Jewellery & Silversmithing Courses
- Private In-Studio bespoke courses from £265
- Online 1:1 Interactive bespoke courses from £195
For Professionals, Beginners or Enthusiasts at any skill level
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One day (or more) flexible Short & Foundation Courses
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Explore the potential for your work
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Obtain the knowledge and inspiration required to be original
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Gain invaluable 'Tips of the Trade'
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Tailored Courses | Online Courses | Visiting Tutors
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This is Nick he is a Master Goldsmith based in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter who has over 30 year's experience working in the industry as a Diamond Mounter and he's an experienced tutor.
He's one of our specially selected group of national tutors willing to teach you in their own workshop.
A wealth of knowledge waiting for you
HOW TO BE A BETTER JEWELLER / SILVERSMITH
1. Choose the course that appeals to you.
2. Consider how you want to tailor the course
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I started The Bespoke Jewellery Training Company to support best industry practices and to help connect people within the industry to support everyone's professional development.
I do this by providing you with superior quality courses taught by very experienced trade professionals willing to share their expertise with you in their own studio's.
This courses page provides inspiration for course ideas to help you decide how to refine your skills, then we can tailor a course more specifically to suit your needs.
Please get in touch if you cannot find the information you are looking for.
Best wishes
Dawn Meaden-Johnson
Director : The Bespoke Jewellery Training Co & Contemporary Jeweller.
ONLINE COURSES | New ways to learn | EXPLORE
How to Design Jewellery with CAD
Learn more about the CAD Design software used by Jewellers and how it is used to create Jewellery. Try out basic CAD Rhino design tools to create a variety of simple shapes for jewellery design in order to explore and understand the CAD design process.Read more >
Introduction to Jewellery Design
ONLINE INTERACTIVE 1:1 COURSE4 Hours as 2x 2 Hour sessions.
Learn the methods used by professional Jewellers for creating original jewellery design ideas and developing concepts into feasible Jewellery designs. Suitable for all >>
Design for Manufacture
INTERACTIVE 1:1 ONLINE | 3 Hours as 2x 1.5 hoursSee how your Jewellery sketch can be converted to the CAD Design file required for manufacturing and get invaluable insight relevant to design concept development.
Tuition from a CAD Jewellery Designer /Goldsmith.
Practical Jewellery Mentoring Sessions
INTERACTIVE 1:1 ONLINE | 2x 2 Hour sessionsGet at the bench help with your project, commission or design issue on selected jewellery techniques.
2 Hour mentoring session also available.
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How Jewellery is Designed & 3D Printed
INTERACTIVE 1:1 ONLINE | 3 Hour SessionAn interactive & narrative course designed to inform Jewellers, Art Jewellers, Creatives or other Makers about possibilities for CAD and 3D printing for their work. The tutor explains and demonstrates how Jewellery is designed and made using today's technology. Read more >
How to sell Jewellery Online : Website & Branding
INTERACTIVE 1:1 ONLINE | 3 HoursLearn how to create a website and brand design blueprint that reflects who you are as a Jeweller; engages your ideal customer. Learn to design /style an effective online selling website for your jewellery business.
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ETSY: How to get Jewellery Sales
INTERACTIVE 1:1 ONLINE | 2.5 HoursGet essential listing tips and learn how to stand out from the crowd by showcasing your work effectively and maximising your sales potential. Tuition from a Jeweller whose own business thrives on Etsy. Read more >
How to Value Rough Diamonds - Introduction
INTERACTIVE 1:1 ONLINE | 2x 3 Hour sessionsAn introductory course to learn the basic methods for assessing the 4 C’s of Rough Diamonds to determine their value.
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Introduction to Diamonds & Grading
INTERACTIVE 1:1 ONLINE | 2x 3 Hour sessionsLearn the basics about why and how polished diamond grades differ, the grading process regarding colour, cut and clarity and shapes etc.
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Gemstones in Retail Jewellery online course _
INTERACTIVE 1:1 ONLINE | 2x 3 Hour sessionsA specifically designed course to provide to anyone working in Jewellery Retail with the basic product knowledge required to successfully sell Gemstone set Jewellery.
