gold and set up your own jewellery business. For some much needed inspiration take a look at our brand new video of LJS director Jessica Rose sharing her top ten tips for setting up your own jewellery business. Don’t forget to comment if you like it or […]

Start the New Year with a bang with new classes at London Jewellery School 2012 is sure to be a year to remember here in London and LJS are not one to be left out so we have some mouthwatering new classes for you as well as all the golden oldies to get your creative […]

2011 has been nothing if not exciting for us here at LJS and we wanted to share a few of our best bits with you… Throughout the past 12 months we have taught 2713 students in 583 classes, have signed up 18 new students to the Diploma in Creative Jewellery and sold over 30 copies […]

Another week another competition – take a look at some of the stunning entries we had last week for our facebook competition. To join in next time ‘like’ our facebook page to be kept up-to-date. Merry Christmas Happy Making LJS x

LJS Launches the Distance Learning Jewellery Business Course This month saw the exciting launch of the long awaited Distance Learning Jewellery Business Course from LJS. If you have ever wanted to set up your own jewellery business but lack the business skills, know-how and confidence needed to make it a success then this course is designed […]

December is definitely party season and we had our own Christmas Party at the jewellery school last week with plenty of wine, beer, snacks and music. It was a fun evening and best of all, it was great to catch up with our students to see what they were up to. Who doesn’t love Pass-the-parcel […]