Balancing a Full-Time Job and a Jewellery Dream: Learning Metal Clay jewellery making with Niloo (podcast episode)
In this episode of the Jewellers Academy Podcast, host Anna Campbell is joined by Niloo, a Diploma in Silver Metal Clay student based in Finland. They dive into Niloo’s journey from a full-time IT engineering role to discovering a deep passion for jewellery making through metal clay.
Niloo shares how the creative freedom of metal clay, the structure of the diploma course, and the supportive online community helped her reignite her artistic spark. From her love of nature-inspired botanical projects to her goals of turning her hobby into a jewellery business, this episode is full of inspiration and practical insight for anyone considering learning jewellery making.
Anna and Niloo explore the value of mentorship, the importance of deadlines for momentum, and how having access to tools, expert feedback, and lifetime video content makes all the difference. If you're curious about metal clay, love the idea of working flexibly around a busy schedule, or want a peek behind the scenes of our diploma experience — this episode is for you!
About Niloo
Hi, I’m Niloo — I studied computer science and worked in tech for a few years, but deep down, I always loved art and making things by hand.
One day, I finally listened to that little voice inside and signed up for the Metal Clay Diploma at Jewellers Academy.
Now I’m in Term 3, totally in love with this material, and honestly… I’ve never been happier! The future feels bright — and full of silver!
Follow Niloo on Instagram @nilooartisanjewellery to see her beautiful work and creative progress.
DIPLOMA IN SILVER METAL CLAY
If you’re inspired by Niloo’s journey and intrigued by metal clay, check out the one year online Diploma in Silver Metal Clay. Suitable for beginners or those with some experience, this course takes you quickly from beginner level to metal clay artist.
Enrolment is open until 13th June 2025. Kits are available until 31st May 2025 (our friends at Metal Clay Ltd have set this deadline in order to make up the kits and ship them before the course starts in September).
Here are some useful links:
FREE 5 Days of Silver Metal Clay online course
Learn more about the Diploma in Silver Metal Clay