If you’ve ever thought about teaching creative workshops – or you already run them and want to make them truly unforgettable – this episode is packed with wisdom you won’t want to miss.

Jessica Rose sits down with Patricia van den Akker from The Design Trust, author of 'Teaching Creative Workshops in Person and Online', to share five powerful tips for designing workshops that stand out. Patricia’s approach goes far beyond simply showing people how to make something. Instead, she encourages us to think deeply about why we teach, what kind of experience we want to create, and how we can market our workshops in a way that connects emotionally with the right students.

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In this week's episode of the Jewellers Academy Podcast, Jess talks with fine jeweller and experienced instructor April Dace about her upcoming three-day in-person masterclass in Brighton (2nd - 4th October 2025). Designed for intermediate to advanced jewellers, the course focuses on creating a stunning Tiara wedding band with five claws - a perfect project to refine your stone setting skills and elevate your engagement ring designs.

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Anna Campbell is in conversation with Lynn Powell. Anna is the founder and tutor for Jewellery School Scotland, teaching sell-out jewellery workshops in Edinburgh. Lynn Powell is the founder of the Arienas Collective, a creative workshop hub in Edinburgh. The collective was set up to help local artists and makers make a living doing what they love. Anna teaches her workshops exclusively with the Arienas Collective and they regularly sell out months in advance.

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Anna Campbell chats with tutor and mentor Laura-Jayne of Small Dog Silver about the Foundation in Silver Jewellery course - the perfect starting point for beginners wanting to make beautiful jewellery from home.

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In this week’s episode of the Jewellers Academy Podcast, Jessica Rose is joined by Anna Campbell, Kelly Twigg, and Emma René to introduce something brand new: the first-ever Jewellers' Visibility Retreat, happening this September in Brighton, England.

This intimate, in-person, three-day event is designed for jewellery business owners who are ready to get seen, connect deeply with their brand, and confidently attract customers, just in time for the busy Christmas sales season.

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Jess talks with fine jeweller and tutor Jane Taylor, to talk about her creative journey into jewellery making. From childhood badge-making to running her own boutique jewellery store in Godalming, UK. Jane shares about the winding road that led her to jewellery. From early experiments with polymer clay, to leaving an apprenticeship in search of creative freedom, to building her own brand and shop that's now part of a thriving creative hub.

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Join us for a transformative three-day, in-person retreat by the sea, designed to help jewellers step into true visibility, grow their brand with clarity, and finally feel seen. From expert-led sessions to a professional mini brand shoot and a powerful community experience, this is your moment to break through and move your business forward.

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In this episode of the Jewellers Academy Podcast, Jess talks with Mahroz Hekmati, a talented jeweller, enamelling specialist, and core member of the teaching team at the new Jewellers Academy Brighton studios.

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In this week's episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, host Elin Horgan is joined by Hannah Royce-Greensill, founder of Slab Jewellery, whose path to becoming a full-time jeweller began in an unexpected place, freelance web design. Hannah shares how she balanced both careers in the early stages, using her digital skills to support herself while slowly and steadily growing her jewellery business.

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In this week’s episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, host Anna Campbell chats with branding expert Nicola McMillan, founder of NM Create, about the top five branding mistakes small businesses often make. From being too broad in your messaging to undervaluing professional design, they break down exactly what’s going wrong and how to fix it. Nicola shares practical tips on defining your ideal customer, creating a consistent visual identity, and building a brand story that resonates. Whether you're rebranding or starting fresh, this episode is a must-listen for building a strong, standout brand.

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In this week’s episode of the podcast, host Kim Thomson chats with Alice, founder of the Museum of Alternative Jewellery, about her love for bold, playful, and unconventional pieces. From shrink plastic to found objects and ‘toy jewellery’, they explore how alternative materials can carry deep meaning and spark creativity.

Tune in to hear how Alice celebrates overlooked styles, why value isn’t just about precious metals, and how you can find inspiration in the everyday.

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In this episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, jewellery designer Elin Horgan chats with creative director and beauty expert Naomi Lake about how to create stunning jewellery photography - whether you're DIY-ing it or working with a pro.

They cover how to plan a shoot, style on a budget, choose the right team, and capture images that truly sell your work. From mood boards to makeup, flat lays to editorial shots—this episode is packed with tips to help your jewellery shine online!

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Curious about what it’s really like to take one of our Jewellery Diplomas?

Meet some of our inspiring graduates and hear how the diploma programmes helped them grow their skills, confidence, and businesses:

Alice Cant completed the Silver Jewellery Diploma in 2022. She now runs her own studio shop on the Isle of Lewis and employs a team of three.

Kelly Twigg is currently studying the Silver Diploma. With over 50k Instagram followers, she's reviewing tools, building a thriving brand, and has just been approached to write a jewellery book.

Kate Seow is a graduate of both the Fine and Advanced Diplomas. Kate has exhibited her fine jewellery collection at Goldsmiths North - twice.

Emily Lisbeth. After completing both Fine and Advanced Diplomas, Emily is now confidently working in gold, pricing her pieces sustainably, and teaching jewellery workshops.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your jewellery practice to the next level, this video will show you what’s possible. Learn more about our Diploma courses and who knows, maybe one day you’ll be one of the inspiring stories we’re sharing.

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In this inspiring episode, Jess and Anna talk all things ambition, fear, and taking bold steps toward your creative future. Together, they dive into the transformative potential of the Jewellery Diploma programs at Jewellers Academy, with enrolment closing Friday, 13th June.

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Have you ever asked yourself where your passion for jewellery could take you?

Whether it's opening your own shop, winning prestigious awards or creating meaningful work as a form of self-expression - ambition comes in many forms.

At Jewellers Academy, we’ve had the privilege of seeing our graduates turn their jewellery dreams into reality.

With enrolment for our jewellery diplomas closing on 13th June 2025, now is the time to consider what your next step could be.

To inspire you, we’re sharing the stories of graduates who have carved their own unique paths — from launching successful brands to exhibiting in world-class shows.

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When you're running a jewellery business, there are moments when the spark dims. You lose a bit of the magic, the motivation starts to wane, and you question whether you're really cut out for this. Sound familiar? You're not alone.

Jeweller Jessica Croft knows this feeling well. After years of self-teaching and building her jewellery business, she hit what she describes as a “stop gap” where she needed to decide whether to keep going or get ‘a real job’. That’s when she signed up for a Diploma with Jewellers Academy and has never looked back. Here are 5 reasons she recommends to Diploma to anyone ready to grow their jewellery making skills.

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One of the questions I get asked most often about our online Diploma courses is: What do I do if I get stuck?

This post addresses this fear covering why that happens a lot less than you would think (with an online course there’s no forgetting what to do next because you can rewind), the support you get to help you keep moving forwards and why our online Diploma courses have a 99% success rate.

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In this week’s inspiring episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, Jess spoke with jewellery artist and tutor Risza Lopes de Cruz, whose creative journey spans continents—from East Timor to Brighton, England. Risza shares how her love of jewellery making began with beading in Southeast Asia and evolved into a thriving business rooted in cultural heritage and personal meaning.

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