Everyone can make jewellery tel: 020 3176 0546

Everyone can make jewellery
100s of fun and professional jewellery classes in our lovely central London venue
tel: 020 3176 0546
www.londonjewelleryschool.co.uk
about London Jewellery School
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About LJS 3
The London Jewellery School is an independent training provider of fun and professional
Staff and Tutors
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jewellery courses, set up in 2009 by designer jeweller Jessica Rose.
Booking & Contacts
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Gift Vouchers
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Since then it has grown into the largest independent jewellery training centre in the UK and we
Private Tuition
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now run 100s of regular classes throughout the year including evening, weekend and midweek
Use our Studios
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Wedding Rings
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Parties & Events
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Membership10
Beading & Wire
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Metal Clay
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Silver Jewellery
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courses for adults. We also run very popular jewellery parties and hen parties and offer wedding
ring making workshops throughout the year. LJS now delivers the Diploma in Creative Jewellery,
which is a unique year-long assessed course covering a vast range of different practical jewellery
making skills and techniques.
With over 20 world-class tutors and more than 80 different classes to choose from there is
something at the school for everyone. We welcome all ages and abilities and pride ourselves in
creating a friendly and professional atmosphere in which to learn.
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Wax Carving
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All our classes are run in our three teaching studios in our premises in London’s Hatton Garden.
Resin and Perspex
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Day classes usually run from 10-5pm and evening classes from 6.30-9pm
Fashion and Design
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Wood Jewellery
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Polymer Clay
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Jewellery Business
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We look forward to welcoming you into our studio soon!
Craft42-43
Certification Classes
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Taster Classes
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the time of print. For full, up-to-date information on all
Diploma Courses
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our classes and events please check our website or give
Class Packages
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Class Finder
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Map and Directions
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Please note: All content in this brochure is correct at
us a call.
All of our class prices are inclusive of VAT.
© 2014 London Jewellery School
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staff & tutors
Jessica Rose
Sima Vaziry
Sunita Patel
Bronagh Miskelly
Gill Newton
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Rosie Sanders
Anna Campbell
Chu-mei Ho
Elizabeth Bone
Mary Ann Nelson
Zoe Harding
Michelle Leaver
Michelle Osborne
Kerry Bloom
Gail Florio
Natasha Williams
Melissa Hunt
Matt Cheetham
Rebecca Steiner
Amanda Baptiste
Debbie Carlton
Julia Rai
Penny Akester
Andy Moulang
Caren Hartley
Hayley Kruger
Emily Jones
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booking & contacts
use our studios
Booking
Private tuition and equipment use
You can book our classes online at www.londonjewelleryschool.co.uk or by calling
If you want to work on a particular technique or hone your skills
us on 020 3176 0546. Email us on [email protected] for more
after a class we have options to help you on your jewellery journey.
information on any courses.
Private tuition – Can’t make one of our scheduled classes? Want to
While all dates in this prospectus are correct at the time of publication changes
may be made and courses added during the year. These will be updated on our
website.
Gift Vouchers
Treat someone you love to the very special gift of jewellery making. It’s fun, relaxing
and you will never need to buy them jewellery again! Our gift vouchers are sent
out within 2 days by first class Royal Mail in a lovely gift envelope along with our
full school brochure for them to flick through and choose their ideal class.
Find us online
make a specific piece of jewellery? Need one-on-one tuition?
Then our private tuition sessions may be for you. The cost is £250 per day which
includes all basic materials. Please contact us for full details and to book.
Use our studio
Rent-a-bench – If you don’t have enough room at home or don’t have all the
tools and resources to make your jewellery why not come and use our studio?
From silver, glass and metal clay to resin and beading, you can use the space for
almost anything you like for just £30 per day or £150 for 10 days. Please check
with us that we have the tools you need and bring along your own consumables
(e.g. beads, silver, glass etc…) and make yourself at home.
We are very active online with a lovely blog and we are always on facebook and
twitter so come and say hi to us. Subscribe to the blog for up-to-date info, follow
Rent a kiln – You can use our kilns for firing metal clay and glass. If you have
us on twitter and ‘like’ us on facebook and we will be sure to like you back.
made some pieces and would like us to kiln fire them for you, then simply drop
them in to the studio and arrange a time to pick them up. Price is just £10 per
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full kiln.
Facebook - londonjewelleryschool1
Twitter - @jewelleryschool
Rent photography equipment – it is important to take good pictures of your
Pinterest – jewelleryschool
work if you want to sell jewellery. You can rent the use of our lights and light tent
Instagram - londonjewelleryschool
to take pictures in the studio for £35 per session.
Insta
You tube - London Jewellery School
There are no fixed appointments for these services, please contact us on
020 3176 0546 or [email protected] for more
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information and to book.
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wedding rings
parties & events
Make your own wedding rings
Jewellery and Hen Parties
What could be more romantic?
Want a fun, creative party idea? Why not book one of our jewellery parties for you and the
gang to have a good old get together and make some beautiful jewellery while you’re at it!
Make your special day truly amazing by coming along to London Jewellery School to make your
own wedding rings. We have a fully trained, professional jeweller who will guide and support
Prices around £49-65 per head. Includes all materials and a
you through making your own, personal rings.
yummy cupcake for each participant.
You choose the design and metal from a wide selection including white or yellow gold and we
Jewellery Workshops at your Workplace
will help you create them. No previous experience is necessary.
This 1-Day workshop is held upon arrangement at a time that suits you. Before booking we can
offer a free, no obligation consultation with you to look over the designs and styles. Then all you
have to do is book in a session, turn up on the day and make your rings!
£420 per couple, plus materials
To book your wedding ring class contact us on: 0203 176 0546
Creativity, teamwork and lots of fun!
Why not treat your staff to a wonderful day or evening of jewellery making?
Be it beaded or silver jewellery, we can design a workshop to fit your needs and our friendly
tutors will even come to your London venue to deliver the session.
And it’s not just for girls, men can make jewellery too!
Please contact us for more information.
Events
You can join us throughout the year for events at the studio including talks about jewellery
making, our annual open evening, monthly jewellery and craft get togethers and our annual
selling event where jewellery suppliers offer exclusive discounts.
Our events are open to everyone whether you have taken a class before or want to find out
more about what you can do.
To keep up to date with events news sign up to the newsletter by emailing
[email protected] or following our blog at
http://www.londonjewelleryschoolblog.com/
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membership
Become a member of the London Jewellery School
for just £22.00 and receive a FREE £50 taster class voucher...
Membership Benefits:
• Free taster class gift voucher (worth £50.00), which can also be used towards other classes.
Beginners Beading
One of our most popular classes. Learn to make your own personalised earrings, necklaces and
bracelets using a wide range of beads and fittings and leave with lots of information to help
you get started making your own jewellery at home. Most students make 5-7 finished pieces
of jewellery to take away.
• Listing for your jewellery-related business in the members’ directory on the LJS website
Recommend a Friend and get a £25 gift voucher
£126.00
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tutors: Hayley Kruger, Synnove Saelthun, Chu-mei Ho, Anna Campbell or Penny Akester
Dates: Sat 4 Jan, Fri 10 Jan, Sun 19 Jan, Wed 29 Jan, Thur 6 Feb, Fri 14 Feb, Sun 23 Feb,
Tue 27 Feb, Mon 10 Mar, Fri 21 Mar, Sun 30 Mar, Fri 4 April, Sat 12 April, Sat 19 April,
Tues 29 April, Mon 5 May, Sun 11 May, Fri 16 May, Tue 27 May, Sun 1 June, Mon 9 June,
Sat 14 June, Thur 26 June, Sun 6 July, Thur 10 July, Sun 20 July, Tue 29 July, Sat 9 Aug,
Wed 20 Aug, Tue 26 Aug, Sat 6 Sept, Fri 12 Sept, Sun 21 Sept, Tue 30 Sept, Fri 10 Oct,
Sun 19 Oct, Tue 28 Oct, Fri 7 Nov , Sun 16 Nov, Tue 25 Nov, Sat 6 Dec, Fri 12 Dec, Sun 21 Dec
If you recommend a friend... family member, sister, auntie, brother, god-daughter,
Intermediate Beading
colleague or pretty much anyone to LJS and they book a class with us (for the first time)
A must for keen beaders! In this intensive one-day class you will be taught a variety of
intermediate beading techniques including wire wrapping, using more complex bead patterns,
ring making and adding new materials to your beadwork.
• Discounts from our supplies partners.
• Ticket to annual VIP members’ networking event.
• The opportunity to display the LJS membership logo on your website and in promotion.
• Priority tickets to LJS events.
Individual Membership - £22.00 To find out more and to sign up visit www.londonjewelleryschool.co.uk/membership
then we will send you a complimentary £25 gift voucher that can be used towards any
class with us - just our little way of saying thank you. So if you were to recommend 5 friends, that would be £125 of gift vouchers, which could
buy you a full 1-day class at LJS (well £1 short!).
Here’s how it works...
1.Tell your friends how great LJS is and that they need to go book a class.
2. When they book online they need to put your full name in the ‘comments’ section at the checkout. If booking over the phone they need to tell us your name at the time of booking. £126.00
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tutors: Hayley Kruger, Chu-Mei Ho, Synnove Saelthun or Penny Akester
Dates: Wed 8 Jan, Fri 24 Jan, Sun 9 Feb, Mon 24 Feb, Tue 11 Mar, Wed 2 April, Sun 20 April,
Fri 2 May, Tue 20 May, Tue 10 June, Sun 29 June , Fri 11 July, Wed 23 July, Sun 10 Aug,
Thur 21 Aug, Wed 17 Sept, Fri 3 Oct, Wed 15 Oct, Sun 9 Nov, Wed 26 Nov, Sat 13 Dec,
Mon 22 Dec
3. We will find your details on our system and pop a voucher for £25 in the post to you the very next day.
The small print... Your friend has to be a new student to LJS who has never done a class with us before.
