Thank you to those that joined me for the live open day for the brand new Jewellers Masterclasses from Jewellers Academy. It was exciting to share these fantastic projects with you.
Don’t worry if you missed the open day, you can watch the replay and read answers to your questions here.
Read MoreWe regularly run a a free Live Benchtips Session, a Q&A for you to ask an expert jewellery your questions. This month we were answering your questions about soldering. Watch the replay now or skip to the question you want the answer to.
Read MoreIn this episode of the podcast, we at Jewellers Academy introduce our brand-new advanced stone setting classes, the Jewellers Masterclasses, designed for experienced jewellers ready to enhance their skills.
Read MoreThere are so many different topics involved in jewellery making - whether it’s learning different jewellery making skills or growing your jewellery business.
I would love to help you with your favourite topic so I’ve created some brand new Clubs. The Clubs all have a different focus depending on your interest. They are free and I’ll be sending an email once a month with information, tips, inspiration, tools, recommended suppliers and more. You can join as many or as few as you like!
Read MoreJess is joined by jeweller and product photographer Karen Young. They discuss Karen's top 10 tips for getting great photos of your jewellery with your smartphone. Covering the basics like don't forget to clean your camera lens! They also cover lighting, equipment, how to plan your shots and more.
Read MoreIf you're just getting started with jewellery making then you might be wondering what tools you need. If that's the case, this is for you.
Having the tools for the job is the first step when it comes to making jewellery. Fortunately, there is a core of tools that you need for making silver and gold jewellery and you will use these tools for years.
And if you want to purchase them all together, we now have a kit available for you.
Read MoreTo celebrate our brand new online course Photographing Your Jewellery Using Your Smartphone, we have an exciting competition and we'd love you to enter.
Read MoreSeptember is here and so the thoughts of jewellers turn to Christmas! Let’s take some lovely jewellery photos together and share them on Instagram to build connection and help prepare for a fabulous Christmas season.
Join the free jewellery photography challenge, starting on Monday 16th September 2024 and running for 5 days. Check out the photo prompts and get started now
Read MoreSoldering is a key skill for jewellers to master in order to create exciting jewellery designs. It can be a bit daunting but don’t worry - I have the perfect solution. The Soldering Masterclass online workshop has been professionally filmed specially for you. Covering lots of techniques, tips and tricks. And it is available at 50% off for a limited time.
Read MoreThere are just 16 weeks until Christmas which is traditionally a busy time for jewellers. In this week's episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, Jess and Anna Campbell discuss how to effectively prepare your jewellery business for the Christmas season, breaking down the actions by month sharing what to do and what not to do to have the best and most profitable Christmas yet.
Read MoreElin Horgan chats to Emma Stanton, a jeweller from Hove, East Sussex. Emma shares her journey into jewellery making, which began 19 years ago after taking evening classes. She discusses how her design process evolved from early inspirations, such as the sea, to focusing on shapes and textures.
Read MoreWould you like to learn how to incorporate gemstones into your jewellery designs? We have a great selection on online jewellery making courses which focus on different stone setting styles and techniques from bezel settings to collet settings. Covering all levels of skill from beginner to intermediate and advanced. Find out which one might be perfect for you.
Read MoreJessica Rose chats to Luke Brient, a jeweller who specialises in unisex jewellery featuring large gemstones and unique textures from sandcasting, shares his journey into the craft.
Read MoreYour money mindset can be a stumbling block in your life and in your business. But what is money mindset and how do we improve?
Here are three free podcast episodes to help.
Read MoreKim Thompson chats to Katie Tovey-Grindlay, a social media and marketing coach with a unique journey. Katie shares how she transitioned from running a local dog walking and home boarding business to becoming a social media coach.
Read MoreIs the way you think about money holding you back? Does it affect the price you put on your jewellery? Or whether you feel able to invest in your business?
If it does, I get it. Money mindset is a stumbling block for many of us and we need to be kind to ourselves about it.
If this is something you are ready and determined to work on, check out the Money Mindset for Jewellers online course. And now’s the perfect time as it’s 50% off this month.
Read MoreJess and Elin Horgan delve into the art of wax carving, a technique used in jewellery making to create detailed designs that are later cast into metals like silver or gold.
The episode also highlights Elin's updated courses on wax carving, which include a Level 1 workshop covering basic ring and pendant making, and a Level 2 course focused on stone setting in wax.
Read MoreIf you are looking for a fun creative project to do with children over the summer then take a look at this FREE tutorial showing you how to make elastic beaded bracelets together.
Read MoreAnna Campbell speaks with counsellor Alison Hughes. If you love jewellery making but struggle with the business side of selling your jewellery this episode is for you.
Read MoreJess interviews Emily Little, the owner of The Little Wedding Jeweller, who shares her unique journey from wellness to jewellery making. Emily discusses how her experience running a wellness centre led to burnout, prompting her to seek new forms of self-care.
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