Which Diploma To Choose? - How to know which one is best for you! (podcast episode)
In this week's bonus episode, Jess and Tori discuss the various silver jewellery diploma programmes offered by Jewellers Academy and how to choose the right one. They cover the silver jewellery diploma, the fine jewellery diploma, the advanced jewellery diploma, and the silver metal clay diploma.
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200: Which diploma to choose? - How to know which one is best for you?
With Tori Foster
In this week's bonus episode, Jess and Tori discuss the various silver jewellery diploma programmes offered by Jewellers Academy and how to choose the right one. They cover the silver jewellery diploma, the fine jewellery diploma, the advanced jewellery diploma, and the silver metal clay diploma.
Tori, who has completed three of the four programmes, shares her experiences and insights into the progression from one diploma to the next. They emphasize the importance of understanding the curriculum and being honest about one's skill level and goals when selecting a program. Additionally, they highlight the benefits of having access to a team of specialized teachers through the Jewellers Academy and the value of structured learning for both personal growth and teaching others.
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About Tori
Tori Foster is a jewellery designer based in East Yorkshire. She is inspired by the textures and forms found in nature and is drawn to celestial themes.
Tori creates tactile pieces with a mix of statement and staple pieces. She enjoys working with silver and gold and semi-precious stones and also experimenting with new techniques and finishes. As well as designing and creating her jewellery collections, Tori teaches a range of beginners workshops around Yorkshire.
https://www.torifosterjewellery.com/
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Year long Jewellery Diplomas
To find out more about our four jewellery Diplomas, take a look at the course pages below, you’ll find the course curriculum, examples of previous students work, tools and materials lists and your options to enrol:
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.
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.
Advanced Jewellery Diploma - for jewellers whos 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.
Your next episode:
If you’re on the fence about signing up for a jewellery diploma, this episode is for you! We share a live recording from a Q&A session with Jess and three of our jewellery diploma graduates. The jewellers answer questions about the diploma projects, the experience of doing the programme while working a full-time job, and much more. They also explain how the diplomas have helped them grow their skills and achieve their business goals.
