the Life of a Diploma student (podcast episode)
On this week’s podcast, I’m delighted to welcome Joanne Medwey of Wire & Wood Jewellery. Jo is one of our Diploma in Silver Jewellery students and is doing the course online. We’re going to talk about her jewellery business, her background and her experience as a Diploma student.
EP031: Life of A Diploma Student with Jo Medway of Wire & Wood Jewellery
On this week’s podcast, I’m delighted to welcome Joanne Medwey of Wire & Wood Jewellery. Jo is one of our Diploma in Silver Jewellery students and is doing the course online. We’re going to talk about her jewellery business, her background and her experience as a Diploma student.
EPISODE RECAP
Tell us about yourself - how did you get involved in jewellery making? (2:08)
How did you feel once you were committed to the course? (7:21)
What has your experience been like on the Diploma? What has been your favourite week so far? (8:26)
Each Diploma student has a mentor, can you tell us a little about that? (10:16)
The community is so important, isn’t it? (13:17)
What are you looking forward to next term? (13:59)
What’s your vision for your business going forward and how does the Diploma help that? (14:27)
The money could be a barrier for some people. How did you manage this? (16:57)
It’s helpful to think about how you manage your time around the Diploma. How do you do it? (19:30)
If someone hasn’t learned online before, how have you found that process? (21:02)
What would you say to someone who is thinking about joining but still not sure? (22:44)
ABOUT JOANNE
Joanne is a jeweller based in Cheshire, England. She is currently studying on the Diploma in Silver Jewellery with Jewellers Academy, accredited by the London Jewellery School. She is sharing her Diploma jewellery and sells her work over on Instagram so do take a look
RESOURCES
Wire & Wood Jewellery Instagram
Photo - hinged bee pendant made by Jo Medway
Find Jewellers Academy on Instagram and Facebook!
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