In this week's episode, Elin Horgan chats with Jen Morant Smith, a jeweller specializing in sustainable materials. Jen shares her journey, beginning with her passion for recycled metals and other found materials like sea glass and pottery. She discusses her motivation to turn discarded items into meaningful jewellery and her journey from a hobbyist to a professional.
Read MoreIn this week's episode, Jess chats to Tressa, a surgeon and jewellery maker, and explores her journey into jewellery making alongside her medical career. Tressa shares how her interest in jewellery making was sparked during a blacksmithing course with her stepson and how it gradually evolved into a consuming hobby.
Read MoreIn this week's episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast host Anna Campbell is talking with Heidi Hinda Chadwick. Heidi is a Creative Life Coach and Anna is a Business and Mindset Coach and they are each other's coaches! In this conversation they dive into the subject of navigating our comfort zone looking at what a comfort zone is, how to know you are in your comfort zone, tips for getting out of your comfort zone and much more. This is an inspiring and gentle look at how and when we grow.
Read MoreIn this week's episode, Jess and Laura Jayne discuss an exciting new FREE silver jewellery-making course at Jewellers Academy. Laura Jane, from Small Dog Silver, is the teacher for 'Make a Silver Convertible Brooch Pendant', which focuses on creating a brooch that can also be converted into a pendant, combining vintage style with modern appeal.
Read MoreIn this week's episode, host Elin Horgan welcomes Bethany from Silver & Steel, a jewellery studio in Bristol, UK. Bethany shares her journey into jewellery making, detailing how her passion for the craft led her to establish Silver & Steel.
Read MoreIn this week's episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, host Michelle Lierre chats to Nicole Ringgold who is a silversmith and the author of the upcoming book, The New Silversmith. She specialises in creating beautiful botanical jewellery designs.
Read MoreIn this week's episode, hosts Jess and Anna discuss an upcoming project called the "5 Days of Silver Metal Clay." The 5-day event aims to introduce participants to silver metal clay, a versatile material for jewellery making. Anna, an experienced silver metal clay tutor, explains the nature of metal clay, its variations, and its environmentally friendly aspects.
Read MoreIn this week's episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, host Kim Thomson is speaking with Anna Mcloughlin. Anna is an Ethical Designer/Goldsmith specialising in creating mini wearable sculptures and remodelling jewellery. Her jewellery business is B-Corp certified and she recently won the 2023 Halo Award from the British Hallmarking Council.
Read MoreIn this week's episode, Jess chats to Sally Costen, a current Advanced Diploma student and award winning jeweller. Sally started her career as a graphic designer and retrained as a jeweller at the London Jewellery School.
Read MoreIn this week's episode, Anna chats to Sally How, a sustainable jewellery maker and workshop teacher. Sally specializes in eco-friendly silver and single-origin gold and offers workshops, including wedding ring making sessions near Harrogate, UK.
Read MoreIf you've ever struggled with your relationship with money then this episode for you. Jess talks about the importance of the relationship we have with money and its impact on both our business and personal life. The formation of our core beliefs around money are often established by the age of 7 so any patterns that you have around money, abundance and lack are deep rooted. Jess gives her ten tips and thoughts around money and talks candidly about losing £50,000 overnight and what that taught her about money. The episode also includes exciting announcements about the Jewellery Business Academy opening for enrolment and the forthcoming Jewellery Business Bootcamp.
Read MoreIn this week's episode, Jess chats with Emily, founder of Emily Lisbeth Jewellery, Jewellers Academy graduate and Jewelfund winner. She shares her inspiring journey into jewellery making, detailing her transition from administrative roles to pursuing her passion.
Read MoreIn this week's episode, host Elin Horgan welcomes Ruthie Johnson from Ruthie and Rose, a holistic success coach for ambitious women. Ruthie shares her personal journey from experiencing burnout in a high-profile corporate job to transitioning into entrepreneurship.
Read MoreHappy new year! Today on the Jewellers Academy podcast I am speaking with Anna Campbell about our word for 2024.
Have you ever chosen a word of the year? If you like starting a new year with a fresh perspective have a listen to this podcast to find out more about how to choose your word of the year and how it can be better than trying resolutions
Read MoreAre you ready to test your knowledge about precious metals and jewellery making? Join us for this special episode, where the Jewellers Academy team members — Jessica Rose, Anna Campbell, Julia Rai, April Dace and Tori Foster — quiz each other and you about all things jewellery. Grab a pen and paper, join in the fun and see how many correct answers you get!
Read MoreIn this week's episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, Jess chats to all three jewellers from season 2 of the Jeweller's Retreat - Kath, Tressa, and Kate - who are experienced jewellers enrolled in the Advanced Jewellery Diploma. They give a behind the scenes look at how it went, the challenges they face and their bond.
Read MoreIn this week's episode, Jess speaks with fellow producer Anna Campbell about Season Two of The Jewellers Retreat, which premieres on the Jewellers Academy YouTube channel on Wednesday 13th December 2023 at 8pm GMT. This year features three Jewellers Academy Advanced Diploma students - Tressa from Russian Blue Jewellery, Kath from Kath Dare Jewellery and Kate from Kate Seow Jewellery.
Jess and Anna discuss the exceptional making skills showcased by these amazing jewellers, share some behind-the-scenes details about filming the show, and share why they believe it's an engaging and informative series for anyone interested in jewellery making.
Read MoreIn this week's episode, Jess and Patricia van den Akker from Design Trust discuss the concept of energy management versus time management. They explore how the traditional focus on time management may not be as effective as managing one's energy. Patricia talks about the importance of self-awareness, acknowledging one's stress levels, and finding ways to manage and express emotions as a creative business owner.
Read MoreIn this week's episode, Jess discusses six exciting ways to develop your jewellery-making skills in 2024 with Jewellers Academy, whether you're a beginner or an already accomplished jeweller. Emphasizing the joy of learning and the mindfulness aspect it brings, Jess talks about various Jewellers Academy programs, including 10 Days of Silver Jewellery Making, the Foundation in Silver Jewellery course, the Diploma in Silver Jewellery, the Diploma in Fine Jewellery and the Advanced Jewellery Diploma. And finally, Jess discusses the Diploma in Silver Metal Clay for those interested in expanding their jewellery making skills into a new medium.
Read MoreDo you have a passionate love for gemstones too?
If you do then I think you're going to enjoy this week's episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast. Host Kim Thomson chats with Jane Mooney of Treasured Gem Hunter about how she went from jewellery maker to gemstone emporium owner. She also gives us a fascinating insight into the world of gemstones and how the industry is changing.