Recommendations cannot be redeemed retrospectively, they have to quote your name at time of booking (either
on the phone or online) otherwise it won’t count.
Your friend can book any LJS course including taster classes, 1-day classes, certification classes or the Diploma in
Creative Jewellery.
Gift vouchers can be used on any LJS courses or products and must be redeemed within 6 months. 10
There is no limit to the number of people you can recommend or the number of vouchers you can receive - so
get recommending!
Advanced Beading
Take your work to the next level. Techniques covered include more complex wire work,
creating structures to support your beads and wrapping difficult shaped stones and beads in a
professional way.
£126.00
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tutors: Hayley Kruger, Chu-Mei Ho, Synnove Saelthun or Sima Vaziry
Dates: Tue 11 Feb, Wed 19 Mar, Sun 4 May, Wed 18 June, Thur 24 July, Fri 19 Sept, Sun 30 Nov
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Beginners Wire Wrapping
Pearl Knotting
Learn the age-old technique of wire wrapping. A fantastic way of showing off shaped stones
The perfect class for anyone looking to introduce pearls into their jewellery making, or for
with no soldering or gluing required. You will learn to twist and interlock wire to create unique
anyone already working with pearls who would like to learn more about them. The class
statement pieces to take home with you.
combines practical pearl stringing with a theory-based session covering the history of pearls.
£132.00
£126.00
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tutors: Chu-Mei Ho or Kerry Bloom
Tutors: Sima Vaziry or Rebecca Steiner
Dates: Wed 15 Jan, Tue 18 Feb, Sun 23 Mar, Sun 6 April, Wed 30 April, Fri 30 May, Fri 13 June,
Dates: Sat 4 Jan, Wed 22 Jan, Sun 16 Feb, Fri 7 Mar, Sun 30 March, Thurs 17 April, Fri 23
Sun 13 July, Sun 24 Aug, Sun 7 Sept, Mon 13 Oct, Tue 11 Nov, Sun 7 Dec, Tue 23 Dec
May, Sun 22 June, Tue 8 July, Sun 10 Aug, Mon 1 Sept, Sun 5 Oct, Tue 21 Oct, Wed 12 Nov
Intermediate Wire Wrapping
Beading Evening Class
Take your wire wrapping skills to the next level!
In this fantastic evening class you will learn a wide range of basic and intermediate techniques
In this intermediate level class we will cover more complex wire wrapping techniques and
including tool use, bead stringing, creating pendants and earrings, and using silver wire to make
structures including making bracelets and more complex rings and pendants. This is a perfect
your own findings and clasps. Book early to avoid disappointment. Students usually make 10 or
follow on class from our beginners wire wrapping class and builds on the techniques learnt
more finished pieces to take home over the course.
there. It is also suitable for students who have done some of this style of wire wrapping before
and would like to work at a higher level to develop their skills. Students usually make 2-3 pieces
£210.00
of unique jewellery to take away.
Time: 6.30pm - 9:00pm (5 weeks in a row, one evening per week)
Tutors: Chu-Mei Ho, Penny Akester, Anna Campbell or Hayley Kruger
£132.00
Dates: Tues 14 Jan, Wed 5 Mar, Tues 6 May, Mon 7 July, Wed 10 Sept, Tues 4 Nov
Time: 10.00am - 5.00pm
Tutors: Chu-mei Ho or Kerry Bloom
Intro to Jewellery Making
Dates: Tue 28 Jan, Thur 17 April, Fri 20 June, Sun 31 Aug, Tue 14 Oct, Thur 18 Dec
Learn to make a lovely set of your own jewellery to take away in this fun-filled beginners class
for anyone wanting to spend a few hours making their own designer bling. Suitable for absolute
Beginners Wire Weaving
beginners, the focus of this class is creativity and fun, having a go and making something lovely
Learn to make stunning woven bead and wire jewellery with this effective weaving technique
to take home. Each student will have the chance to make a full set of matching earrings,
that can be easily practiced at home. The class will cover two types of weave and how to make
necklace and bracelet.
hook and eye clasps. During the class students make a pair of earrings and a bracelet and
develop the skills needed to make necklaces in their own time.
£55.00
Time: 2.00pm - 5.00pm
£132.00
Tutors: Rebecca Steiner or Chu-mei Ho
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Dates: Sun 19 Jan, Sun 2 Mar, Sat 12 April, Sun 25 May, Sun 15 June, Sun 27 July,
Tutors: Kerry Bloom
Sun 7 Sept, Sun 19 Oct, Sun 30 Nov
Dates: Sun 2 Feb, Thur 17 April, Fri 13 June, Sun 7 Sept, Thurs 27 Nov
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metal clay
Beginners Tiara Making
Beginners Metal Clay
Learn how to make your own beautiful tiara with head pins to match in our Beginners Tiara
Learn to make solid silver jewellery using magical metal clay! This full day class covers three
Making class. Techniques covered include how to measure and make a tiara to fit, creating tiara
projects: a textured pair of earrings, a small charm using moulding compound and a stone set
bands, decorating using fans, flowers and trees and making hair accessories.
pendant. You will be amazed what can be achieved.
£126.00
£132.00
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00pm
Tutors: Gail Florio, Mary Ann Nelson or Chu-mei Ho
Tutors: Mary Ann Nelson, Sima Vaziry, Chu-mei Ho or Anna Campbell
Dates: Wed 12 Feb, Sat 26 April, Tue 17 June, Sun 24 Aug, Thur 2 Oct, Wed 10 Dec
Dates: Sun 5 Jan, Tue 14 Jan, Sun 26 Jan, Thur 30 Jan, Tue 4 Feb, Sun 16 Feb, Fri 21 Feb,
Tiara and Wedding Jewellery 3-Day Intensive
Wed 26 Feb, Sun 9 Mar, Tue 18 Mar, Sun 6 April, Tue 15 April, Mon 21 April, Fri 25 April,
Fri 9 May, Sun 18 May, Wed 28 May, Thur 5 June, Sun 15 Jun, Tue 24 June, Sat 28 June,
A fantastic three-day class which will take you from beginner to experienced tiara and wedding
Mon 7 July, Wed 16 July , Sun 27 July, Thur 7 Aug, Sat 23 Aug, Sat 30 Aug, Tue 9 Sept,
jeweller. You will learn to make a full range of tiaras and wedding jewellery as well as pick up
Sun 14 Sept, Wed 1 Oct, Sat 11 Oct, Thur 16 Oct, Sun 26 Oct, Wed 5 Nov, Fri 14 Nov,
valuable hints and tips on setting up your own tiara and wedding jewellery business. Includes
Sun 23 Nov, Fri 28 Nov, Thur 11 Dec, Sat 20 Dec
beginners and intermediate tiara making techniques as well as beading techniques to create
beautiful wedding jewellery.
Fingerprint Jewellery
This class will provide you with all the practical information needed to set up your own fingerprint
£350.00
jewellery business. It is also perfect for anyone who wants to make fingerprint jewellery for
Time: 10.00am – 5.00pm (on three consecutive days)
themselves, friends or family. You will usually make three pieces including charms and pendants.
Tutors: Gail Florio, Mary Ann Nelson or Chu-mei Ho
Dates: Fri 28 Feb-Sun 2 Mar, Fri 6 June - Sun 8 June, Tue 2 Sept - Thur 4 Sept
£138.00
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tutors: Sima Vaziry or Chu-mei Ho
Dates: Fri 17 Jan, Wed 5 Mar, Sun 27 April, Wed 4 June, Sat 12 July, Sat 4 Oct, Tue 16 Dec
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metal clay
Prints and Drawings in Metal Clay
Paper Metal Clay
Learn to transform drawings, handwriting and prints into silver in this creative class. Bring along
Learn how to work in the paper form of metal clay in this fun and intensive day class. Throughout
your own images drawn by your little ones, family or friends. Throughout the day you will
the day you will have the chance to make pieces of jewellery using PMC paper and Art Clay
learn how to turn these drawings into stamps, which are then used in metal clay to make solid
Paper. Techniques covered include, origami and weaving with metal clay paper. Students usually
silver pieces of jewellery. Also a great class to combine with fingerprint jewellery as a fantastic
make 2-3 pieces of unique jewellery to take away.
business idea.
£138.00
£132.00
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tutors: Chu-Mei Ho
Tutors: Sima Vaziry or Chu-Mei Ho
Dates: Wed 23 Jan, Sun 19 May, Sun 3 Nov
Dates: Mon 27 Jan, Tue 1 April, Wed 14 May, Wed 9 July, Sat 18 Oct, Sun 14 Dec
Silver and Copper Clay
Adding Colour to Metal Clay
Learn to work with copper clay alongside silver metal clay in this exciting action-packed class.
Learn two lovely ways of adding colour to metal clay in this fun and engaging class. All students
Copper clay is much cheaper than silver clay, allowing you to make much bigger pieces such
will begin by making two pieces of simple metal clay jewellery (usually a pendant and pair of
as bracelets and larger pendants. Spend the day experimenting, learning about the differences
earrings). In the afternoon you will learn how to add resin and polymer clay to your pieces as
between working with silver and copper clays and make lots of lovely pieces to take home with
an excellent way of adding colour to your creations. No previous experience is necessary, as we
you. This class is suitable for all levels so whether you have worked in metal clay before or not
will start from the basics. Students who have previous experience in metal clay may be able to
there is something for everyone.
make more complex pieces.
