Print Jewellery - Absolute Beginners
C01982
This Jewellery course is suitable for complete beginners. It will give you the basic skills you need to design and make jewellery in a structured environment. You will be given projects, with plenty of demonstrations, help and guidance.
Course Content
Please note, this course takes place at Richmond and Hillcroft. Please email art@racc.ac.uk if you are unsure which campus you are enrolled at.
Your Course is a practical introduction to jewellery making and designing. You will be set projects covering basic metal working techniques and design skills. You will be taught through practical demonstrations, group and individual tuition and you will learn from hands on experience.
You will actively take part in designing and making one or more of the following projects:
- Earrings from metal discs
- A textured copper or silver rings
- A pendant or key ring
Cutting metal sheet using the guillotine, shears, disc-cutters and saw
Texturing using hammers, punches and the rolling mill
Hard-soldering rings and findings
Polishing using polishing machine and the barrel polisher.
Drilling holes using a pillar drill or pendant drill
Oxidizing (blackening copper and silver)
Working with wire using pliers to produce findings for earrings and pendants
In keeping with professional working practice, the last 15 minutes of each session will be used to clean up your work space.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
Suitable for beginners - No prior experience needed
First Class Requirements
Bring a notebook, pencil and an apron to the class
Base metals (copper/brass) for this course can be purchased from the college. Silver will need to be purchased by you from specialist jewellery suppliers which your tutor can recommend.
All learners will receive a health and safety induction in alignment with their course. Learners are advised to wear closed toe shoes and to dress appropriately.
Additional Information
If you require further course information or advice & guidance that is not answered in this outline, please email art@racc.ac.uk
If you would like general information about the college, for example, fees & finance, funding, term dates or opening times please email info@racc.ac.uk or drop in to our main reception area.
Please note that there may be blow torches, hot kilns and hazardous liquids used during this course, however your tutor will explain how to use them safely during health and safety talks.
