12 Free Jewellery Making Projects and Online Courses to Try This Summer
Whether you want to learn jewellery making for the very first time or want a new project to enjoy over the summer, we've put together some of our favourite free online jewellery making courses.
One of the best things about learning jewellery making online is that you can work at your own pace. Whether you have an afternoon free or you're planning a summer full of creative projects, these courses includes professionally filmed video lessons, downloadable notes and lifetime access, so you can come back whenever inspiration strikes.
From silver jewellery making and wax carving to stone setting and metal clay, there's something here for every level of experience.
Free jewellery making projects for beginners
10 Days of Silver Jewellery Making
If you've always wanted to learn jewellery making but weren't sure where to begin, this is the perfect place to start.
Across ten bite-sized projects you'll learn the core jewellery making skills including sawing, filing, soldering and polishing while creating beautiful wearable jewellery.
Perfect for:
Complete beginners
Anyone wanting to build confidence with silver
People considering jewellery making as a hobby or business
2. Sawing Templates
Want to improve your sawing skills?
These free printable jewellery piercing templates include designs suitable for beginners right through to more experienced jewellers. They're ideal if you simply want to spend an afternoon practising one of the most important jewellery making skills.
You'll receive a selection of downloadable templates ready to print and use.
intermediate/advanced silver and gold jewellery
3. Make a Silver Convertible Brooch Pendant
Convertible jewellery, also known as modular or transformable jewellery, is designed so it can be worn in more than one way. In this project, you will learn how to make a brooch that can be also worn as a pendant.
5. Twisted Hoop Earrings
Learn how to make your own twisted hoop earrings from square wire
4. Make a Domed Locket
One of our most popular advanced projects.
You'll learn how to make two different styles of domed locket while developing skills including hinges, clasps, precision fitting and professional finishing.
It's an excellent project if you're ready to stretch your jewellery making skills.
wax carving
6. Week of Wax
If you've been curious about wax carving, our Week of Wax is one of the best places to begin. This free five-day online course introduces you to one of the most creative and flexible jewellery making techniques available today.
Across five practical projects you'll learn to carve rings, charms and pendants, experiment with build-up techniques and discover how wax designs are transformed into precious metal through casting. You'll also learn why so many professional jewellers use wax to prototype and develop collections before committing to expensive metals.
metal clay
7. Five Days of Silver Metal Clay
Discover the fascinating world of silver metal clay.
You'll learn how to shape, fire and finish fine silver jewellery using a material that's wonderfully accessible for beginners yet loved by experienced makers too.
No kiln? No problem - you can fire many beginner projects using a simple cook's torch.
9. Adding Gold to Metal Clay
Learn how to add a touch of gold to your metal clay designs in this course covering keum boo/gold leaf, gold paste and gold nuggets
8. Make a Silver Name Necklace
Create a personalised silver name or date necklace while learning the fundamentals of working with silver clay.
jewellery making with gemstones and wire
10. Introduction to Gemstone & Wire Jewellery
If soldering isn't your thing—or you'd simply like to try something different—this beginner-friendly course introduces you to creating beautiful jewellery using gemstones and wire.
With very few tools required, it's an enjoyable way to expand your jewellery making skills.
12. Make a bridal hair comb
Learn how to design and make an elegant bridal hair comb using wire and gemstones.
This project combines wirework techniques with creative design and is perfect if you'd like to make jewellery and accessories for weddings or special occasions.
11. Jewellery Making for Absolute Beginners
Interested in beaded jewellery?
Learn how to make professional-quality earrings, bracelets and necklaces while mastering the essential tools and techniques used in wire and beading jewellery.
This course is perfect if you're completely new to jewellery making.
Which free jewellery making project will you start with?
Whether you're making your very first silver ring, learning stone setting, exploring wax carving or trying metal clay for the first time, we hope these free online jewellery making courses inspire you to spend some creative time at the bench this summer.
Every course is completely free to enrol on, includes lifetime access, and can be completed at your own pace. So choose the project that excites you most and enjoy learning something new.
We'd love to see what you create. Share your finished jewellery in the Jewellers Academy Facebook community or tag @jewellersacademy on Instagram so we can celebrate your makes.
If you enjoyed these free courses, explore all of our online jewellery making courses and Diplomas.