£132.00
£132.00
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tutors: Chu-Mei Ho
Tutors: Mary Ann Nelson or Sima Vaziry
Dates: Tue 21 Jan, Sun 13 April, Wed 11 June, Sat 20 Dec
Dates: Thurs 31 Jan, Sun 7 April, Wed 5 June, Sat 3 Aug, Wed 30 Oct, Fri 13 Dec
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metal clay
Intermediate Metal Clay
Make a Metal Clay Locket
A great follow on class from the Beginners Metal Clay. It is suitable for anyone who has attended
Description: Learn to make your own swing open metal clay locket in this advanced level
the beginners metal clay class or has previous experience in metal clay and would like to learn
intensive metal clay class (25 grams of metal clay is included in the class price).
new techniques in order to take their work up to the next level. Like all of our courses this is an
intensive day where we will fit in lots of info and techniques over a range of different projects to
Our expert tutor will guide you through the whole process from start to finish in making
engage and inspire you. Techniques covered in this class include: making Pandora-style beads,
your own personal locket, including different techniques such as dry construction, adding
adding gold to metal clay, ring making, setting a stone with syringe clay and much more.
decorations, creating the hinge and correcting mistakes. This is an advanced level class so it is
recommended that you have attended at least the beginners and intermediate level classes and
£138.00
ideally had some time to practice at home in between, that way you will get the most out of
Time: 10:00am - 5.00pm
the class. Tutors: Chu-Mei Ho or Sima Vaziry
Dates: Fri 31 Jan, Thur 6 Mar, Sun 13 Apr, Wed 21 May, Fri 4 July, Sun 31 Aug, Fri 17 Oct, Mon 8 Dec
£165.00
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Stone Setting in Metal Clay
Tutors: Chu-mei Ho
This is an intermediate metal clay class where you can learn to work with stones in your metal
Dates: Thur 24 Apr, Wed 2 July, Mon 22 Dec
clay. Throughout the day you will learn techniques for setting natural stones and Cubic Zirconias.
Techniques covered in this class include: setting a natural cabochon stone, dry setting CZ’s and
Metal Clay Evening Class
combining metal clay with glass. Stones are a great way of adding value and colour to your
This beginners metal clay class gives you a chance to work with a fantastic material that
pieces and they look fantastic too! This is a class not to be missed and will move your metal clay
produces great results. In each of the 5 weeks we will be working towards making a new piece
creations on leaps and bounds.
of beautiful silver jewellery that you can take home with you. Projects covered include: textured
earrings, a wrap over ring, a stone set pendant, syringe pendant, basic bead making and much
£138.00
more.
Time: 10:00am - 5.00pm
Tutors: Chu-Mei Ho or Sima Vaziry
£252.00
Dates: Mon 7 Jan, Mon 26 Jan, Tue 25 Feb, Thurs 27 March, Sun 20 April, Mon 2 June,
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm (5 weeks in a row, one evening per week)
Sat 6 July, Sat 6 Sept, Sun 5 Oct, Fri 24 Oct, Tue 9 Dec
Tutors: Sima Vaziry or Chu-Mei Ho
Dates: Wed 22 Jan, Tues 25 Mar, Mon 2 June, Tues 16 Sept, Wed 19 Nov
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silver jewellery
Beginners Silver Jewellery
Soldering Masterclass
Learn to make lovely silver jewellery using traditional techniques including sawing, soldering,
Soldering is one of the most challenging but essential skills when working in silver. To help
annealing, filing and polishing. During the day you will make at least one finished piece of silver
you get to grips with all the techniques we have a special masterclass focusing on soldering.
jewellery to take home with you. Small class sizes allow great tuition – a fun class not to be
missed!
£132.00
Techniques covered include: soldering multiple joins on the same piece, soldering in awkward
places and troubleshooting. This is an intermediate level class but we will start from the basics
of soldering and work to your level.
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tutors: Rosie Sanders, Hayley Kruger, Liz Bone, Zoe Harding, Melissa Hunt, Rebecca Steiner,
£132.00
Michelle Leaver or Caren Hartley
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Dates: Sat 4 Jan, Sat 18 Jan, Tue 21 Jan, Sun 26 Jan, Fri 31 Jan, Wed 5 Feb, Sun 9 Feb,
Tutors: Elizabeth Bone, Rebecca Steiner, Melissa Hunt, Caren Hartley, or Hayley Kruger
Tue 11 Feb, Sun 16 Feb, Thurs 27 Feb, Sun 2 Mar, Sat 8 Mar, Sun 16 Mar, Tue 18
Dates: Sat 25 Jan, Thur 13 Feb, Fri 14 Mar, Sun 20 April, Fri 25 April, Tue 20 May,
Mar, Fri 21 Mar, Sun 30 Mar, Fri 4 April, Sat 12 April, Wed 16 April, Mon 21 April,
Sun 8 June, Wed 2 July, Mon 28 July, Sun 17 Aug, Fri 5 Sept, Sun 28 Sept, Fir 17 Oct, Tue 4
Sun 27 April, Tue 29 April, Sat 3 May, Sun 11 May, Tue 13 May, Sat 17 May, Mon 19 May,
Nov, Sat 29 Nov, Thur 18 Dec
Wed 28 May, Sun 1 June, Fri 6 June, Sun 15 June, Wed 18 June, Mon 30 June, Tue 1 July,
Sat 5 July, Fri 11 July, Tue 15 July, Fri 25 July, Thur 31 July, Sat 2 Aug, Fri 8 Aug, Sat 16 Aug,
Tue 19 Aug, Sun 24 Aug, Tue 2 Sept, Sat 13 Sept, Sun 21 Sept, Fri 26 Sept, Tue 30 Sept,
Sun 5 Oct, Tue 14 Oct, Sun 19 Oct, Wed 22 Oct, Mon 27 Oct, Fri 31 Oct, Sun 2 Nov,
Wed 5 Nov, Fri 14 Nov, Fri 21 Nov, Tue 25 Nov, Sun 30 Nov, Fri 5 Dec, Sat 13 Dec,
Wed 17 Dec, Sun 21 Dec
Recycle your Silver Jewellery
People who have been working in silver for a while will have a collection of scrap and even
pieces that didn’t work or are unwanted. This class forms an introduction into melting and
reworking scrap metal to create new pieces. During the class you will melt down your own
scrap metal and through the use of forging and forming techniques, rework it into useable
Intermediate Silver Jewellery
sheet and wire for future use. The class will also cover hints and tips for: mixing gold alloys,
This class is the perfect follow on from the beginners silver jewellery class and will allow you
melting down old jewellery, and home casting.
to practise your existing skills and learn new techniques. Examples of some of the pieces made
on this course include: rings with multiple solder joins, cuffs with pierced detail, bangles and
domed pieces.
£132.00
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
£132.00
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tutors: Rebecca Steiner
Dates: Wed 29 Jan, Fri 28 Mar, Sun 4 May, Wed 9 July, Thurs 4 Sept, Sun 23 Nov
Tutors: Sun 5 Jan, Wed 22 Jan, Fri 14 Feb, Sun 9 Mar, Tue 1 April, Thur 24 April, Sun 18 May,
Wed 4 June, Fri 27 June, Sun 3 July, Tue 12 Aug, Sun 14 Sept, Wed 8 Oct, Tue 28 Oct,
Tue 18 Nov, Sun 14 Dec
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silver jewellery
Chain Making
Stone Setting in Silver (2 Days)
Learn to make your own chains using silver and copper wire. Techniques covered in this class
This is an intensive 2-day class that will take your silver jewellery to the next level. You will learn
include: making your own jump rings in different shapes and sizes, soldering jump rings,
a range of different stone settings including a simple rub over setting, a tube setting and a basic
texturing links and experimenting with different chain designs from small and intricate to
gypsy set. This is an intensive intermediate level class so come prepared! It will really move your
chunky and statement. Chains can be worn alone or can be used to enhance other jewellery by
work on leaps and bounds and promises not to disappoint. All materials including stones and
adding beads, pendants and charms.
silver will be provided. Not suitable for beginners.
£132.00
£252.00
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm (Two consecutive days)
Tutors: Gill Newton, Melissa Hunt or Rebecca Steiner
Tutors: Gill Newton, Melissa Hunt, Zoe Harding or Rebecca Steiner
Dates: Mon 20 Jan, Sun 13 April, Fri 20 June, Wed 27 Aug, Tues 11 Nov
Dates: Sat 11 - Sun 12 Jan, Thur 23 - Fri 24 Jan, Sat 22 - 23 Feb, Tues 11 - Wed 12 Mar,
Sat 5 - Sun 6 April, Tue 22 - 23 April, Thur 15 - Fri 16 May, Sat 21 - Sun 22 June,
Thurs 3 - Fri 4 July, Sat 26 - Sun 27 July, Sat 9 - Sun 10 Aug, Thur 28 - Fri 29 Aug,
Tue 23 - Wed 24 Sept, Thurs 23 - Fri 24 Oct, Sat 15 - Sun 16 Nov, Wed 10 - Thurs 11 Dec
Intermediate Stone Setting
This class is suitable for students who have attended our 2-day stone setting course or who
are confident in basic stone setting techniques and would like to spend a day experimenting
with more intermediate/ advanced techniques such as a tension setting, building a claw setting
or setting irregular cabochons. Our expert tutor will guide you through one or two types of
settings throughout the day or troubleshooting with current settings you are working on. If
there is something specific you would like to cover please check before booking.
£132.00
Time: 10.00am - 5.00pm
Tutors: Gill Newton or Melissa Hunt
Dates: Tue 25 Feb, Mon 14 April, Tue 24 June, Sat 30 Aug, Wed 12 Nov
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silver jewellery
Polishing and Finishing Masterclass
Beginners Silver Jewellery Evening Class
Polishing and finishing your jewellery is a very important process and in most classes there isn’t
This evening course runs over 5 weeks and covers the basic techniques of making traditional silver
time to focus on this area. This class is a full day dedicated to polishing and finishing. Techniques
jewellery. Techniques covered include sawing, annealing, soldering, filing, polishing and adding
covered include obtaining a mirror finish, correct filing techniques, use of different tools, satin
finishes, texturing, cleaning up joints and much more. This class will move your work on in leaps
and bounds!
texture. During the course students normally make 2 - 3 pieces to take home and wear with pride.
