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Bespoke Jewellery Skills Learning options

Affordable Jewellery Courses & Training

How do you want to refine your skills?

Learn new jewellery techniques
Enhance your existing skills
Obtain valuable 'Tips of the Trade'
One-to-one tuition in Studio
One-to-one ONLINE interactive tuition
Flexible short courses to suit UK visiting Jewellers

COURSES

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All Bespoke Course Range

Range of Practical Jewellery Courses

Jewellers |Silversmiths | Designers Refine or learn new Techniques in the workshop of a highly experienced jewellery professional. Tailored to suit. Practical | Design | CAD See a wide range of course ideas >

Range of Design & Drawing Courses

Jewellery Makers | Creatives Learn how to design, develop ideas and communicate them effectively through Sketch & Drawing. All skill levels. See a wide range of course ideas >

Range of 1-Day CAD Design Courses

Jewellers | Designers | Retailers Learn Computer Aided Design to create design files for rapid prototyping (3D printing). All skill levels. See a wide range of course ideas >

Gemmology Course series

Jewellers | Retailers| Gemstone & Jewellery Enthusiasts Learn important information about Diamond Grading or Gemstones from a highly experienced Gemmologist. Tailored to suit. See a wide range of course ideas >

Range of Jewellery Valuation Courses

Jewellers Retailers, Buyers, Enthusiasts | PawnBrokers | Auction Houses Learn how to evaluate Jewellery, Coloured Gemstones & Diamonds. Tutor: Experienced Jewellery Valuer See a wide range of course ideas >

Range of Jewellery History Sessions

Jewellery Enthusiasts, or Buyers| Auction Houses Choose your historical period of interest and be fascinated and informed by a Jewellery Historian and Goldsmith. See a wide range of course sessions >

In-House Consultancy

Jewellery Businesses| Get technical help from a visiting jewellery industry professional. Make an enquiry >

ALL ONLINE COURSES | INTERACTIVE 1:1 TUITION

ONLINE | FOUNDATION COURSES

CAD DESIGN FOUNDATION

INTERACTIVE 1:1 ONLINE COURSE 24 Hours of one-to-one CAD Rhino design tuition over 4 weeks + Homework task practise. Flexible course schedule, sessions arranged to suit. Full course details here >

JEWELLERY DESIGN FOUNDATION

INTERACTIVE 1:1 ONLINE COURSE Tuition: 26 Hours of one-to-one design development and refinement, hand sketching/drawing & choosing suitable gemstones. Flexible course schedule, sessions arranged to suit. Full course details here >

How to Design Jewellery with CAD

INTERACTIVE 1:1 ONLINE | 2x 3 Hours | Learn more about the CAD Design software used by Jewellers. Read more >

Introduction to Jewellery Design

INTERACTIVE 1:1 ONLINE | 2x 2 Hours | Suitable for all Learn the methods used by professional Jewellers for creating original jewellery designs. Read more>

Design for Manufacture

INTERACTIVE 1:1 ONLINE | 3 Hours as 2x 1.5 hours See how your Jewellery sketch can be converted to the CAD Design file required for manufacturing. Read More >

Practical Jewellery Mentoring Sessions

INTERACTIVE 1:1 ONLINE | 2x 2 Hour sessions Get at the bench help you need with a design or technical issue. Read more >

How Jewellery is Designed & 3D Printed

INTERACTIVE 1:1 ONLINE | 3 Hour Session A narrative course designed to inform Jewellers, Art Jewellers, Creatives or other Makers about possibilities for CAD and 3D printing for their work. Read more >

How to sell Jewellery Online : Website & Branding

INTERACTIVE 1:1 ONLINE | 3 Hours Learn how to create a website and brand design blueprint that reflects who you are as a Jeweller and engages your ideal customer. Read more >

ETSY: How to get Jewellery Sales

INTERACTIVE 1:1 ONLINE | 2.5 Hours Get essential Etsy listing & Keyword tips and learn how to stand out from the crowd to maximise sales. Read more >

How to Value Rough Diamonds - Introduction

INTERACTIVE 1:1 ONLINE | 2x 3 Hour sessions An introductory course to learn the basic methods for assessing the 4 C’s of Rough Diamonds to determine their value. Read more >