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Gemstones for Jewellery
INTERACTIVE 1:1 ONLINE | 2x 3 Hour sessionsLearn critical factors for making the right Gemstone choices. A specially designed course from a Gemmologist to assist those who handle Gemstones such as Jewellery Designers, Makers & Manufacturers or Jewellery/Gemstone Enthusiasts. Read more >
GEMMOLOGY REFRESHER COURSE SESSIONS
INTERACTIVE 1:1 ONLINE- Choose a 3 or 6 Hour online course session.
A very useful refresher course for Gemmology students who need additional coaching or for Gemmologists.
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Retail : How to sell Bespoke Jewellery Effectively
INTERACTIVE ONLINE | 3 Hours2x 1.5 Hour sessions + homework task
Learn how to develop your sales confidence and truly connect with customerS visiting your store, crucially convert more sales and create clients for life.
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COURSE SERIES | History of Jewellery courses
INTERACTIVE 1:1 ONLINE | 3 Hours as 2x 1.5 hour sessionsModern | Art Deco | Art Nouveau | Victorian | Edwardian | Georgian | Renaissance | Medieval | Ancient
Select one or two historical time periods of choice and learn fascinating and important information about the Jewellery of those periods from from a Jewellery Historian and Goldsmith. Read more >
IN STUDIO COURSES | UK
Argentium Silver
Obtain some essential practical tips of the trade for the successful use of Argentium Silver in Jewellery. Find out more about the properties of Argentium Silver.Make an enquiry >
CAD Rhino - An Introduction
OPTION FOR ONLINE TUITIONLearn how to design using this popular software used by Jewellery Designers to design and make Jewellery using CAD.
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How to Design Jewellery with CAD
OPTION FOR ONLINE TUITIONA course designed for CAD Beginners.
With step-by-step tutor guidance, learn how to design jewellery using computer aided design (CAD)
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CAD Design Trade Tips
OPTIN FOR ONLINE TUITIONRhino & Gold, Matrix, Solidworks and more.
Request tailored content to suit and obtain invaluable CAD tips for successfully manufacturing your designs or obtain technical help for a design project. Read more >
CAD Software for Jewellery Design
Before committing to an expensive purchase try out your chosen software with unbiased tutor guidance.Several software options to choose from.
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3D Haptic Modelling: An Introduction
Discover how computers can be used to design and create sculptural models. Essential for artists & creatives who wish to replicate models. Read more >3D Printing : An Introduction
OPTION FOR ONLINE TUITIONLearn the basic principles of 3D printing (Additive Manufacturing) and what part it plays in creating Jewellery product.
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2 SHAPES | CAD For Jewellery Retailers
Explore 2 Shapes Software designed specifically to aid Jewellery Retailers in the real-time design environment.Read more...
Concept to Design
.An introduction to the intuitive conceiving of paper 3D shapes that have the potential to form your future contemporary jewellery.
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Colouring Anodised Aluminium
.Explore the art of decorative colouring and pattern making on anodised aluminium.
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Connecting without Heat
.Explore the possibilities for Cold Connections and discover the options for uniting a wide range of components or materials.
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Cuttlefish & Delft Clay Casting
.Learn many tips and hints for simple organic casting on this one day course.Tutor image.
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Drawing Jewellery Designs
OPTION FOR 1:1 ONLINE TUITIONA one day Introduction to the basic techniques for drawing Jewellery and make your designs come alive on paper. Obtain the drawing methods needed to produce a design drawing/sketch.
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Jewellery Design & Illustration
OPTION FOR 1:1 ONLINE TUITION2 Days of private tuition delivered as 4x 3 Hour sessions. An Intensive introduction to techniques for generating ideas and the process of design and sketchbook illustration for jewellery designs.
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Drawing & Painting
ONLINE TUITION OPTION.
An ideal course for those who lack confidence in their drawing techniques and wish to learn the basics for designing, drawing or painting. Taught by an experienced artist.
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Decorative Surface & Textures
.Explore techniques such as rolling, etching and mark making to add an interesting textural dimension to your work or extend design options for commercial Jewellery lines.