£252.00
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm (5 weeks in a row, one evening per week)
Tutors: Melissa Hunt, Elizabeth Bone, Rebecca Steiner, Hayley Kruger, Michelle Leaver or Caren Hartley
£132.00
Dates: Mon 6 Jan, Wed 15 Jan, Tues 4 Feb, Mon 10 Feb, Wed 26 Feb, Tues 18 Mar,
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed 2 April, Tues 22 April, Wed 7 May, Fri 16 May, Tues 27 May, Wed 18 June, Mon 30 June,
Tutors: Hayley Kruger, Elizabeth Bone, Rebecca Steiner or Melisa Hunt
Tues 1 July, Wed 6 Aug, Tues 19 Aug, Mon 8 Sept, Wed 17 Sept, Tue 1 Oct, Mon 20 Oct,
Dates: Fri 7 Feb, Sat 19 April, Mon 16 June, Fri 22 Aug, Sun 12 Oct, Tue 9 Dec
Make a Pair of Cufflinks
Wed 5 Nov, Tues 11 Nov
Intermediate Silver Jewellery Evening Class
This class is the perfect follow on from the beginners silver jewellery class and will allow you
Make a personal pair of solid silver cufflinks from scratch in this fun and intensive ½ day class.
to practise your existing skills and learn new techniques. Examples of some of the pieces made
Whether for yourself or as an extra special gift, silver cufflinks are classic treasures and making
on this course include: rings with multiple solder joins, cuffs with pierced detail, bangles and
your own means that they will be truly unique and one-of-a kind. You will be guided by our
domed pieces.
expert tutor in cutting out your shape and adding textures or engraving before soldering the
backs together. This class is suitable for complete beginners.
£70.00
£252.00
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm (5 weeks in a row, one evening per week)
Tutors: Melissa Hunt, Elizabeth Bone, Rebecca Steiner or Hayley Kruger
Dates: Mon 14 Jan, Tues 9 April, Mon 1 July, Mon 7 Oct
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Tutors: Gill Newton or Melissa Hunt
Silver Etching
Dates: Sun 19 Jan, Sun 2 March, Sat 12 April, Sun 25 May, Sun 15 June, Sun 27 July, Sun 7
Learn how to etch images, text or patterns on to silver in our new silver etching class. Etching
Sept, Sun 19 Oct, Sun 30 Nov
is the process of creating shallow markings in silver using an acid and a resist. It is a great way
of adding patterns or text and can also be seen under transparent enamels. During the day you
will make 2-3 etched pieces from copper and silver
to take home.
£132.00
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tutors: Melissa Hunt
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silver jewellery
glass
Cold Connections
Enamel
Learn how to ‘cold connect’ jewellery components together without the use of solder. You will
Learn the fantastic technique of enameling in this intensive and fun-filled day. Enameling allows
be guided through the techniques of hinge making, riveting and tab making to broaden your
you to add colour and style to your jewellery through the medium of glass. Throughout the day
skill set and give you an opportunity to introduce such materials as plastic, wood, stone, shell
you will be able to make 2-3 lovely enameled pieces to take away with you.
and fabric in to your work.
£132.00
£132.00
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tutors: Michelle Leaver, Melissa Hunt, Rebecca Steiner or Rosie Sanders
Tutors: Liz Bone or Melissa Hunt
Dates: Thurs 16 Jan, Sun 23 Feb, Fri 11 April, Sun 18 May, Sun 29 June, Sat 16 Aug, Sun 28 Sept,
Dates: Tue 28 Jan, Sat 26 April, Mon 11 Aug, Wed 3 Dec
Sun 9 Nov, Fri 19 Dec
Fold Forming
Fused Glass Jewellery
Invented by goldsmith Charles Lewton-Brain in the late 1980s, this technique involves repeatedly
Come along and learn to make lovely jewellery using glass! You will learn the basic glass cutting
annealing, folding and hammering sheet metal to produce unique, organic and strong three
techniques and principles of tack-fusing and full-fusing. Be warned, this is addictive - fantastic
dimensional shapes.
colours, low costs and great results. This class is suitable for absolute beginners.
£132.00
£126.00
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tutors: Liz Bone or Melissa Hunt
Tutors: Chu-mei Ho or Natalie Doncaster
Dates: Thur 20 Mar, Sat 6 Sept, Fri 12 Dec
Dates: Sun 2 Feb, Thurs 20 Mar, Sat 26 April, Sun 8 June, Sun 20 July, Sat 30 Aug,
Sun 12 Oct, Tues 9 Dec
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wax carving
wax carving
Beginners Wax Carving
Beginners Wax Carving Evening Class
Learn the age old technique of lost wax carving - a fascinating way of making silver and gold
Learn the age old technique of lost wax carving - a fascinating way of making silver and gold
jewellery. In this class you will learn a range of techniques for carving solid shapes – for example
jewellery. Over 5 weeks you will learn a range of techniques for carving solid shapes – for
pendants and rings – as well as adding texture and patterns. The wax pieces you make would
example pendants and rings – as well as adding texture and patterns. The wax pieces you make
then be sent to the casters who make a mould and then cast the piece in solid silver or gold.
are then sent to the casters who make a mould and then cast the piece in solid silver or gold.
PLEASE NOTE: BECAUSE THIS IS A ONE DAY COURSE WE WILL ONLY BE WORKING IN WAX AS
The following week the wax designs will come back in silver and you will learn how to clean up
WE WILL NOT HAVE TIME TO SEND THE PIECE OFF TO BE CAST IN SILVER. You will leave at the
the castings so that they are ready to wear. Students will need to pay for the silver or gold used
end of the day with your wax pieces and we will provide you will all the information you need
in their castings - this amount varies by weight and the tutor can advise you with an estimate
for where to get your pieces cast.
before sending the pieces off.
£126.00
£210.00
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm (5 weeks in a row, one evening per week)
Tutors: Caren Hartley or Rebecca Steiner
Tutors: Caren Hartley or Rebecca Steiner
Dates: Sun 19 Jun, Wed 5 Mar, Fri 18 April, Wed 21 May, Sun 13 July, Sat 23 Aug,
Dates: Mon 13 Jan, Wed 19 Mar, Tues 10 June, Wed 24 Sept,
Mon 20 Oct, Sat 6 Dec
Intermediate Wax Carving
This is a great follow on class from our beginners wax carving course, but is also great for anyone
who has done some wax carving before and would like to take their skills to the next level.
Areas and techniques covered in this class include: building on your existing skills and learning
how to measure and carve your design to a specific size, learning how to make symmetrical
pieces, developing ideas and creating a collection of cast pieces. PLEASE NOTE: BECAUSE THIS
IS A ONE DAY COURSE WE WILL ONLY BE WORKING IN WAX AS WE WILL NOT HAVE TIME TO
SEND THE PIECE OFF TO BE CAST IN SILVER.
£126.00
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tutors: Caren Hartley
Dates: Fri 28 Feb, Thur 22 May, Sun 6 July, Tue 21 Oct, Sun 7 Dec
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resin and perspex
resin and perspex
Resin Jewellery (2 Days)
Perspex Jewellery
Resin is a fantastic material to work with, particularly in the current climate as it is very affordable
and versatile. In this fun class you will have 2 days to experiment with resin and make a whole
range of pieces including rings, bangles, pendants and earrings. Techniques covered include:
how to mix the resin correctly, adding colour, adding insertions such as glitter, feathers, charms
and other objects, mould making, sanding and polishing to give a professional finish and adding
findings to make finished pieces of jewellery.
Learn to make funky, fashionable jewellery in our intensive Perspex class. Perspex is a really
versatile material which is affordable and available in a huge range of colours. In this actionpacked class suitable for all levels our expert tutor will guide you through the process of making
perspex jewellery. Techniques covered include: designing pieces in perspex, sawing out shapes,
using heat to bend curves, joining multiple layers together, filing and polishing and much more.
Not to be missed!
£252.00
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tutors: Michael Milloy or Mary-Ann Nelson
Dates: Sat 11 - Sun 12 Jan, Sat 8 - Sun 9 Feb, Wed 9 - Thurs 10 April, Sat 31 May - Sun 1 June,
Sat 2 - Sun 3 Aug, Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sept, Mon 15 - Tue 16 Dec
£126.00
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tutors: Michael Milloy or Natasha Williams
Dates: Thurs 23 Jan, Sun 9 March, Fri 18 April, Sun 11 May, Sun 22 June, Sat 9 Aug,
Sun 21 Sept, Sun 2 Nov, Wed 17 Dec
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fashion and design
fashion and design
Fashion Jewellery
Jewellery Design
Learn how to make fashion jewellery and ways to get by in the world of fashion from one of
Design is one of the most important aspects of making jewellery yet it is often overlooked. This
our expert fashion jewellers. Throughout this intensive one-day course you will explore current
class has been designed to provide you with a range of skills that will really benefit you when
trends from catwalk to high street and will create your own work through mood boards, design
it comes to developing your work. This approach is not about technical drawing but about
development and practical jewellery making. Expect to leave with a few finished pieces of
finding inspiration and pushing your ideas to create really unique pieces of jewellery. Topics
jewellery, mood boards and plenty of inspiration and expert advice to get you started on making
covered include: where to find inspiration (we have lots of magazines, books, samples and
your own fashion jewellery. This is one of our only mixed media classes where you will work in
weird and wonderful things to get you going), basic sketching for designs, choosing the right
a range of materials from beads and chain to ribbon, leather and fabric. A very inspiring class
scale, finding the appropriate materials for your designs and building up a collection. This is an
not to be missed!
extremely useful and practical class for any jeweller and will give you the confidence you need
to go away and carry on designing.
£126.00
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
£126.00
Tutors: Anna Campbell or Hayley Kruger
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Dates: Sun 12 Jan, Fri 7 Feb, Tue 4 Mar, Thur 13 Mar, Wed 16 April, Tue 13 May, Sun 25 May,
Tutors: Rebecca Steiner, Zoe Harding or Hayley Kruger
Fri 27 June, Sat 26 July, Mon 25 Aug, Tue 16 Sept, Sun 12 Oct, Tue 4 Nov, Fri 19 Dec
Dates: Thurs 20 Feb, Sat 22 Mar, Wed 7 May, Sun 29 June, Mon 1 Sept, Fri 10 Oct, Wed 26 Nov
Technical Drawing for Jewellery
Learn how to draw accurate technical drawings for jewellery making in this one-day intensive
course with our expert tutor who has industry experience drawing and designing for Vivienne
Westwood. You will begin by looking at some drawings and learning the basic techniques of
mapping out and creating high quality black and white outline drawings from different angles
to provide either to your customers, jewellers for design or as part of your own design portfolio.