Introduction to Diamonds & Grading

INTERACTIVE 1:1 ONLINE | 2x 3 Hour sessions Learn the basics about why and how polished diamond grades differ, via the 4'C's and grading process. Read more >

Gemstones in Retail Jewellery online course _

INTERACTIVE 1:1 ONLINE | 2x 3 Hour sessions Product knowledge for new Jewellery Retailers to aid the selling process of Gem set Jewellery. Read more >

Gemstones for Jewellery

INTERACTIVE 1:1 ONLINE | 2x 3 Hour sessions Learn critical factors for making the right Gemstone choices when making, buying or manufacturing Jewellery. Read more >

About Minerals and Crystals

INTERACTIVE 1:1 ONLINE & IN-STUDIO | 6 Hours Learn more about fascinating Minerals & Crystals, whose iridescent colours or unique surface patterns attract jewellers enthusiasts & collectors. Read more >

Introduction to Crystallography

INTERACTIVE 1:1 ONLINE | 2x 3Hour sessions This introductory course is designed to help you learn more about Crystallography, which is the fascinating study of the internal atomic structure and aspects of Crystals. Read more >

Pearl / Bead Threading

ONLINE | 6 Hours (or as 2x3 hour sessions) Learn how to string beads and pearls. Create knots and tension and add clasps from a professional Pearl Stringer. Private Tuition. Read more >

Jewellery Design & 3D Printing

ONLINE | 3 Hour Session An interactive & narrative course designed to inform Art Jewellers, Creatives or 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 Successfully

INTERACTIVE ONLINE | 3 Hours 2x 1.5 Hour sessions + homework task Learn how to develop your sales confidence, truly connect with your customers to crucially convert more sales & get clients for life. Read more >

Confidence for Creatives

Get help to make your creative business more successful.Tuition from an experienced Creative Business Mentor. Includes; 24 Lessons; 6 videos; Podcasts; Downloads; Regular updates & additional tools.View course content >

Precious Metals / Metallurgy

ONLINE | 3 Hours as 2x 1.5 hour sessions Interactive 1:1 tuition from a Metallurgist & Goldsmith. Learn about the origin, formation, Alloys and purity/value of precious metals.Read more >

History of Jewellery courses

ONLINE | 3 Hours as 2x 1.5 hour sessions One-to-one fully interactive private tuition from a Jewellery Historian and Goldsmith. Choose your time period of interest. Read more >

CAD DESIGN FOUNDATION COURSE

ONLINE COURSE 24 Hours of one-to-one CAD Rhino design tuition over 4 weeks + Homework task practise. Flexible course schedule, sessions arranged to suit. Full course details here >

Introduction to CAD Design for Jewellery

ONLINE | 1x 6 Hour Session One-to-one interactive tuition from a CAD Jewellery Design specialist. Learn basic design principles through guided design exercises to get an introduction to using Rhino tools to create Jewellery design files for 3D modelling. Read more >

CAD Design a Crossover Engagement Ring

ONLINE | 6 Hour or option 2x 3 Hour sessions This course has been created to provide essential tuition for designing perfectly smooth and blended, crossover 4-claw solitaire engagement ring STL design files, using Rhino.Read more >

CAD How to Design a Bezel Setting

COURSE or Online option | 6 Hours or 2x3 Hour sessions 1:1 interactive tuition on essential design techniques for creating successful round, square and pear shape bezels, using CAD Rhino Design tools. Read more >

CAD Designing Bridal Jewellery

COURSE or Online option | 6 Hours or 2x3 Hour sessions Learn how to enhance designs by integrating organic shapes, pattern or gemstones or trend driven motifs popular in Bridal Jewellery. Rhino or Matrix. Tuition in English or Spanish. Read more >

Alternative Metals for Jewellers

ONLINE | 1.5 Hour session Learn more about the potential of alternative metals such as Steel, Bronze & Tungsten etc, in Contemporary or Art Jewellery. Read more >

Maximise the Bridal Jewellery Market

ONLINE | 4 Hours 2x2 Hour sessions + homework task Provides essential skills for enhancing bridal jewellery sales, ensure repeat business and achieve a competitive advantage. Read more >

