Just when Raissa de Guzman decided to turn her lifelong love of jewellery into a business, the pandemic started. In this episode, Raissa shares her story of building a business over the past two years. She also talks about her experience with the Jewellery Business Bootcamp, and she gives advice to other jewellers who are looking for ways to improve their content marketing.
Read MoreHow do you know when it’s time to turn your jewellery business into a full-time job? In this episode, Helen O’Connor shares the six-point plan she used to build the confidence and skills she needed to start making jewellery full time. She also talks about the power of affirmations and explains how she discovered her unique jewellery style and specialty. Wherever you are in your jewellery business journey, this episode has great insight and inspiration!
Read MoreWe always share that our diploma programme is open to everyone, but what is it actually like to join as a total beginner? In this episode, Tanya Pepper shares her experience of signing up for our online diploma programme and learning enough to launch her own jewellery business, Estelle Jewellery Designs. She opens up about the challenges she faced and talks about the incredible community she was able to build with her mentors and fellow students. If you’re considering enrolling in one of our programmes, this episode is full of useful information!
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We appreciate that enrolling on a Diploma course is an investment both in terms of your time and money. Here are some ways to pay for your course.
Read MoreWhat goals have you set for yourself in 2022? Whether you’re looking to grow your business or launch a new one, this episode can help! Jessica Rose shares her top tips for jewellery makers and breaks down some of the keys to success for small business owners looking to market their businesses, build connections with customers, manage their inventory, and more.
Read MoreAre you looking to take your jewellery making skills to the next level? You can now enrol on to the Diploma in Fine Jewellery 2022, starting on 12th September. We recently held an online open day event to go through the course and to answer your questions. Watch the replay now and see the answers to the questions asked on the day.
Read MoreSo you’ve decided you want to pursue a career in jewellery: Now what? In this episode, Jewellers Academy Mentor Hayley Kruger shares her best advice for people who are interested in jewellery making. She also breaks down the differences between a jewellery making degree and a diploma programme and shares some practical pros and cons to help you choose between the two paths.
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Saw, file, solder - these three techniques are the basis of all successful silver jewellery making. Expert jeweller and mentor on our Diploma programmes Stelios Karantonas joined Jessica Rose for a live Q&A to give tips about these techniques and to answer your questions. You can watch the replay and read some of his tips here
Read MoreWhen Tori Foster was looking to challenge herself and take her jewellery skills to the next level, she decided to enrol in the online Diploma in Fine Jewellery. In this episode, Tori discusses her experience with the programme, and she explains how investing in her skills has helped her as a business owner. She also shares some practical time management tips and advice for anyone who’s considering enrolling in one of our diploma programmes.
Read MoreEnrolment is now open for the Diploma in Silver Jewellery 2022 which starts on 12th September. We recently held an online open day event to go through the course and to answer your questions. Watch the replay now and see the answers to the questions asked on the day.
Read MoreAre you hoping to take your jewellery making skills to the next level in 2022? The Jewellers Academy diploma programs can help you get there! In today’s episode, Jessica Rose answers some frequently asked questions about the silver jewellery and fine jewellery online diploma courses, and she offers encouragement to anyone who wants to invest in themselves and their business but is scared to take the leap.
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Do you like the idea of setting an intention for 2022 but are not sure where to start? Why not choose a word for your year. Find out more about how and some suggested words here.
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It's that time of year when everyone starts to feel a bit nostalgic. While we love to focus on what is ahead, this is a great time to reflect on how far you've come. I urge you to take 10 minutes to think back over the year and your achievements - big and small. There's always a lot of road ahead and it is important to focus on where you are headed but it is also important to celebrate the road you've travelled. Today is a great day for doing this.
Join me in my trip down memory lane looking at the firsts for Jewellers Academy and for me personally.
In today’s episode, we’re talking with the three stars of our new TV show, “The Jewellers Retreat!” Sally, Marketa, and Jasmine tell their stories of falling in love with jewellery making, and they share insider information about what it’s like to complete a jewellery making challenge and film a TV show. They also discuss their unique processes for designing new pieces.
Read MoreI hope you are enjoying the holidays with loved ones. I know for some people that's not possible this year. Please know that if this is you, I'm thinking of you and sending you all the love. And even if you are lucky enough to have loved ones around you, sometimes we all need a little creative break. So I thought I would share a little gift from Jewellers Academy - 10 FREE online jewellery making tutorials. There's something for every jeweller including silver and gold jewellery, stone setting, wax carving, beading and wire. Take a look and pick your Christmas jewellery making challenge
Read MoreThe secret is out; we’ve made a TV show! In today’s episode, we break down everything you need to know about “The Jewellers Retreat,” which premieres live on YouTube this Wednesday at 8pm GMT. We also share some fun behind-the-scenes insight into the making of the show, so you won’t want to miss this episode!
Read MoreI am excited to share with you that we have made a jewellery making series called ‘The Jewellers Retreat’. I invited three Diploma students to my house for three days of making Over three days, the students made three different jewellery projects under time constraints. But don’t worry, we had some mentors on hand to advise the students when they needed it. Expect different design styles, dreamy tools, gold and silver, gemstones, jewellery and business tips, and some drama when things don’t go to plan...
Read MoreMost business owners have too much on their plates, so it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. But how can we keep those feelings from hurting our business? In this episode, The Design Trust Director Patricia van den Akker shares her top strategies for feeling less overwhelmed. She also offers some great advice for business owners looking to plan better and set effective goals.
Read MoreKaren Smith struggled with anxiety her whole life, but she didn’t realize she could do something to manage it until she started therapy during art school. Now, Karen is the owner of Metallium Jewellery, and she teaches jewellery making classes. In this episode, Karen opens up about the ways anxiety and perfectionism have impacted her career, and she shares some of the best strategies she’s found for coping with her anxiety and equipping her students to do the same.
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Join in with our December jewellery-making challenge. This month the challenge is to try a tricky stone setting (for you!)
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