No previous drawing skills are necessary as this is a beginner’s level class.
£126.00
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Tutors: Zoe Harding
Dates: Wed 12 Feb, Sun 23 Mar, Mon 12 May, Thur 19 June, Fri 1 Aug, Wed 1 Oct, Fri 28 Nov
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polymer clay
wood Jewellery
Wood Carved Jewellery
Polymer Clay Beads and Jewellery
Wood is a versatile, natural material that can be manipulated to produce both delicate and
Polymer clay is a fantastic material and perfectly affordable for the current economic climate.
large-scale contemporary jewellery. As a material, wood lends itself to a vast range of decorative
It is more commonly known as Fimo or Sculpey . Once it has been heated in an oven it hardens
techniques and is a beautifully sculptural medium to work in. This one-day introduction provides
and can produce amazing results. In this class we will cover all the basics of working with
an opportunity for students to experiment with a range of tools and preservative treatments.
polymer clay to make beads and finished pieces of jewellery. Some of the main techniques
Students can expect to design and produce two to three pieces each, ranging from pendants
covered include: conditioning the clay, caning, forming different shapes, making blends and
and earrings to brooches, rings and cufflinks. Using tools and techniques suitable for the home
mixing colours, using specialist tools and resources, baking, sanding and buffing and much
or small workshop, students will get lots of ideas and inspiration in order to kick start their own
more.
wood work at home.
£126.00
£126.00
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Tutors: Debbie Carlton
Tutors: Rosie Sanders
Dates: Thurs 6 Feb, Sat 19 April, Tue 1 July, Sun 23 Nov
Dates: Tue 14 Jan, Sun 27 April, Sun 17 Aug, Thurs 18 Dec
Polymer Clay Bangles
Make a stylish polymer clay bangle in this intermediate polymer clay class. Using a metal
armature for strength you will learn a step-by-step process for producing beautiful bangles
using a variety of millefiori canes and various surface designs. The scope for individual creativity
is endless and this process is suitable for all levels, beginners and intermediate alike. This is a fun
and creative day and is a great follow on from the beginner’s polymer clay class.
£126.00
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Tutors: Debbie Carlton or Chu-mei Ho
Dates: Thurs 6 Feb, Sat 22 June, Sun 9 Nov
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jewellery business
jewellery business
Distance Learning Jewellery Business Course
Jewellery Business Day
This course is aimed at jewellers or soon to be jewellers who would like information and advice
This course is aimed at jewellers or would-be jewellers who would like a kick-start in setting
as well as a kick-start in setting up their own jewellery business. Through the course material
up their own jewellery business. This is an intense day packed full of information and advice to
you will be guided by jewellery business expert Jessica Rose, on a whole range of topics in
help you get started promoting and selling your jewellery. Topics covered include: marketing,
relation to running a jewellery business.
PR, websites, photography, budgeting, pricing and selling, getting into galleries and shops,
What is included: CD containing videos on each aspect of running a jewellery business,
comprehensive workbook full of information, as well as hints and tips on setting up and running
your own successful jewellery business. A supplementary case studies booklet with advice from
professional jewellers working in the industry today. You will also receive full membership to the
London Jewellery School, a £50 class voucher and discounts from our suppliers. Excellent value
and an invaluable resource for budding jewellers.
packaging, legal requirements and networking. The day is structured around class discussions
and written tasks. Please note there is no practical jewellery making on this course.
£132.00
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tutors: Hayley Kruger or Rosie Sanders
Dates: Sun 5 Jan, Thurs 13 Jan, Sun 23 Mar, Sun 4 May, Thurs 12 June, Sat 26 July,
This course can be ordered from us at any time and will be sent to you within 2 working days.
Wed 10 Sept, Sun 26 Oct, Sun 7 Dec, Tue 23 Dec
Check our website or contact us for full info.
Photograph Your Jewellery
£99.00 plus £5.00 postage
Taking great photos of your jewellery is a challenging but really essential skill, especially when
Tutors: Jessica Rose, Hayley Kruger and Anna Campbell
promoting your work or selling online. In this class students will need to bring their own digital
camera and will be taken through all the basics of photography and learn how to take the
PR for Your Jewellery Business
best possible photos. Areas covered in this class include: using and looking after your camera,
Running a jewellery business or trying to sell your jewellery but don’t know how to get the
lighting, background and setups, shutter speed, aperture and white balance.
message out there and get more customers to your business? Then this class focusing on raising
the profile of your jewellery business could be just the extra kick you need. The course will
cover; who are the press, how to write a press release, difference between press and other areas
of marketing, identifying the pitfalls and much more. Taught by expert jewellers with years of
experience working with the press for their jewellery business.
£50.00
£126.00
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tutors: Matt Cheetham or Synnove Saelthun
Dates: Thurs 30 Jan, Sun 16 Mar, Fri 25 April, Fri 30 May, Sun 13 July, Sat 23 Aug,
Wed 22 Oct, Thurs 11 Dec
Time: 6.30pm – 9.00pm
Tutors: Anna Campbell
Dates: Thurs 6 Mar, Mon 23 June, Tues 30 Sept, Mon 1 Dec
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jewellery business
Building a Website for Your Jewellery Business
Social Media for Your Jewellery Business
In this one day intensive class students will set up their own websites using the free and simple
To actively promote your jewellery business you need to be using the free social media that
to use website creation tool weebly.com. This class has been designed for new or existing
is out there. Students will set up business accounts and learn how to effectively promote
jewellery business owners who would like to set up a website - whether to showcase their
their business on twitter, facebook and pinterest and to link social media accounts to create a
work or to sell from alternative sites e.g. etsy, folksy etc. The class will look at: choosing colours
coherent look to their business. This course is designed for beginners with no knowledge or
and layouts; creating different pages; purchasing a domain name; and being confident making
experience of social media.
changes.
£126.00
£126.00
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tutors: Anna Campbell
Tutors: Anna Campbell
Dates: Fri 7 Mar, Tue 6 May , Tue 8 July, Sat 25 Oct, Tue 16 Dec
Insta
Dates: Tue 4 Mar, Wed 24 May, Wed 30 July, Sat 20 Sept, Mon 15 Dec
Creating Your Own Jewellery Blog
Getting Your Business Seen on Google
Handmade jewellery is more popular than ever but how do you get your story across? Many
Search engine optimisation (SEO) is the way you ensure your website, blog etc appear higher
people looking to buy unique and handmade items want to know the story behind them and
up the Google search - so it is important for every jewellery business. You will be able to use the
the maker. A blog (short for weblog - a type of online diary) is an excellent way of connecting
knowledge from this class to ensure your online presence from your website, social media, blog
with buyers. In this class students will learn how to set up a free blog and format to be attractive
etc is optimised - that is giving you as high a Google ranking as possible. Issues covered in this
and match any other business branding, as well as practise writing posts.
class include: Learning what people search for; how to ensure your website/blog/social media
etc can be optimised; and understanding keywords and how to use them.
£50.00
Time: 6.30pm – 9.00pm
£50.00
Tutors: Anna Campbell
Time: 6.30pm – 9.00pm
Dates: Fri 11 April, Thurs 14 Aug, Mon 10 Nov
Tutors: Anna Campbell
Dates: Tues 18 Feb, Mon 12 May, Thurs 21 Aug, Tues 25 Nov
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jewellery business
jewellery business
Jewellery Business 5-Day Intensive
Business Bootcamp (6 days)
Spend 5 intensive days in our studios learning how to make your own beaded and silver
If you are serious about running or growing a jewellery business as a full-time enterprise then
jewellery, as well as plenty of business skills to give you a kick-start in setting up your own
this highly intensive 6-day bootcamp is for you. Our professional experts will take you through
jewellery business. The practical skills covered include beginners and intermediate beading,
all the key areas you need to work on to develop a successful business model. Each day in this
beginners metal clay and beginners silver jewellery. Alongside these practical jewellery making
course will focus on a specific area of the business, looking at what you want to achieve and
skills the course also covers business skills including: pricing and selling your jewellery, getting
into galleries and shops, photographing your jewellery, marketing, legal requirements, websites
and much more.
Please note this course is suitable for beginners but is very intensive so be prepared to work
hard to get great results.
how we can give you the tools and information to get there. At the end of each day you will
put together an action plan of what you are going to do, based on that days contents, which
will help form the basis of your business plan. At the end of the course you will have two weeks
in which to submit a copy of your business plan for review and feedback from the LJS school
director and award-winning entrepreneur Jessica Rose.
£630.00
Course breakdown:
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm (for five consecutive days)
Day 1 - Introduction to running a jewellery business and defining your goals
Tutors: Mixed
Day 2 - Pricing, Sales and Marketing
Dates: Sat 1 Feb - Wed 5 Feb, Tue 6 May - Sat 10 May, Sat 2 Aug - Wed 6 Aug,
Day 3 - Selling online
Wed 29 Oct - Sun 2 Nov
Day 4 - About the jewellery industry, IP and exhibiting your work
Day 5 - Finance for your jewellery business
Day 6 - Putting it all into action
This course is open to anyone and no previous jewellery making or business experience is
necessary however many students may have completed the 1-day jewellery business course at
LJS or the distance learning courses, both of which offer a good background to the content
that will be covered. This course is also open to those that are completely new to business and
haven’t set up yet as well as those who may have been running a jewellery business for some
time but want to develop and grow.
