If you are looking to launch or grow your own jewellery business selling professional silver, gold, gemstone and metal work then this course is tailored to equip you with the technical making skills to do just that.
The course is taught one full day per week for a year (broken down into 3 terms) and you will learn to make professional quality jewellery, develop your designs, practice a vast array of making skills and hone your craft ready to sell or work in the jewellery industry.
See below for the course outline, what is included, who the course is ideal for, payment options and how to book.
Curriculum:
Term 1: Silver Term
Induction day
Week 1: Beginners Silver
Week 2: Soldering Masterclass
Week 3: Piercing, Polishing and Finishing
Week 4: Intermediate Silver Jewellery
Week 5: Stone Setting in Silver (Day 1)
Week 6: Stone Setting in Silver (Day 2)
Week 7: Technical Drawing
Week 8: Cold Connections
Week 9: Beginners Wax Carving
Week 10: Stone setting in Wax Carving
Week 11: Workshop Day
Week 12: Marking Day
Term 2: Professional Term
Week 1: Making Wedding Rings (For Customers)
Week 2: Working with Gold
Week 3: Intermediate Stone Setting 1: Collet Setting
Week 4: Intermediate Stone Setting 2: Irregular Settings
Week 5: Workshop Day & Founder Q&A Session
Week 6: Intermediate Stone Setting 3: Claw
Week 7: Jewellery Design (Commission Brief Set)
Week 8: Beginners Enamelling
Week 9: Intermediate Enamelling
Week 10: Working to Commission (Making A Piece)
Week 11: Workshop Day
Week 12: Marking Day
Term 3: Mixed Media & Business Term
Week 1: Beading & Wire Wrapping
Week 2: Metal Clay 1 (Beginners & Gold)
Week 3: Metal Clay 2 (Textures and Moulds, Embellishments)
Week 4: Metal Clay 3 (Beads and Hollow Forms with Gold)
Week 5: Resin 1
Week 6: Resin 2
Week 7: Granulation and Fusing
Week 8: Perspex
Week 9: Jewellery Business
Week 10: Photograph Your Jewellery
Week 11: Workshop Day
Week 12: Marking Day
Please note: timetable is subject to change along with developments in the school programme.
What is included:
Included in the cost of this course are all your essential materials to make your items throughout the year. Unlike other courses we include materials such as silver, small amounts of gold etc. (Approx. value £700)
A beginners student toolkit to set up your own jewellery space at home
A year of membership to Jewellers Academy Membership with 100s of online tutorials to support your in-person learning (worth £365)
10 Teaching days, 1 workbench day and 1 marking day per term
1-2-1 mentorship with a tutor
A mini-professional photoshoot for your work at the end of the year (worth approx. £250)
Q&A session with LJS Founder Jessica Rose
Who is this course for?:
This course is aimed at beginner or intermediate level jewellers who want a full and intensive training in silver jewellery making skills in order to launch or develop a jewellery business, for personal development or in order to work in the jewellery trade.
Unlike other courses we focus on how you can build a profitable jewellery business yourself, with accompanying Jewellers Academy membership to help develop your business skills alongside your making skills. All of our tutors are active jewellers with experience working in the trade to share.
What can I do next?
Following this course you can launch or may already have launched and be working on your own jewellery business. You can develop your skills with the LJS Advanced Jewellery Diploma we encourage you to carry on regular jewellery making practice at home throughout and after the course to grow your new technical skills. You may also apply to jobs in the trade, or continue making for personal enjoyment.
Please note that this Diploma does not follow the same Term dates as an Academic school.
Fees and Payment Plans:
Total course fee: £6,497 (includes over £800 of materials)
Option 1: Pay in total before start of the course.
Option 2: Pay in 4 equal instalments of £1,125
First instalment three months before course start date (or at time of booking)
Second instalment before start of term 1
Third instalment payable at end of term 1
Fourth instalment payable at the start of term 2
Option 3: Pay in 12 monthly instalments of £375
(please note this option is only available if first payment is made 6 months or more before course start date)
Tutors and Mentorship:
The classes on this course are taught by experienced and successful designer jewellers including Helen Walls, Hayley Kruger, Penny Akester, Michelle Leaver, Amy Keeper.
You will be assigned a mentor for the course who will support you throughout your learning and will mark your work termly.
How to Join a Diploma:
Please visit the Jewellery Diploma website (link below)
We will get back to you asap (usually within 1-2 days)
If you would like to arrange a tour around the school or a phone consultation we can arrange this at your convenience
Initial payments are processed
We will send you your confirmation and see you on day 1 for a life-changing experience
Take a look at our Jewellery Diploma website for more information
T&C's:- Please note that the Diploma is offered on a first come first serve basis. Unfortunately we do not reserve placements.