Jewellery Storytelling - Bespoke Sales

INTERACTIVE ONLINE | 3 Hours 2x 1.5 Hour sessions + homework task Learn how evocative storylines can be effectively used to capitalise on bespoke commissions & remodelling Jewellery sales. Read more >

Business Thinking for Creatives

ONLINE Embrace your independence as a creative and use these specially designed strategies for a more successful business and work life balance. Tuition from an experienced Creative Business Mentor. Includes: 49 part toolkit & regular updates View more course content >

Smelting, Refining & Casting

INTERACTIVE 1:1 ONLINE | 2 Hours Tailored to suit training requirements. Read more >

How to Date Vintage Jewellery

ONLINE | 3 Hours in 2x 1.5 Hour sessions One-to-one fully interactive private tuition from a Jewellery Historian & Goldsmith, introduces you to techniques for determining the date of Jewellery. Read more >

JEWELLERY DESIGN FOUNDATION COURSE

ONLINE COURSE 22 Hours of one-to-one design development & hand sketching/drawing tuition. Flexible course schedule, sessions arranged to suit. Full course details here >

Introduction to CAD Design for Jewellery

ONLINE | 2x3 Hour Sessions 1:1 interactive tuition from a CAD Jewellery Design specialist. Learn basic design principles through guided Rhino design tools /exercises to create Jewellery design files Make an Enquiry >

3D Rendering with Keyshot

ONLINE | 3 or 6 Hour Sessions as required. Keyshot is the ideal design solution for those looking to improve their rendering techniques. An online interactive one-to-one tuition course. Read more >

CAD Designing for Micro Set Jewellery

COURSE & Online Option | 2x 3 Hours One-to-one interactive tuition from a CAD Jewellery Designer & Micro Stonesetter. Learn how create successful STL design files for Micro Set Jewellery with Rhino. Read more >

CAD Designing a Fitted Wedding Ring

ONLINE | 6 Hours Learn how to effectively design a shaped, fitted, or shadow wedding ring to fit into an existing engagement ring using Rhino Design Tools. Online interactive one-to-one tuition course. Read more >

ONLINE | CAD DESIGN COURSES

Mentored Course Options

Small Scale Jewellery Manufacturing

Jewellers | Designer Makers | Graduates Get Started into small scale jewellery manufacturing via this trade mentored 4x course session series. See your design develop on this live project; build a business model for future production. Location: Birmingham Jewellery Quarter Read more...

How to Sell your Jewellery to Retailers

3 Hour Private Consultancy Get help creating a strategy for finding & approaching jewellery retailers about selling your work. Location: Birmingham Jewellery Quarter Read more...

How to Market a new Jewellery Design

3 Hour Private Consultancy Get help from an industry expert and create a tailored plan for launching/marketing your new jewellery designs. Location: Birmingham Jewellery Quarter Read more...

Ethics & CSR for Jewellery

3 Hour Private Consultancy Find out more about Ethics in the Jewellery Industry, how to make easy changes and be a more socially responsible in your business. - Corporate Social Responsibility CRS Make an enquiry...

2 Hour Mentoring Session

Jewellery Designer Makers | Are you making the most of your business potential or missing opportunites for other sales types? Your mentor will review your website & provide valuable feedback on your creative business. Location: Birmingham Jewellery Quarter Read more...

GEM-A Diploma 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 Read more >

Gem-A Diamond Full Diploma

18 Day course + Exam or equivalent part-time hours This course follows the Gem-A Diamond Diploma theory & practical tuition course syllabus. Gem-A accredited tutor. Location: Coventry Read more >

Gem-A Diamond Grading Theory

10 Day course + Exam (or equivalent part-time hours) This course follows the Gem-A Diamond Theory tuition course syllabus. Gem-A accredited tutor. Location: Coventry Read more >

Gem-A Gemmology Foundation

15 Day course + Exam or equivalent part-time hours This course follows the Gem-A Gemmology Foundation course syllabus. Gem-A accredited tutor. Location: Coventry Read more >

Gem-A Gemmology Diploma

30 Day + 2 Exams or equivalent part-time hours This course follows the Gem-A Gemmology Diploma course syllabus. Gem-A accredited tutor. Location: Coventry > Read more...