£750.00
Time: 10.00am – 5.00pm (for six consecutive days)
Tutors: Mixed
Dates: Mon 24 Mar - Sat 29 Mar, Wed 13 Aug - Mon 18 Aug, Mon 17 Nov - Sat 22 Nov
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Craft
Craft
Leather Jewellery
Make a Floral Headband
On this one day introduction to leather working, students will be taught about different types
Create stunning floral headbands and wreaths using artificial flowers and floral tape. Our
tutor has trained in millinery and floristry and will teach students a combination of millinery
and floristry techniques to create beautiful headpieces which can range from big and bold
festival looks to delicate designs perfect for weddings. Participants can create full wreaths or
headbands that can be worn tiara-style. Whatever style they prefer, students will be able to
make themselves some stylish headgear in the course of this class.
of leather and suede and they will also learn about some of the treatments that they undergo.
Participants will learn how to use different leather working tools and gain an understanding of
construction techniques in order to create their own leather cuff. They will do this by planning
a design, creating templates, cutting, scoring and bevelling the leather, which they will then
be able to glue and stitch together. As well as this, they will be adding studding, hardware and
fittings to their newly created pieces.
£126.00
Time: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Tutors: Hayley Kruger
Dates: Sun 2 Feb, Wed 11 June, Tue 7 Oct
Fibre and Fabric Jewellery
Spend a day using fabric and fibre to create colourful statement jewellery that is lightweight
and cost effective. It is also a great way to recycle materials. All the jewellery in this class
can be made with hand sewing techniques and doesn’t require any specialised equipment.
Techniques covered include making felt beads, choosing and preparing fabrics, working with
zips, creating flowers and rosettes, adding beads and buttons and building up elements into
Learn to Crochet Corsages
Learn some basic crochet techniques that will allow you to make beautiful floral corsages, hair
ornaments and even necklaces. During the class you will learn to make two or three different
types of crochet flower, using basic crochet stitches, and attach them to findings to create
beautiful brooches. This is an inexpensive way to create jewellery and add embellishments to
bags and accessories. Suitable for beginners or people with a little crochet experience. Students
will make at least two crochet flowers and attach them to brooch findings, plus leave with
instructions to make more.
your imaginations take flight. Most students will make at least 2-3 pieces of finished jewellery.
£50.00
Time: 6.30pm – 9.00pm
Tutors: Bronagh Miskelly
Dates: Thurs 10 Feb, Mon 27 Oct
£126.00
Beginners Knitting Evening Class
a statement necklace. Whether you come from a sewing or a jewellery background or are an
absolute beginner, this is a fun and creative day when you can use a series of techniques to let
Time: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Tutors: Bronagh Miskelly
Dates: Wed 19 Mar, Mon 24 Nov
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£50.00
Time: 6.30pm – 9.00pm
Tutors: Michelle Osborne
Dates: Mon 28 April, Mon 16 June, Thurs 3 July, Wed 12 Nov
Knitting is a fun and versatile craft. On this course students will learn the key techniques that
will allow them to start making garments, homewares or even jewellery. This friendly evening
class is suitable for absolute beginners or anyone who learnt a long time ago and needs a
refresher to get going again. Our tutor – who has knitted for designers – will guide learners
through first knitting steps to creating a neckwarmer, cowl or snood customised to them.
£150.00
Time: 6.30pm – 9.00pm (for five consecutive weeks)
Tutors: Bronagh Miskelly
Dates: Mon 20 Jan
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certification classes
certification classes
Metal Clay 5-Day Intensive
Art Clay Certification Level 1 (3 Days)
Spend 5 consecutive days working in metal clay! This class aims to take you through from
An intensive 3-day course that will take your metal clay work to the next level! This certification
beginner to intermediate level in just 5 days and covers the following areas: Beginners Metal
class runs over three days and provides a wide base of knowledge for anyone interested in
Clay, Adding Gold to Metal Clay, Beads and Hollow Forms, Ring Making and Stone Setting in
Metal Clay. Each day covers three projects so it is an extremely intensive course – not for the
faint-hearted! This course is open to anyone who is new to working in metal clay and would
developing their metal clay work at a higher level. It is suitable for anyone with previous
experience working in metal clay either through a beginners class or having a go at home.
This course is not suitable for absolute beginners; you need to at least have had a go working
in PMC or Art Clay before taking this course.You will learn how to make rings, create hollow
like to learn a wide range of skills in a short space of time. It is also suitable for students who
forms using cork clay, add silver findings, set stones, add pearls and polish and burnish your
have done some metal clay before and would like to build on their existing skills. An excellent
pieces. After successfully completing all seven projects you will receive a certificate that entitles
class taught by world-class professionals. Not to be missed!
you to teach Art Clay Introductory Classes with the support of Art Clay World UK.
If you do not complete all seven projects successfully you will be required to remake and submit
£650.00
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm (for five consecutive days)
Tutors: Julia Rai
Dates: Mon 7 Apr - Fri 11 Apr, Thurs 25 Sept-, Mon 1 Dec - Fri 5 Dec
pieces after the course. The course fees include all materials and the Art Clay Certification fee.
£495.00
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm (for three consecutive days)
Tutors: Julia Rai Dates: Fri 14 Mar - Sun 16 Mar, Mon 22 Sept - Wed 24 Sept
Silver Jewellery 5-Day Intensive
Spend 5 intensive days learning the traditional metalwork skills you need to make silver jewellery.
Art Clay Certification Level 2 (4 Days)
This certification class run by the London Jewellery School will take you through from beginner
This intensive 4-day course is open to anyone who has completed their Art Clay Certification
to intermediate level in just 5 days. The course covers the following subjects: Beginners Silver
Jewellery, Soldering Masterclass, Intermediate Silver Jewellery and Stone Setting in Silver. This
is a practical techniques based course. Over 5 days our expert tutors will teach you a range of
Level 1. This course builds on the techniques learned in Level 1 and covers new areas such as
adding gold, keum-boo, glass fusing and adding natural stones. You will complete 5 projects
over 4 days including a brooch with multiple stone settings, a bezel stone set tie tack, a gold
keum-boo and silver pendant, a carved ring and a glass and syringe piece. Once you have
technical skills to equip you with everything you need to make silver jewellery. This course is
successfully completed all 5 projects to the necessary standard you will be required to submit 3
suitable for complete beginners.
additional pieces to given specifications in your own time after the course as part of the course
criteria. Please note you must have received your Level 1 certificate at least 6 months before
£630.00
Elizabeth Bone
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm (for five consecutive days)
Tutors: Mixed
Dates: Mon 6 Jan - Fri 10 Jan, Mon 17 - Fri 28 Feb, Mon 7 - Fri 11 April, Fri 23 - Tue 27 May,
Fri 18 - Tue 22 July, Mon 8 - Fri 12 Sept, Thurs 6 - Mon 10 Nov
the start date of your Level 2 course. You will need to bring your Level 1 certificate along to the
course with you, as without it your Level 2 will not be valid.
£565.00
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm (for four consecutive days)
Tutors: Julia Rai Dates: Mon 6 Oct - Thur 9 Oct
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taster classes
taster classes
Make a Leather Necklace
Make a Fascinator
Make a Cocktail Ring
Silver Metal Clay Taster
Bib necklaces are taking the catwalk and high streets alike by
storm and we don’t want you to be left behind, so pop along to
the London Jewellery School for this fun packed taster class and
walk away with a finished, professional bib necklace.
Learn to make your own stunning feather fascinator from scratch
in our brand new fascinator-making workshop. You will begin
by choosing your colour scheme and selecting from a range of
feathers and materials, then using a few basic tools you will be
supported in crafting your fascinator. We will also provide all
students with a handout sheet containing information on the
materials used and where they can be purchased from so that
you can easily carry on making from home after the class.
Come along for the evening and make a beautiful cocktail ring
Learn to make your own personalised silver pendant in just one
evening. You will be using a great material called metal clay.
Metal clay is a clay-based substance containing millions of tiny
silver particles. When you fire the clay under a torch or in a
kiln all of the clay burns away and you are left with a solid
silver piece – it’s like magic! This class is a great introduction to
working with metal clay and is great value as you will have your
own unique pendant to take home with you.
£50.00
Time: 6.30pm - 9.00pm
Tutors: Gail Florio or Michelle Osborne
Dates: Wed 5 Feb, Thurs 10 April,
Tues 3 June, Fri 25 July, Wed 17 Sept,
Tutors: Chu-Mei Ho, Gail Florio,
Our expert tutor will guide you through the process of working
with real leather and suede, you will have the chance to
practise cutting with different thicknesses of leather and in the
construction of the bib. Not only is this class a great evening
with like-minded others but you will also have a fashionable
piece of jewellery to take home with you.
£50.00
Time: 6.30pm - 9.00pm
Tutors: Hayley Kruger
Dates: Thurs 13 Feb, Mon 14 April,
Fri 20 June, Wed 13 Aug, Mon 20 Oct,
Tues 9 Dec
Make a Chunky Wooden Ring
Wooden jewellery is a timeless classic and in this fun and
creative taster class you can make your very own wooden ring.
Using a range of basic materials and tools our expert tutor will
guide you through the whole process from start to finish and
you will leave at the end with a finished wooden ring ready to
wear. No previous experience is necessary, suitable for complete
beginners.
£50.00
Time: 6.30pm - 9.00pm
Tutors: Rosie Sanders
Dates: Tues 18 Mar, Thurs 5 June,
Thurs 11 Sept, Fri 28 Nov
(or two). This is a fun filled, creative class where our expert tutor
will guide you through the full process of making your ring from
scratch using a range of crystals, beads, pearls and wire.
Non-creatives are very welcome!