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Diamond Mounting
Refine your Jewellery by learning techniques for creating effective and elegant original mounts to hold gemstones. Obtain many tips of the trade from an experienced Diamond Mounter.Read more >
Etching
Add a narrative to your jewellery and discover how acid etching and other types of metal patination can tell your story. Also learn methods for creating a patina on silver.Tutor image.Make an enquiry >
Enamelling: Troubleshooting
A practical course of tailored content where you can consult with an Enamelling specialist and obtain help with technical issues or work on aspects of a special project. Tutor imageRead more >
Fine Forging & Forming Jewellery
Discover how to use hammers to create synclastic & anticlastic free flowing natural 3D shapes for jewellery.Read more >
Foldforming Techniques
Learn the basics of the Silversmithing Technique of Foldforming, made famous by Charles Lewton-Brain. Add three dimension to your work, without any soldering. Tutor imageRead more >
Granulation for Silver Jewellery
Take a day to explore the ancient technique of Granulation. A method which adds exquisite tiny granules of precious metal to your work.Tutor imageRead more >
Hand Engraving - Introduction
Obtain the basic principles of Hand Engraving or gain some invaluable Tips of the Trade from an expert Engraver.Read more >
How to Design Jewellery
1-Day Course | Suitable for allOn this introduction to Jewellery Design you will learn how to design jewellery and explore the methods used by professional Jewellers for creating original jewellery design ideas and how to develop ideas/concepts into a real Jewellery Design.
Location: Online or Various UK
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How to be Jewellery Show Ready
Obtain tips of the trade for making the most of exhibition opportunities like IJL. Be ready to use a show opportunity to increase the growth & profit of your jewellery business.Location: Birmingham Jewellery Quarter
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How to be an Ethical Jeweller
3 Hour Mini ConsultancyObtain expert help from an industry specialist on how to make business changes for the better.
Location: Birmingham Jewellery Quarter
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How to Buy at Jewellery Trade Fairs
3 Hour Mini ConsultancyObtain many hints and tips for buying wholesale at UK or European Trade Fairs.
Location: Nottinghamshire
How to Spot Trends
Translating a trend into a commercial jewellery design could improve your sales potential. Discover how to spot and exploit trendsLocation: Various
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Jewellery Making
This one day introductory course for Jewellery Making beginners is designed to introduce you to the tools and practical techniques used to make a simple piece of silver jewellery.Read more...
Jewellery Photography
Learn how to create beautiful images with your smart phone & photoshop perfect for use on Digital/Social Media or your website.Read more...
Jewellery Costing & Pricing
Create an effective costing and pricing processes for increasing the profitability potential of your jewellery business.Read more...
Keum Boo
Discover the korean technique of adding sumptuous gold foil to silver jewellery.Tutor image.
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Jewellery: Laser Cutting/Marking
Learn how to design specifically for laser cutting and see how your designs are produced by laser technology on acrylic or plywood.Explore sublimation on acrylic.
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Marketing for Jewellery Makers
3 Hour ConsultancyGet help from an industry expert and create a tailored plan for launching/marketing your new jewellery designs.
Location: Birmingham Jewellery Quarter
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Marketing/Selling to Retailers
3 Hour Mini ConsultancyFind out how to effectively engage with those who have the power to give you access into a genuine jewellery sales environment.
Location: Birmingham Jewellery Quarter
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Marketing for Jewellery Retailers
Marketing for SuccessJewellery Retailers can obtain expert help to create a relevant plan for promoting their online or bricks and mortar business.
Location: Birmingham Jewellery Quarter or In-house option.
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Pearl & Bead Threading
Learn Pearl and Bead threading and knotting; how to add clasps to your work and tips for obtaining a professional finish to your Necklaces or Bracelets.Any level
Location: Birmingham, London or Oxfordshire
Platinum Masterclass
Obtain some invaluable Tips of the Trade on rhodium plating from a trade specialist.Make an enquiry
Precious Metal Clay (PMC)
<< An Introduction >>Learn how to handle, store, mould, texture, torch, kiln fire and finish Precious Metal Clay to create Fine Silver Jewellery.
