From Complete Beginner to Professional Jeweller in 1 Year - with Tanya Pepper (podcast episode)
We always share that our diploma programme is open to everyone, but what is it actually like to join as a total beginner? In this episode, Tanya Pepper shares her experience of signing up for our online diploma programme and learning enough to launch her own jewellery business, Estelle Jewellery Designs. She opens up about the challenges she faced and talks about the incredible community she was able to build with her mentors and fellow students. If you’re considering enrolling in one of our programmes, this episode is full of useful information!
086: From Complete Beginner to Professional Jeweller in 1 Year
with Tanya Pepper
We always share that our diploma programme is open to everyone, but what is it actually like to join as a total beginner? In this episode, Tanya Pepper shares her experience of signing up for our online diploma programme and learning enough to launch her own jewellery business, Estelle Jewellery Designs. She opens up about the challenges she faced and talks about the incredible community she was able to build with her mentors and fellow students. If you’re considering enrolling in one of our programmes, this episode is full of useful information!
Episode Description:
In this episode we’re talking with Tanya Pepper, one of our diploma graduates (0:51)
How did you get interested in jewellery making? (2:10)
What inspired you to sign up for the diploma programme? (4:04)
What was the biggest challenge you faced in the process? (11:00)
How did you experience community even though the diploma is online? (16:44)
What was your favourite piece you made? (18:48)
How is your business going so far? (25:11)
Resources
Online Diploma in Silver Jewellery
Online Diploma in Fine Jewellery
Follow Tanya on Instagram and Facebook
About Tanya:
Silver Diploma graduate from the Jewellers Academy. Hand made jewellery designed and made with love.
Image of three rings featured:
“This was one of my most recent commissions. A Pearl 30th wedding anniversary stacking set. One ring for each of the ten years. 3 gold balls to represent each of her 3 children. Blue paraiba topaz for its meaning of love.”