Price: £50.00
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Hayley Kruger or Anna Campbell
Dates: Fri 10 Jan, Thurs 23 Jan, Fri 7 Feb,
Thurs 20 Feb, Mon 4 Mar, Fri 21 Mar, Thurs 3 April,
Wed 16 April, Mon 28 April, Fri 16 May, Thurs 29 May,
Wed 4 June, Fri 20 June, Tues 6 July, Thurs 24 July, Fri 8 Aug,
Make a Polymer Clay Bead Bracelet
Mon 18 Aug, Wed 3 Sept, Thurs 18 Sept, Fir 3 Oct,
Have a go at polymer clay! This fun taster class will introduce
Thurs 16 Oct, Wed 29 Oct, Mon 10 Nov, Fri 28 Nov, Fri 12 Dec,
you to the basics of working with polymer clay and during the
Mon 22 Dec
evening you will make some lovely beads to pop on a bracelet or
necklace to take home with you. This class is a great opportunity
Recycle Your Jewellery
to experiment with this material and see if you would like to take
Recycle your old jewellery and make it into beautiful vintage
it further. No previous experience necessary.
fashion pieces that you can wear with pride. Take that earring
you have lost the pair to, an old broken necklace and that ring
£50.00
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Tutors: Chu-Mei Ho
or Sima Vaziry
that no longer fits and one of our expert tutors will guide you
through the process of making your own, professional quality
jewellery combined with our huge selection of beads, chain
and various bits and bobs to make your truly unique creations. Dates: Wed 15 Jan, Fri 14 Feb,
If you have already thrown away all your old jewellery then
Mon 17 Mar, Fri 6 June, Tues 22 July,
don’t worry, you can come along and earn how to repair it for
Fri 15 Aug, Mon 24 Sept, Tues 21 Oct,
the future. Fri 21 Nov, Tues 16 Dec
Price: £50.00
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Tutors: Sima Vaziry or Chu-Mei Ho
Dates: Wed 8 Jan, Fri 17 Jan, Fri 24 Jan,
Fri 31 Jan, Thurs 6 Feb, Fri 7 Feb, Thurs 13 Feb,
Tues 18 Feb, Fri 21 Feb, Mon 24 Feb,
Wed 26 Feb, Thurs 6 Mar, Fri 7 Mar,
Tues 11 Mar, Fri 14 Mar, Tues 18 Mar, Mon 24 Mar,
Mon 31 Mar, Fri 4 April, Wed 9 April, Thurs 17 April,
Fri 18 April, Wed 23 April, Fri 25 April, Tues 29 April, Fri 2 May,
Fri 9 May, Wed 14 May, Fri 23 May, Mon 26 May, Wed 28 May,
Thurs 6 June, Tues 10 June, Fri 13 June, Wed 18 June,
Tues 24 June, Wed 25 June, Wed 2 July, Fri 4 July, Thurs 10 July,
Fri 11 July, Tues 15 July, Fri 18 July, Wed 23 July, Fri 25 July,
Wed 30 July, Tues 5 Aug, Thurs 14 Aug, Fri 22 Aug,
Mon 25 Aug, Fri 29 Aug, Tues 2 Sept, Mon 8 Sept,
Thurs 11 Sept, Fri 19 Sept, Mon 22 Sept, Thurs 2 Oct, Mon 6
Oct, Fri 10 Oct, Wed 15 Oct, Fri 17 Oct, Mon 20 Oct, Thurs 23
Oct, Tues 28 Oct, Fri 31 Oct, Wed 5 Nov, Fri 7 Nov, Thurs 13 Nov,
Mon 17 Nov, Mon 1 Dec, Fri 5 Dec, Tues 9 Dec, Thurs 18 Dec
Price: £50.00
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Tutors: Hayley Kruger or Penny Akester
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Dates: Thurs 23 Jan, Tues 11 Mar, Fri 9 May,
Tues 15 July, Thurs 18 Sept, Fri 14 Nov, Fri 19 Dec
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taster classes
Design a Necklace
Make a Silver Charm
Learn to make your own funky fashion necklace using a wide
range of materials from beads and buttons to chain, ribbon,
feathers and fabric. In this fun filled class you will learn all the
techniques needed to make your own unique and handmade
necklace which is sure to impress – and won’t be found anywhere
on the high street! This class is suitable for complete beginners
so no previous jewellery making experience is necessary.
Come along for the evening and learn to make a silver charm
using traditional silver work techniques. In just one evening you
will be guided through the process from start to finish by one of
our expert tutors and leave with a finished silver charm to put
on a necklace. The process involves imprinting texture, cutting
your charm shape out of sheet metal and filing and polishing it
to a professional standard.
Price: £50.00
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Tutors: Chu-mei Ho, Hayley Kruger,
Gail Florio or Anna Campbell
Dates: Thurs 9 Jan, Mon 17 Feb,
Thurs 13 Mar, Mon 14 April, Fri 16 May,
Mon 16 June, Wed 16 July, Wed 20 Aug, Fri 12 Sept, Mon 13
Oct, Thurs 20 Nov, Mon 8 Dec
Price: £50.00
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Tutors: Melissa Hunt, Rebecca Steiner or
Michelle Leaver
Dates: Wed 8 Jan, Fri 24 Jan, Thurs 6 Feb,
Fri 21 Feb, Mon 3 Mar, Fri 21 Mar, Fri 4 April,
Thurs 17 April, Wed 30 April, Thurs 15 May, Fri 30 May, Mon 19
June, Wed 25 June, Fri 11 July, Thurs 24 July, Fri 1 Aug,
Mon 11 Aug, Wed 27 Aug, Fri 12 Sept, Tues 23 Sept, Fri 10 Oct,
Thurs 23 Oct, Fri 7 Nov, Mon 17 Nov, Tues 2 Dec, Thurs 18 Dec
Make Felt Beads
Learn all of the basics of making felt jewellery in this fun
evening of colourful experimentation! You will be guided by our
expert tutor throughout the session in how to make stunning
felt jewellery from scratch including: The making of felt, what
materials to use and where they can be sourced, combining
colours and making beads and simple structures. Felt is a fun
and affordable material to work with. It requires very little
equipment so it is easy to carry on making felt jewellery at home
after the class. Price: £50.00
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Tutors: Bronagh Miskelly
Dates: Thurs 16 Jan, Tues 8 Jan,
Thurs 10 July, Fri 17 Sept,
Thurs 4 Dec.
Make a pair of Chandelier Earrings
Learn to make your own pair (or two) of chandelier earrings in
just one evening! This is a popular taster class which is bang
on trend. In this fun class you will be shown how to make 1-2
pairs of fashionable chandelier earrings – the perfect addition
to any outfit! You will have a wide range of beads, chain and
wire to choose from to create your perfect pair of earrings. This
class is a great way to spend an evening and find out if jewellery
making could become your new hobby!
Price: £50.00
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Tutors: Hayley Kruger, Chu-mei Ho,
Anna Campbell or Gail Florio
Dates: Thurs 16 Jan, Tues 25 Feb,
Fri 28 Mar, Mon 21 April, Wed 21 May, Fri 27 June,
Fri 29 July, Wed 27 Aug, Fri 26 Sept, Wed 22 Oct, Mon 24 Nov,
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Fri 19 Dec
Make Button Jewellery
Learn to make beautiful jewellery out of buttons! A lovely
taster class where you will learn how to transform a selection
of buttons into a beautiful set of button jewellery that you can
wear with pride. You will leave with at least a necklace and
bracelet set. Buttons are easy to get hold of and the technique
is very easy to carry on with at home.
Price: £50.00
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Tutors: Chu-Mei Ho
Dates: Fri 7 Feb, Fri 11 April,
Wed 11 June, Thurs 21 Aug
Make a Silver Ring
Gemstones Masterclass
In this evening taster class, an expert tutor will guide you through
the main areas of identifying different stones and realising their
properties so that you can be confident in buying stones and
using them in your own work. Students will get the chance to
look at a range of gemstones, learn about the different types,
how they are normally used, what their properties are and
how to find out further information. A great class for students
looking to use precious stones in their jewellery.
Price: £50.00
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Learn to make a simple but beautiful wrap around silver ring in
just one evening! This class is a great introduction to working
with silver and is often taken before doing our Beginners Silver
Jewellery Class. During the evening an experienced tutor will
guide you through the process from annealing (heating) the
silver and adding a texture to making it fit to size as well as
some sanding and polishing to finish with.
Tutors: Sima Vaziry
Price: £50.00
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Tutors: Rebecca Steiner or Michelle Leaver
Dates: Tues 7 Jan, Fri 10 Jan, Tues 14 Jan, Fri 17 Jan,
Thurs 23 Jan, Fri 24 Jan, Tues 28 Jan, Fri 31 Jan, Thurs 6 Feb,
Fri 7 Feb, Tues 11 Feb, Fri 14 Feb, Thurs 20 Feb, Tues 25 Feb,
Fri 28 Feb, Tues 4 Mar, Fri 7 Mar, Thurs 13 Feb, Fri 14 Feb,
Thurs 20 Mar, Fri 21 Mar, Tues 25 Mar, Fri 28 Mar, Tues 1 April,
Thurs 3 April, Mon 7 April, Fri 11 April, Mon 14 April,
Thurs 17 April, Wed 23 April, Fri 25 April, Mon 28 April,
Thurs 1 May, Wed 7 May, Fri 9 May, Mon 12 May,
Thurs 15 May, Tues 20 May, Fri 23 May, Mon 26 May,
Thurs 29 May, Mon 2 June, Thurs 5 June, Wed 11 June,
Fri 13 June, Fri 20 June, Mon 23 June, Fri 27 June, Thurs 3 July,
Fri 4 July, Wed 9 July, Fri 11 July, Thurs 17 July, Fri 14 July,
Wed 23 July, Fri 25 July, Wed 30 July, Fri 1 Aug, Tues 5 Aug,
Thurs 7 Aug, Mon 11 Aug, Fri 15 Aug, Thurs 21 Aug,
Fri 22 Aug, Mon 25 Aug, Fri 29 Aug, Thurs 4 Sept, Fri 5 Sept,
Wed 10 Sept, Fri 12 Sept, Thurs 18 Sept, Fri 19 Sept,
Tue 23 Sept, Fri 26 Sept, Tues 30 Sept, Thurs 2 Oct, Tues 7 Oct,
Fri 10 Oct, Mon 13 Oct, Wed 22 Oct, Thurs 23 Oct, Fri 24 Oct,
Wed 29 Oct, Fri 31 Oct, Mon 3 Nov, Fri 7 Nov, Thurs 13 Nov,
Fri 14 Nov, Fri 21 Nov, Mon 24 Nov, Fri 28 Nov, Mon 1 Dec,
Thurs 4 Dec, Wed 10 Dec, Fri 12 Dec, Thurs 18 Dec, Fri 19 Dec
In this fun and creative taster session you will have the chance to
make a lovely piece of silver jewellery which you will personally
hand stamp with your own message, date or symbol. The pie
ce will be made completely from scratch using sterling silver
sheet and you will leave at the end of the session with your
beautifully unique professional quality piece. Suitable for
Dates: Wed 15 Jan, Thurs 13 Mar,
Mon 19 May, Wed 23 July,
Tues 16 Sept, Thurs 20 Nov
Hand Stamped Silver
complete beginners.