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Precious Metal Clay
<<Beads/Hollow Forms >>This 1-day course will show you the basic techniques for creating your own fabulously original beads and hollow forms from PMC.
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Precious Metal Clay:
<< Adding Colour >>Learn a variety of different ways to add colour to PMC & Art Clay by using Enamel, Paints and Ink.
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Precious Metal Clay
Stonesetting TechniquesLearn how to add stones to PMC by using Cabochon (Rub over) stonesetting techniques.
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Moulds Cutting & Wax Injection
Learn more about the process of Mould Making, Mould Cutting and Wax Injection. Obtain some tips on how to expertly retrieve your wax models, along with some time saving tips of the trade.Location: Nottinghamshire only
Precious Metals / Metallurgy
Mini 3 Hour Course.
Learn more about the metallurgy of noble metals; Silver, Gold and Platinum; Trade tips of Alloys. Tailor to suit.
Location: Central London & ONLINE
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Polishing Jewellery
Learn essential hints & tips for polishing jewellery to retail standard.Location: Various
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Polishing Masterclass
MasterclassObtain many 'Tips of the Trade' from Trade Master Polisher Stephen M Goldsmith
Location: Kent only
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PUK Welding Trade Tips
Obtain some essential trade tips for successfully using a PUK Spot Welder in Jewellery fabrication, manufacture and repairs.Location: Birmingham JQ only
Resin Jewellery: Capture & Colour
Learn how to add a variety of glorious colours to your jewellery or use resin as a means to capture small items or tokens such as ; Flowers, Images, Textiles, Print/Illustrations; Written word; Special colour effects, & Small Memorial items.Read more >
Silversmithing
Obtain some Tips of the Trade to improve your Silversmithing techniques or learn a few basic skills such as raising, blocking and planishing.Location: Derbyshire & Middlesborough only
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Spinning: An Introduction
Explore the Art of holloware Metal Spinning or obtain Tips of the Trade from a Master Spinner and Silversmith.Read more...
Stonesetting
IntroductionLearn one or two basic techniques of stonesetting eg Rub-over (bezel) or Claw to get started and develop skills.
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Stonesetting
Setting Awkward Shaped Stones.Learn essential techniques for setting a variety of shaped stones.
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Stonesetting
Tips of the TradeGet expert advice for troublesome setting issues from an experienced trade stonesetter.
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Stonesetting
Bezel Setting Essential Tips.Get invaluable tips for improving your bezel setting techniques and work more efficiently.
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Stone Setting | Microsetting
Introduction to Pave Micro SettingAn Introduction to Pave Micro Setting techniques using a Microscope.
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Soutache Jewellery Techniques
For Beginners |Learn practical techniques for making Soutache embroidered jewellery, such as needlework, braiding & adding beads etc
Location: Birmingham only
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Successful Silver Soldering
Gain confidence and learn many time-saving tips for a precise, clean professional soldering joins. Suitable for beginners.- Various Locations
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Successful Saw Piercing
Tips of the TradeAccurate saw piercing can define the quality of a piece. Learn techniques for a neat professional finish on intricate work.
Location: Various
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Young Jewellery Genius?
Beginners | TeensCOURSE |A day of discovery for young people aged from 14-17 designed to start exploring their potential for being a jeweller.
Adult may accompany.
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Wax Carving & Modelling
Discover the basics of carving and sculpting in Wax to create models.Read more...
Wireworking Jewellery Course
For Beginners |An introduction to making elegant jewellery using wire working techniques. Suitable for all.
Location: Birmingham JQ or Cambridge
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Wire Weaving Course
For Beginners |An introduction to the techniques for wrapping, twisting and weaving wire to make beautiful Jewellery. Suitable for all.
Location: Birmingham JQ or Cambridge
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Gem-A Diploma Exam Courses
(Gemmological Association of Great Britain)
Gem-A Diamond Grading Practical
5 Day Practical Course + Exam day.This course follows the Gem-A Diamond Practical tuition course syllabus.
Gem-A accredited tutor.
Location: Coventry
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Gem-A Diamond Grading Theory
10 Day course + Exam (or equivalent part-time)This course follows the Gem-A Diamond Theory tuition course syllabus.
Gem-A accredited tutor.
