If you’ve ever wondered if the Diploma in Silver Jewellery could be the next step on your jewellery making journey, this episode is for you! Jess talks with two of the diploma’s mentors, Kim Thomson and Zoe Leavy, about 10 benefits you can experience by joining the diploma programme. Jess, Kim, and Zoe also share their own experiences with overcoming perfectionism, finding a creative outlet, and more. 

Marketa Garne didn’t expect jewellery making to ever be more than a hobby, but when the pandemic hit, she had the opportunity to hone her skills through our online diploma programmes. In this episode, Marketa shares her story of falling in love with jewellery, overcoming fear and doubt, and developing her signature style. She also offers some advice for aspiring jewellers and explains how the Jewellers Academy helped her grow in her skills and confidence. 

With today’s episode, we’re kicking off our brand new course, “10 Days of Silver Jewellery Making.” Jessica walks us through the 10 pieces of jewellery you’ll make as part of this course, and she explains how you can get involved for free.  Jewellers at every skill and experience level are welcome! 

Corrine Whillock is proof that it’s possible to grow a successful jewellery business from scratch, as she built her business to £30k in sales in just one year. In this episode, Corrine explains how the Jewellery Business Bootcamp helped her gain the confidence and knowledge she needed to invest in her business and start making sales. She also shares practical advice for other jewellers about overcoming fear, figuring out your pricing, and marketing your jewellery business. 

Are you ready to test your knowledge and learn some fun facts about gemstones, the history of jewellery, and more? Join us for this special episode, where the Jewellers Academy team members — Jessica Rose, Barbara Yarde, Hayley Kruger, Kim Thomson, and Anna Campbell — quiz each other and you about all things jewellery. 

Procrastination is a natural part of running a creative business, but it doesn’t need to control you. In this episode, Patricia van den Akker explains why we procrastinate and shares practical tips for overcoming this habit. Patricia is the founder and director of The Design Trust, an online business school for designers and makers, and the creator of an annual planner designed specifically for creative business owners. 

If you’re interested in developing your signature style and diving deep into learning how to run a successful jewellery business, our new diploma programme is for you! In this episode, Jessica tells us all about the brand new jewellery design and business diploma. She talks through each week of the curriculum, describes the benefits you can access by enrolling, and shares how you can find out more about each of our four diplomas. 

Whether you’re trying to come up with things to ask for for Christmas or you want to treat yourself to a special gift this year, this episode is for you! Jessica shares her top 10 recommendations for Christmas gifts that any jeweller will appreciate, along with specific examples of the products and tools she loves and where to find them.

Metal clay is an exciting material to work with, but it presents some unique challenges when it comes to making rings. In this episode, Jessica and Anna Campbell share a preview of our brand new course, “Ring Making in Metal Clay.” They explain how you can get a discounted rate on the course, and Anna breaks down her top five tips for making metal clay rings.