Masterclass

Advanced Stone Setting: Decorative Collets

Are you ready for your next jewellery making challenge?

Introducing the brand new Jewellers Masterclass from Jewellers Academy

A two month supported programme to learn to make and explore the world of decorative collet stone setting with Anelia Kuprina

ENROLMENT IS NOW closed

Introducing an exciting new online masterclass in advanced stone setting with expert goldsmith Anelia Kuprina.

Learn to create stunning decorative collets for large gemstones.

Anelia will guide you through the process of setting round, marquise, hexagon and shaped stones into silver or gold with a range of different styles of pierced out collets.

Looking at geometric designs as well as more floral and organic styles, you will learn to mark out complex designs on to flat, tapered and domed settings.

Anelia will show you how these techniques can be applied to earrings, necklaces and rings. Decorative collets create a beautiful fine look and will challenge you as a jeweller to push your skills to the next level.

Key Dates

This masterclass will run live for two months with Q&A support sessions with Anelia and a dedicated Facebook group to connect with other jewellers making at the same time as you, as well as mentors to support your learning.

The course is now running. The dates below are shared for information. We plan to run this course again in October 2025.

Course opens for enrolment: Wednesday 11th September 2024

Course start date: Tuesday 1st October 2024

Course end date: Monday 2nd December 2024

Live Sessions:

Please note all live sessions will be recorded and you can watch the replay if you can’t make it live. If you have questions for Anelia you can also share them with us ahead of time for her to answer on the sessions.

These are the planned live session times:

Tuesday 8th October, 8pm BST

Tuesday 22nd October, 1pm BST

Friday 29th November, 1pm GMT

(Please note: these are our expected dates but may be subject to change)

TO FIND OUT MORE WATCH THE COURSE TRAILER BELOW:

What You Will Learn

This masterclass is packed full of techniques including…

Working with templates and marking our your designs, on flat, tapered and domed surfaces.
Working with large shaped stones using piercing, scoring and soldering to create the perfect mount for the stone to go in.
Setting your stones
Creating a ring, earrings and necklace design with different pierced project designs

watch the open day session for the masterclasses

If you’re interested and would like to know more, watch the open day where I talked about all of the projects in detail.

How the online Training Works

We are professionals in online training for jewellers

Having run online programmes for jewellers for over 10 years, we are world-class leaders in this type of training. This is a cohort-based style learning in which you will work at your own pace through the course over the two months.

Alongside the professionally filmed videos there will be three live sessions with Anelia to help you get any questions answered and learn more about the techniques you are learning as you work through the programme.

Who is the MASTERCLASS for?

These masterclasses are a perfect follow on from the Advanced Jewellery Diploma and are aimed at advanced jewellers who are experienced in soldering, piercing, stone setting and polishing and finishing jewellery.

The Full course package includes

Professionally filmed videos guiding you through every stage of the process which you can watch anytime (time zone is not an issue)
3 x Live Zoom Q&A sessions with the tutor to get you the support you need
Exclusive access to the Masterclass Facebook Group to share your weekly progress and gain feedback 24/7
Ongoing access to the masterclass video lessons. Go back to them anytime you want

Meet YOUR MENTOR:

ANELIA KUPRINA

Anelia is an award-winning independent London jewellery designer, who combines traditional hand-making techniques with modern technologies to create exquisite jewels.

In the ten years that she has spent in the industry, she has worked for leading UK jewellery companies, West End ateliers and the time-honoured workshops of Hatton Garden. This practical training has endowed her with the skills necessary to be able to expertly manipulate precious metals and infuse meticulous precision into her work. Her signature is bold, innovative and exciting. Anelia jewellery utilises her innate understanding of form and texture with a potent blend of hypnotic colour to create luxurious sculptural masterpieces in miniature form.

Course Fees

COURSE FEE: £399

OR Buy the Bundle & save

ALL THREE MASTERCLASSES: £797

(SAVE £400)

or

Spread the cost of the Masterclass bundle with a payment plan

10 monthly payments of £80 per month

for the masterclass bundle of 3 masterclasses

Get the year of Masterclasses which includes Decorative Collets as well as Fishtail Setting with Scott McIntyre and making a Tiara Wedding Ring with April Dace - Listed price £1197 - save £400 with the bundle.

enrolment now closed

WE can’t wait to see what you make!

If you have any questions about the masterclasses or need any support making a decision, feel free to email us at contact@jewellersacademy.com

What tools and materials do I need?

Click the button below to download the tools and materials list for the Decorative Collets Masterclass

download the tools and materials list