Silversmithing and Jewellery Short Courses

S & J Day time, Part-time Skills Courses

Courses take place one day a week over 10 weeks, running over Autumn, Spring, and Summer terms. This initiative replaces City & Guilds. Cost per course £405.

Course Aims and Benefits
The aim of these courses is to enable both aspiring and existing makers to develop their work through a flexible workshop programme. This can addres specific skills such as Setting or can take a more general approach to subject area. These practical 'hand-on' workshops will enhance your making skills and will assist in developing existing studio practice.

Silversmithing: Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced
Tutor: Steve Wager

The Silversmithing day course is for beginner, intermediate and advanced students. This is a practical hands-on workshop with emphasis on making skills.

For the beginner students, a wide range of basic skills will be covered on this course by making something small; a bowl or a spoon.

For the more advance students, self generated projects are encouraged with the emphasis being on gathering knowledge of techniques with a 'have a go' approach and gaining an insight into a wide range of silversmithing skills under the guidance of a master craftsman.

A variety of basic tools may be required for this course. Some tools will be available but it would be advisable to purchase some or all of the following:

Piercing Saw Frame
Piercing Saw Blades (3.0)
Files of varying sizes
Scriber
Hammers (consult with Steve on first day before purchase)
Silver if required (base metals provided)
Emery paper

Tools available from www.hswalsh.com

Jewellery for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced
Tutor: Adrian Lawrence

You will cover a variety of techniques for hand working in metal in a ceative environment where there will be a range of abilities and skills levels. At the end of the course students will have been able to realise their own designs and have gained skills appropriate to their abilities whether they are in the early stages of learning or have had previous experience. This is a terrific opportunity to combine creativity and hand skills.
Tools and equipment will be supplied and students are encouraged to begin building their own collection of hand tools. Precious metals are not supplied but advice and suppliers provided.
Students are advised to bring the following small tools, some tools will be available on the course:

Piercing saw and blades (3.0)
Scribe
Hammer (Consult tutor before purchase)
Pliers:
Snipe nosed
Flat flat nosed
Round flat nosed
Half round flat nosed
Metal tweezers (for soldering)

Tools can be purchased from www.hswalsh.com

Course Structure
The courses run in blocks of 10 weeks and are designed to give participants the skills necessary to allow students to create their own pieces. There are four different courses available, over three terms during the year for maximun flexibility and ease og progression.

Class sizes are small and since we only accept a limited number of applicants, we strongly recommend early application.

How to book a place
Visit our How to Apply page.

For enquiries and further information
S&J Short Course Programme Coordinator: Beaulagh Chapman
Email: b.chapman@londonmet.ac.uk

S & J Evening Classes

Training and skills are essential in order to improve employability and earning potential as well as for enhancing the quality of experience. These short courses are designed to cover a broad range of skills and specialisms with enthusiastic staff and a friendly environment. Whether you are a jeweller or silversmith or just want an interesting and enjoyable pass-time there is a course for you.

Casting for Jewellery Makers
Tutor: Rae Duncan

Casting for Jewellery Makers is for beginers, intermediate and advanced. Suitable for those with some basic jewellery skills. See full description

Fine Jewellery & Gem Setting
Tutor: Antonio De Gaetano

Learn how to design and make pieces of fine jewellery which encompass both precious metals and gemstones. See full description

Design and make contemporary jewellery
Tutor: Tamara Gomez

Discover how to design and make your own contemporary jewellery whilst learning the essential techniques that all jewellers need to know. See full description

Enamelling
Tutor: Penny Davis

Enamelling is the technique of melting glass on to metal in order to produce inspiring colours and unique effects. See full description

Silversmithing for Beginners
Tutor: Steve Wager

A course in Silversmithing for beginners. You will learn all the skills needed to raise a bowl from a flat sheet. See full description

Diamond Setting-Jewellery
Tutor: Simon Tigg

A course for both complete beginners and more advanced students. See full description

How to book a place
Visit our How to Apply page.

For enquiries and further information
S&J Short Course Programme Coordinator: Beaulagh Chapman
Email: b.chapman@londonmet.ac.uk

S & J Easter Short Courses 2012

Introduction to Anti-Clastic Raising for Silversmiths and Jewellers
Tutor: Beaulagh Chapman-Brooks

Anti-Clastic Raising is a unique development away from traditional raising techniques which offers the user a wider scope in the design and production stages of their work. See full description

Introduction to basic Jewellery Skills
Tutor: Adrian Lawrence

A course aimed at those new to working with metal for making jewellery. See full description

Stone Carving
Tutor: Charlotte De Syllas

A course for both beginners and those more proficient in the art of stone carving for jewellery. See full description

Mokume Gane
Tutor: Alistair McCallum

Mokume-gane is a mixed-metal laminate with distinctive layered patterns. Translating as "wood-grain metal", the name was borrowed from one type of pattern created in the forging of swords and other edged weapons. See full description

Casting for Jewellers
Tutor: Rae Duncan

Casting for Jewellers is suitable for all. See full description

Stone Setting
Tutor: Tony Tigg

Stone-setting course for intermediate and advanced. See full description

Enamelling
Tutor: Penny Davis

This practical three day workshop will be of interest to students who already have some metalworking skills and who wish to introduce some colour into their work through the medium of enamel. See full description

S & J Summer Short Courses 2012

For the summer our range of Masterclasses builds on the Sir John Cass tradition of encouraging and nurturing talent through mentoring and teaching by masters in the field of Silversmithing and Jewellery. Each master teaches their own specialist subject in a series of courses designed to enhance the learning experience for students already proficient in basic skills.

Alongside the Masterclasses there are classes for beginners and intermediate students wanting to learn and build on their craft skills perhaps as a continuation of the evening and day classes running through term time.

S & J Summer Courses Week 1

Mokume Gane
Tutor: Alistair McCallum

Mokume-gane is a mixed-metal laminate with distinctive layered patterns. Translating as "wood-grain metal", the name was borrowed from one type of pattern created in the forging of swords and other edged weapons. See full description

Casting for Jewellers
Tutor: Rae Duncan

Casting for Jewellers is suitable for all. See full description

Introduction to basic Jewellery Skills
Tutor: Adrian Lawrence

A course aimed at those new to working with metal for making jewellery. See full description

Introduction to Anti-Clastic Raising for Silversmiths and Jewellers
Tutor: Beaulagh Chapman-Brooks

Anti-Clastic Raising is a unique development away from traditional raising techniques which offers the user a wider scope in the design and production stages of their work. See full description

J & S Summer Courses Week 2

Enamelling
Tutor: Penny Davis

This practical three day workshop will be of interest to students who already have some metalworking skills and who wish to introduce some colour into their work through the medium of enamel. See full description

Stone Carving
Tutor: Charlotte De Syllas

A course for both beginners and those more proficient in the art of stone carving for jewellery. See full description

Stone Setting
Tutor: Simon Tigg

Stone-setting course for intermediate and advanced. See full description

Introduction to Pressforming for Silversmiths and Jewellers
Tutor: Beaulagh Chapman-Brooks

Introduction to Pressforming for Silversmiths and Jewellers is a practical course devised to introduce the principles, techniques, and skills of press-forming using a hydraulic press. See full description

How to book a place
Visit our How to Apply page.

For enquiries and further information
S&J Short Course Programme Coordinator: Beaulagh Chapman
Email: b.chapman@londonmet.ac.uk