Location: Coventry
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Gem-A Diamond Full Diploma Course
18 Day course + Exam (or equivalent part-time)This course follows the Gem-A Diamond Diploma theory & practical tuition course syllabus.
Gem-A accredited tutor.
Location: Coventry
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Mentoring | Mentored Courses
Jewellery Experience Days for Everyone
Jewellery Making Experience
From £295 | Beginners | Up to 2 personsAn informative and creative day of Jewellery Making with guidance from a professional Jeweller
Location: Various UK.
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Jewellery Making Experience
From £370 | Beginners | Up to 3 PersonsAn enjoyable and fun day of making Jewellery for a small group of like minded creative friends.
Location: Birmingham Jewellery Quarter
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Young Jewellery Genius
From £295 | Beginner Teen with a ChaperoneA day of discovery for a young person aged from 14-17 designed to help them start exploring their potential for being a jeweller.
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Make Wedding Rings Day
From £295 +Silver/Gold | Up to 2 personsA creative emotive day together. Make your own 9ct Gold or Silver Wedding Rings. Step-by-step guidance from a professional Goldsmith.
Location: Various UK
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Gemstones Experience Day
From £295 | Up to 2 personsExplore the fascinating world of coloured gemstones. Choose several to see and discuss.
Location: Coventry
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Diamond Experience Day
From £295 | Up to 2 personsObtain fascinating & useful information about the Colour, Cut, Clarity, Carat & Anatomy of Diamonds.
Location: Birmingham Jewellery Quarter or Coventry.
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Gemmology Experience Day
From £295 | Up to 2 personsA fun and fascinating basic introduction course for enthusiasts to see and learn about diamonds and gemstones.
Location: Coventry & Birmingham Jewellery Quarter
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Beautiful Bead Jewellery
From £295 | Beginners | Up to 2 personsA fun creative day of making a beautiful beaded jewellery with guidance from a professional Jeweller
Locations: Birmingham Jewellery Quarter & London
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Jewellery Fake or Fortune
Lecture/Seminar |2 HoursContent is focused on the methods used to identify fake and reproduction Jewellery of all types.
In-House - Visiting tutor
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Jewellery Auction House Experience
1/2 Day Experience |A fun enjoyable visit to a Jewellery Auction House on Sale day accompanied by your own jewellery valuer.Get tips for finding treasures and get help if you want to bid.
Perfect for Jewellery buyers/enthusiasts.
Location: Nantwich or Derby
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Jewellery Auction Experience | Plus
1-Day Premium Experience |Visit a Jewellery Auction Sale with a Valuation expert to guide you.
Supplemented by your own private jewellery appraisal & valuation consultation after the Auction from a small selection of jewellery you bring. Location: Nantwich or Derby only
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Group Lectures
Metallurgy Lecture
SESSIONAL LECTURE | 2 Hours | In-houseAsk expert tutor Metallurgist and Jewellery Conservator William Hawkes-Reynolds to provide a thought provoking & fascinating lecture about metals, alloys and their uses. Tailor content to suit. Suitable for Jewellery & other industries
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USEFUL INFORMATION
The cost of our 1-day courses of one-to-one tuition from an industry professional is from £259 (Vat is not applicable)
Other course types such as Foundation Courses; Short Courses; Visiting Tutor Courses etc are priced individually. In some cases tutors ask us not to publish course prices, in this instance we can provide a no obligation course quotation.
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The actual cost of your jewellery course depends on which jewellery trade professional is teaching your course.
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Course materials are not usually included in the course price because you will be deciding what design to work on during the tuition with tutor guidance and the cost for materials cannot therefore be determined before the course. If course materials are included we will advise this in our course quotation.
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A small range of courses can be arranged as one-to-two course so that you can share the course costs with a friend.
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Training usually takes place in the tutors own workshop, on day to suit you. (Subject to tutor availability)
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Please get in touch if you would like to make an general enquiry and receive a no obligation quotation for tailored training.
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We also create one-to-one short courses to fit in with the itinerary of any Jeweller visiting the UK.
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