Price: £50.00
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Tutors: Michelle Leaver and Rebecca Steiner
Dates: Fri 17 Jan, Fri 28 Feb, Mon 21 April,
Thurs 29 May, Thurs 17 July, Tues 26 Aug,
Thurs 2 Oct, Fri 21 Nov,
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diploma in creative jewellery
diploma in creative jewellery
Diploma in Creative Jewellery
Course Breakdown: This is a 1-year Diploma course that runs for 3 terms of 11 or 12 weeks each, with attendance
of one day a week throughout the year starting in September, January and May each year.
Term 1 Term 2
Term 3 There is also an option to take the Diploma intensive seven-week format where students attend
every day. The Intensive Diploma starts in July. It is a comprehensive course for anyone who
Week 1 - Beginners Beading
Week 1 - Fashion Jewellery
Week 1 - Polymer Clay
wants to pursue a career in jewellery or related industries and would like experience in a wide
Week 2 - Intermediate Beading
Week 2 - Soldering Masterclass
Week 2 - History of Jewellery
range of areas of professional jewellery making. This is a structured course and your progress
Week 3 - Beginners Silver Jewellery
Week 3 - Beads in Metal Clay
Week 3 - Stone Setting in Silver Day 1
will be marked against set criteria by your assigned tutor.
Week 4 - Piercing, Polishing and Finishing
Week 4 - Rings in Metal Clay
Week 4 - Stone Setting in Silver Day 2
Week 5 - Beginners Metal Clay
Week 5 - Technical Drawing
Week 5 - Advanced Silver Day 1
Entry Requirements: Week 6 - Jewellery Design
Week 6 - Intermediate Silver
Week 6 - Advanced Silver Day 2
There are no specific entry requirements for this course as it starts from beginners level and
Week 7 - Fused Glass
Week 7 - Beginners Wax Carving
Week 7 - Stone Setting in Metal Clay
works up to advanced. However this is an intense and demanding course so you will need
Week 8 - Resin 1
Week 8 - Beginners Wire Wrapping
Week 8 - Perspex
plenty of enthusiasm, determination and be prepared to work hard to succeed.
Week 9 - Resin 2
Week 9 - Intermediate Wax Carving
Week 9 - Jewellery Business Day
Week 10 - Adding Gold to Metal Clay
Week 10 - Beginners Enamel
Week 10 - Photography
What is Included: Week 11 - Marking Day
Week 11 - Workbench Day (no teaching)
Week 11 - Workbench Day (no teaching)
Week 12 - Marking Day
Week 12 - Marking Day
Included in the cost of the course are all of the basic materials needed for each lesson, use of
our fully equipped studios during your classes and our usual expert tuition. You will also be
assigned a support tutor who will be marking your work and will meet with you each term to
£4000 (inc. VAT) paid in four instalments of £1000
review and discuss your progress. You will be given 5 free days of studio time throughout the
Website: www.jewellery-diploma.co.uk
course (worth £150), which you will need to arrange with us at a suitable time for you.
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Tutors: Mixed
Booking:
Contact us to book your place or to request a Diploma Application Pack for further details.
Start Dates: Mon 6 Jan, Thurs 9 Jan, Sat 11 Jan,
Tues 22 April, Thurs 24 April, Mon 15 Sept, Wed 17 Sept,
Fri 19 Sept, Sat 20 Sept
Intensive Diploma
(7 weeks fulltime)
Start dates: Mon 14 July, Mon 21 July
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class packages
Advanced Diploma
Class Packages
The course is run over 10 full days of advanced jewellery bench-based training, plus 5 days
Students should book the package and then contact the LJS office to book dates for all the
included classes – classes must be taken within 12 months from time of booking.
supported placement and includes all materials provided for the classes, subject to class allowance,
marking session with your tutor and advanced diploma certificate on successful completion.
Silver Package
Build up your silver jewellery skills from beginner level through these four key silver classes.
Entry Requirements: 1. Design for Advanced Wax & Mixed Media
7. Intermediate Stone Setting 2
2. Cold Connections
8. Fold Forming
3. Advanced Wax Carving 1
9. Advanced Wax Carving 2
4. Mixed Media Day 1
10. Recycle Silver and Repairs
5. Mixed Media Day 2
6. Intermediate Stone Setting 1
£1,200
Time: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Tutors: Mixed
Dates: Mon 6 Jan, Mon 8 Sept
Please see the LJS website or
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Beginners silver
Intermediate Silver
Soldering masterclass
Polishing and finishing
Normal cost £528. Package cost £470
5 Days in Placement
Beading and Stringing Package
If you love beads and want to be able to make a range of beaded jewellery and to use pearls
or semiprecious stones, this package is a great way of building your skills.
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Beginners beading
Intermediate beading
Advanced beading
Pearl knotting
contact us for full details
Normal cost £510. Package cost £440
Mixed Media Package
Jewellery can be made with many materials, many of them not traditional. Three great
jewellery media are wood, Perspex and resin. This class package gives you the opportunity to
learn about handling these materials and how you might combine them with more traditional
materials.
Classes included:
•Perspex
• Resin 2 day
•Wood
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Normal cost £504. Package cost £440
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class finder
Metal Clay Business Starter Package
Precious metal clay is an exciting material that allows you to make solid silver jewellery
without the use of silversmithing techniques. It is a great material for anyone interested in
developing their own jewellery business. This package gives you a grounding in a variety of
metal clay techniques as well as including a distance learning business course to support you
start your own jewellery venture.
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Prints and drawings in metal clay
Beginners metal clay
Fingerprint jewellery
Jewellery business distance learning pack
Normal cost £510. Package cost £395 Business Class Package
Are you ready to start or grow your own jewellery business. This package of classes includes
the range of skills essential to selling your jewellery – budgeting and business planning,
developing a professional and visible site to market your jewellery and ensuring that you have
beautiful pictures of your wares.
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Jewellery business day
Build a website for your jewellery class
Get your jewellery business seen on Google
Photograph your jewellery
Jewellery business distance learning pack
Normal cost £434. Package cost £395
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One and Two Day Classes
Photograph Your Jewellery
37
Learn to Crochet Corsages
43
Adding Colour to Metal Clay
16
Polishing and Finishing Masterclass
24
Make Button Jewellery 49
Advanced Beading
11
Polymer Clay Bangles
35
Make Chandelier Earrings 48
Beginners Beading
11
Prints and Drawings in Metal Clay
16
Make a Cocktail Ring 47
Beginners Metal Clay
15
Recycle Your Silver
21
Make a Chunky Wooden Ring 46
46
Beginners Polymer Clay
35
Resin30
Make a Fascinator Beginners Silver Jewellery
20
Silver Etching
Make Felt Beads 48
Beginners Wax Carving
28
Social Media for Your Jewellery
Make a Floral Headband 43
Beginners Wire Weaving
12
Business39
Make a Leather Necklace 46
Beginners Wire Wrapping
12
Soldering Masterclass
21
Make a Polymer Clay Bead Bracelet 46
25
Stone Setting in Metal Clay
18
Make a Silver Charm 48
Jewellery Business 38
Stone Setting in Silver
23
Make a Silver Ring 49
Chain Making
22
Technical Drawing for Jewellery
32
PR for your Jewellery Business
36
34
Silver Metal Clay
47
Upcycle Jewellery
47
Building a Website for Your
Cold Connections in Silver
26
Copper and Silver Clay
17
Wood Carved Jewellery
Enamel27
Half-day classes
Fabric and Fibre Jewellery
42
Intro to Jewellery Making
13
Longer and Intensive Courses
Fashion Jewellery
32
Make a Pair of Cufflinks
24
Advanced Diploma in
Fingerprint Jewellery
15
Fold Forming
26
5 Week Evening classes
Fused Glass Jewellery
27
Beading13
Level 1 (3 Days)
Intermediate Beading
11
Beginners Knitting
43
Art Clay Certification
Intermediate Metal Clay
18
Beginners Silver Jewellery
25
Level 2 (4 Days)
45
Intermediate Silver Jewellery
20
Beginners Wax Carving 29
Business Bootcamp (6 Days)
41
Intermediate Stone Setting
23
Intermediate Silver Jewellery
25
Diploma in Creative Jewellery
Intermediate Wax Carving
28
Metal Clay
19
(1 day per week, 1 year)
Intermediate Wire Wrapping
12
Jewellery Business Day
37
Taster Classes (1 evening)
Jewellery Design
33
Creating Your Own Jewellery Blog Leather Jewellery
42
Design a Necklace
Make a Metal Clay Locket
19
Getting Your Business Seen on
Paper Metal Clay
17
Google 38
Pearl Knotting
13
Gemstones Masterclass
49
Hand Stamped Silver
49
Perspex31
Creative Jewellery
52
Art Clay Certification
45
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Intensive Diploma in Creative
Jewellery (7 weeks)
50
39
Jewellery Business 5-Day Intensive
40
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Metal Clay 5-Day Intensive
44
Silver Jewellery 5-Day Intensive
44
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