Experience Days for Everyone

Jewellery Making Experience

From £295 | Beginners | Up to 2 persons An informative and creative day of Jewellery Making with guidance from a professional Jeweller Location: Birmingham Jewellery Quarter & More Read more >

Jewellery Making Experience

From £370 | Beginners | Up to 3 Persons An enjoyable and fun day of making Jewellery for a small group of like minded creative friends. Location: Various > Read more >

Young Jewellery Genius

From £295 | Beginner Teen with a Chaperone A day of discovery for a young person aged from 14-17 designed to help them start exploring their potential for being a jeweller. > Read more...

Make Wedding Rings Day

From £295 +Silver/Gold | Up to 2 persons A creative emotive day together. Make your own 9ct Gold or Silver Wedding Rings. Step-by-step guidance from a professional Goldsmith. Location: Various UK Make an enquiry >

Gemstones Experience Day

From £295 Explore the fascinating world of coloured gemstones. Choose several to see and discuss. Location: Coventry or ONLINE Read more >

Diamond Experience Day

From £295 | Up to 2 persons Obtain fascinating & useful information about the Colour, Cut, Clarity, Carat & Anatomy of Diamonds. Location: Coventry > Read more >

Gemmology Experience Day

From £295 | Up to 2 persons A fun and fascinating basic introduction course for enthusiasts to see and learn about diamonds and gemstones. Location: Coventry & ONLINE Read more >

Holiday Away Day & Create

Course Series 1-Day Jewellery Course series set in stunning UK locations. Private tuition from a professional Jeweller Destinations and more >

History of Jewellery Series

For 1 or 2 persons | 3 Hours private tuition Central London only Choose 1 or 2 time periods of history to explore in your private tuition session with a Jewellery Historian and practising Goldsmith. Read more >

Beautiful Bead Jewellery

From £295 | Beginners | Up to 2 persons A fun creative day of making a beautiful beaded jewellery with guidance from a professional Jeweller Locations: Birmingham Jewellery Quarter & London Read more >

Jewellery Fake or Fortune

Lecture/Seminar |2 Hours Content is focused on the methods used to identify fake and reproduction Jewellery of all types. In-House - Visiting tutor. Read more >

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 Read more >

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 Read more >

Jewellery Fake or Fortune | Plus

3 Hour Premium Course | Bring along your own jewellery as a Valuation expert demonstrates and narrates the process of determining age and value. Read more >

Soutache Jewellery Experience

£180 | Beginners | Up to 2 persons | 3 Hours An informal & fun Jewellery craft session learning how to make a beautiful colourful piece of Soutache embroidery Jewellery with Silver & Glass bead elements Location: Birmingham Jewellery Quarter Read more >

Wire working & Bead Jewellery course

Beginner | 1-Day An informal & fun Jewellery craft session learning how to make a beautiful piece of Jewellery wire working techniques enhanced by beads as preferred. Suitable for all. Location: Birmingham Jewellery Quarter Read more >

Stone pendant Carving Day

From £370 | Beginners | One-to-one Tuition A creative day introducing you to stone carving techniques (Lapidary) for making a beautiful pendant from a mineral stone. Location: West Sussex Read more >

Away Day & Create | 1-Day Courses

Accommodation is not included

Make your own choice about where to stay or ask the tutor to make a local recommendation.

CORNWALL - Penryn (Falmouth)

Silver Jewellery Making Experience Day For Beginners/Intermediate Work on your own silver jewellery design. From £295 Up to 2 Persons Make an enquiry

BRIGHTON - Seaford

Silver Jewellery Making or Enamelling Experience Day For Beginners Work on your own Silver Jewellery design From £295 Up to 2 Persons Make an enquiry

CORNWALL - St Austell

PMC Precious Metal Clay Experience Day A course for anyone to explore the basic practical techniques for using Precious Metal Clay for Jewellery. For Beginners Course fee upon enquiry.

SOUTH WALES - Carmarthenshire

Silver Jewellery Making Experience Day & Make Wedding Rings Day For Beginners/Intermediate Working your own jewellery design. Course fee upon enquiry.

SCOTLAND - Oban

Silver Jewellery Making Experience Day For Beginners/Intermediate Work on your own silver jewellery design. From £295 Up to 2 Persons Make an enquiry