It’s time for the Jewellers Academy Support Fund for November. Every other month we are giving away £1000 to a jeweller to spend on growing their business. How you spend it will be up to you!* AND on top of that, you get 1 hour of BUSINESS OR JEWELLERY MAKING MENTORING. Find out how to enter.
Read MoreOne of the brilliant things about silver clay is that there is zero waste. Here are 4 tips to ensure that you use ALL of your precious silver clay.
Read MoreIf you’ve been thinking about joining one of our four one year online Jewellery Diplomas but have questions and would like a quick chat with the team them this is for you! I would love you to book in for a 30 minute no obligation discovery call with us so we can answer your questions and advise you on the best option for you
Read MoreIf you LOVE jewellery and want to be able to design and make your own in silver and gold then I have just the course for you. The Foundation in Silver Jewellery is specially crafted for beginners ready to start their journey into jewellery making.
If you're interested in finding out all about the course and whether it is the right fit for you, join me for the FREE live open day.
Got a passion for jewellery-making but not sure where to start? This week on the Jewellers Academy Podcast, Jess chats with Chloe Mayo and Anna Bonner, two inspiring students from the Foundation in Silver Jewellery course. Perfect for complete beginners, this mentor-supported online course lets you dive into silver jewellery making from the comfort of your home—complete with a tool and materials kit delivered straight to your door!
Read MoreIn this week's episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, the Jewellers Academy team announces the opening of a new jewellery training school in Brighton, UK - set to launch in early 2025. The conversation highlights the exciting opportunities for students, the community atmosphere, and the various classes and events planned for the new space.
Read MoreIn this week's episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, host Anna Campbell talks with Janine Friston of The Female Business Network. Janine shares 7 ways to increase visibility for introverted jewellers in business, covering how to show up on social media, how to get seen on Google, tips for face to face networking and more.
Read MoreAre you brand new to jewellery making? This collection of podcast episodes is for you - from what tools you need to a run down of the different types of stone settings.
Read MoreIntroducing a brand new fund to support jewellers. Every other month we will be giving away £1000 to a jeweller to spend on growing their business. How you spend it will be up to you!* AND on top of that, you will also get 1 hour of BUSINESS OR JEWELLERY MAKING MENTORING. Find out how to win.
Read MoreYou are invited to join me for a free live Advanced Stone Setting Q&A with three talented goldsmiths, Scott McIntyre, Anelia Kuprina and April Dace.
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This week on the Jewellers Academy Podcast, host Jess sits down with award-winning jeweller Anelia Kuprina to dive into the fascinating journey of her career. Anelia shares the powerful moment she fell in love with jewellery-making and how her education shaped the jeweller she is today. She reflects on her early experiences as a bench worker with prestigious jewellers in London’s West End and Hatton Garden, where she mastered essential skills like soldering, repairs, and remodelling. These formative years led her to compete—and win—at the renowned Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council Awards in both 2008 and 2009.
Thank you to those that joined me for the live open day for the brand new Jewellers Masterclasses from Jewellers Academy. It was exciting to share these fantastic projects with you.
Don’t worry if you missed the open day, you can watch the replay and read answers to your questions here.
Read MoreWe regularly run a a free Live Benchtips Session, a Q&A for you to ask an expert jewellery your questions. This month we were answering your questions about soldering. Watch the replay now or skip to the question you want the answer to.
Read MoreIn this episode of the podcast, we at Jewellers Academy introduce our brand-new advanced stone setting classes, the Jewellers Masterclasses, designed for experienced jewellers ready to enhance their skills.
Read MoreJess is joined by jeweller and product photographer Karen Young. They discuss Karen's top 10 tips for getting great photos of your jewellery with your smartphone. Covering the basics like don't forget to clean your camera lens! They also cover lighting, equipment, how to plan your shots and more.
Read MoreThere are just 16 weeks until Christmas which is traditionally a busy time for jewellers. In this week's episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, Jess and Anna Campbell discuss how to effectively prepare your jewellery business for the Christmas season, breaking down the actions by month sharing what to do and what not to do to have the best and most profitable Christmas yet.
Read MoreElin Horgan chats to Emma Stanton, a jeweller from Hove, East Sussex. Emma shares her journey into jewellery making, which began 19 years ago after taking evening classes. She discusses how her design process evolved from early inspirations, such as the sea, to focusing on shapes and textures.
Read MoreJessica Rose chats to Luke Brient, a jeweller who specialises in unisex jewellery featuring large gemstones and unique textures from sandcasting, shares his journey into the craft.
Read MoreKim Thompson chats to Katie Tovey-Grindlay, a social media and marketing coach with a unique journey. Katie shares how she transitioned from running a local dog walking and home boarding business to becoming a social media coach.
Read MoreJess and Elin Horgan delve into the art of wax carving, a technique used in jewellery making to create detailed designs that are later cast into metals like silver or gold.
The episode also highlights Elin's updated courses on wax carving, which include a Level 1 workshop covering basic ring and pendant making, and a Level 2 course focused on stone setting in wax.
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