jewellery diplomas - group discovery calls for a september 2024 start
If you’ve been thinking about joining one of our four one year online Jewellery Diplomas the clock is ticking! Enrolment for a September 2024 start closes on 7th June. If you have questions and would like a quick chat I’d love you to join me for one of the upcoming group discovery calls. You can find all the information you need to join here
jewellery diplomas 2024
We have four Jewellery Diploma courses available for jewellers from beginners to advanced level. Enrolment for a September 2024 start closes on 7th June so it’s decision time!
Below you can find a summary of each one and links to the course curriculum, examples of previous students work, tools and materials lists and your options to enrol. Please do look these over as they are very comprehensive and give you a lot of information about the courses.
Group or individual discovery call
If you have any questions about any of the Diploma courses I have two options for you:
INDIVIDUAL DISCOVERY CALL
Book in to speak with one of the JA team for an individual discovery call. This is a great option if you have loads of questions and know you will need at least 30 minutes for a one to one discussion.
2.GROUP DISCOVERY CALL
Join me (Jessica Rose) along with our Community Manager Anna Campbell for a group discovery call. This is a no-obligation chat for you to find out which course is for you etc. Drop in at one of the times below, no need to book.
Here are the times of the calls:
Monday 20th May, 1-1.30pm
Tuesday 4th June, 8-8.30pm
Friday 7th June, 1-1.30pm LAST CHANCE - ENROLMENT CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT!
The session is run on Zoom. Come as you are! Pyjamas, eating, children and/or animals around - it’s fine! And you can choose to have your camera on or off.
Here is a summary of the Diploma courses along with links to more information:
year 1: Diploma in Silver Jewellery
The original one year online jewellery diploma, ideal for beginners to improvers looking for a structured, supported online training in making professional silver jewellery from home. From the fundamental skills like piercing and soldering through to creating wedding rings, working with gold and an array of stone setting techniques, this course has everything you need to start your jewellery journey.
year 2: Diploma in Fine Jewellery
For jewellers wanting to develop their skills further, this course has a focus on mastering techniques ideal for commission work, making engagement and wedding rings, tennis bracelets, earrings, necklaces, design and rendering and of course your metalsmithing skills. This course is designed as the perfect follow on from the Diploma in Silver Jewellery but can be taken by jewellers with the right experience. You can find a list of skills you need here
year 3: Advanced Jewellery Diploma
For jewellers whose focus is to increase their technical making skills for advanced jewellery commissions and collection pieces. Stone setting techniques such as Pave, tension and channel setting taught by Scott McIntyre, engagement ring projects from Anelia Kuprina and Hayley Kruger, mixed media statement pieces from Michael Milloy and Katherine Richmond plus an advanced filigree workshop from Michelle Lierre
Diploma in Silver Metal Clay
Silver Metal Clay is a fantastic material to make jewellery out of, allowing space for tons of creativity, easy to do from home and great for starting or growing a jewellery business.
This course is designed for anyone looking to learn and master techniques in working with silver metal clay, suitable for complete beginners or improver level jewellers looking to advance their skills. With a variety of skills taught by Jessica Rose, Anna Campbell and Julia Rai, plus masterclasses from Joy Funnell, Anna Mazon and Tracey Spurgin.