Upskilling in Jewellery: The Power of Masterclasses for Learning Advanced Stone Setting with iain sainsbury (podcast episode)
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In this week's episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, jeweller Iain Sainsbury shares his journey from corporate career to full-time jeweller, covering his unique signature style that incorporates advanced techniques like sand casting and stone setting. He reflects on his experiences of the Jewellers Masterclasses, the importance of community support, and the motivation behind his creative process. Iain also delves into the challenges of learning new skills and the satisfaction that comes from overcoming obstacles and mastering jewellery making techniques.
Listen to the podcast episode on the player below:
Takeaways from this episode
Jewellers Academy Masterclasses provide not only technical skills but also confidence to explore new projects.
Community support through the Jewellers Academy Facebook groups enhances the learning experience.
Advanced techniques like fishtail setting require practice and guidance from experts.
Learning is a continuous journey, and reflection on past work shows growth.
Motivation can come from the joy of creating and the desire to learn more.
Physical processes in making jewellery can aid mental health and motivation.
Engaging with others in the jewellery community helps overcome isolation.
Mistakes are part of the learning process and can lead to better techniques.
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ABOUT iain
Iain has joined me on the podcast before and I have visited him in his studio for an episode of The Handmade Jewellers Series
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