Foundation in Silver Jewellery

5 Week fully-supported online course to get started in silver jewellery making

Join the next Cohort starting Monday 10th June 2024

ENROLMENT IS NOW OPEN

Learn to make professional jewellery from home in just 5 weeks with this exciting in-depth introductory programme for beginners.

Plus, to help make it even easier, an optional tool and/or materials kit is available containing everything you need.

This 5-Week course is an in-depth introduction to silver jewellery making suitable for beginners who are looking for a structured, supported online training for their first steps in making silver jewellery from home.

It is a great course to take before moving on to the 1 Year Diploma in Silver Jewellery.

This course is a 1/2 day per week commitment across 5 weeks.

 

Curriculum

5 WEEK Programme

Week 1: Make a Silver Necklace: Pierced Cut-out Silver Necklace

Week 2: Make Silver Earrings: Silver Drop Earrings

Week 3: Make a Silver Ring - Textured Soldered Band

Week 4: Make a Stone Set Necklace - Cabochon Setting

Week 5: Make a Silver Wave Ring

* please note we reserve the right to make changes to the curriculum along with updates and development of the course

As this is a fully flexible online course if there are weeks when you are away you are able to plan your time to ensure you cover all of the course content

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download the prospectus

 
 

How the online Training Works

Jessica Rose Jewellers Academy

We are professionals in online training for jewellers

Having run online programmes for jewellers for over 10 years, we are world-class leaders in this type of training. This is a highly structured and supportive training course, combining a mixture of live and pre-recorded video training sessions.

We are focused on helping you learn and develop your jewellery-making skills and abilities through a comprehensive online programme.

EACH Foundation STUDENT IS FULLY SUPPORTED IN THEIR LEARNING WITH…

  • Weekly professional online courses released into their student portal (with lifetime access to the videos)

  • 3 x Live group Q&A sessions with a jewellery tutor/ mentor to get your questions answered

  • 1 x 30 minute one to one Zoom session with an expert jeweller for advice and troubleshooting

  • Exclusive access to the Foundation in Silver Jewellery student Facebook Group to share your progress and gain feedback 24/7

This is not simply an online course. This is a supported virtual learning experience.

 
 

LIVE open day REPLAY

If you are interested in the course and would love to know more do watch the replay of the Silver Jewellery Open Day. I talked in detail about the project, support on the course and answered questions.

 

 

Tool & Material Kits

We provide all the tools you need:

When you are just starting out it can be overwhelming choosing which tools to use. We have put together a great starter tool kit for the foundation course which contains the tools you need to work through all the projects and continue making jewellery after.

Plus if you go on to enrol on the ‘1 Year Diploma in Silver Jewellery’ after this course, you can upgrade your tool kit minus the tools you have already received in this kit. So you won’t need to buy any of these tools again.


PLUS all the materials:

Alongside our tool kit you can order a materials kit which contains all the silver, stones, solder and some practice pieces to work through the whole programme along with us.

Make sure you order your kits in time so we can get them to you before your course starts!

Next course start date: Monday 10th June 2024

International kit order deadline: 16th May 2024

UK kit order deadline: 24th May 2024

Kit orders for a June start now open (scroll to the pink buttons at the bottom of the page for all options)

(Please note: these are our recommended kit order dates to send them in time for the start of the course and while we hope and expect that they will arrive on time for the start of the course we cannot guarantee it. If your kit does not arrive in time you can enrol on the following Foundation cohort).

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Who is the Foundation in Silver Jewellery For?

This Course is perfect for you:

  • If you love making and really want to give yourself permission to dive into learning a new craft

  • If you would love to start a side business or would like to make jewellery your full-time occupation (you absolutely can achieve this!)

  • If you have other commitments e.g. work, family as you can fit it in when it works for you

  • Wherever you are in the world - you don’t need to travel to London to study with us anymore! (Our students are in the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA, Australia, Belgium, Germany, Jersey, The Netherlands, Singapore, Luxembourg, Denmark, Norway, The Philippines, Guernsey, United Arab Emirates, Virgin Islands, Iceland, Spain, Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, Romania, Colombia, and Indonesia)

  • This is a great course beginners course to see if you enjoy jewellery making and is ideal to take before moving on to our 1-year Diploma in Silver Jewellery

 

what our students say ..

"The Foundation in Silver Jewellery program was such a great, bite-sized and lower stress way to learn jewellery-making! It was so helpful to receive the right tools to begin this activity and all the needed materials provided in a convenient weekly packet. The program was reasonably-priced, the tutor via Zoom so helpful, and the customer service was brilliant. I couldn’t give this program a higher recommendation."


Beth Taylor, Ontario, Canada


Meet Your Tutor

Laura Jayne Grey

Meet your wonderful jewellery tutor Laura Jayne Grey.

Laura is a jeweller based in rural Shropshire, working mainly with recycled precious metals, Laura-Jayne keeps eco-friendliness at the heart of her work. The use of textures and patina features heavily in Laura-Jayne’s jewellery, giving her pieces a whimsical folklore feeling.

Laura is an excellent teacher, she is very down-to-earth and giving with her knowledge and skills. Students often comment on how much they enjoy learning from her and we are lucky to have her guide us through this programme.

As well as teaching, she sells her jewellery including commissions and made-to-order pieces through her business, Small Dog Silver.

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Course dates for 2024

We have three intakes for 2024 and you can choose which intake you would like to enrol for.


Our next course is running on Monday 10th June 2024. To enrol on this intake, scroll down and choose the payment plan for you under ‘course fees 2024’


If you would like to enrol on an upcoming course, click the button to choose the date that’s right for you

 

COURSE FEES FOR 2024

5 week Foundation in Silver Jewellery

Note: enrolment is open for a start on Monday 10th June 2024

COURSE FEE £197.00

TOOL & MATERIAL KITS

All tool and material kits come with free UK postage included. If you are outside the UK please see the additional cost for shipping, duties & taxes further down this page.

TOOL KIT: £265.00

MATERIAL KIT: £197.00

shipping costs outside uk

Tools shipping cost:

Europe £80

United States and Canada £100 

Rest of the World £120

Materials shipping cost:

Europe £40

United States and Canada £70

Rest of the World £100

Purchasing both kits:

If you purchase the two kits at the same time they will be shipped together and you will pay the tool shipping cost

What is covered in this cost?

The international shipping cost includes the cost of shipping to your country and the customs duties.

Please ensure you look out for an email from Fedex as you need to respond to it in order for your parcel to be released. Failure to do this in time will lead to the parcel being sent back to us and delays in receiving your items.

If you are purchasing in a currency other than pounds sterling, when you go to put the purchase through you will see the exact cost in your currency before proceeding with the payment.

 

europe

usa AND CANADA

(Price in US dollars)

REST OF THE WORLD


Please note: the prices above are for the June 2024 intake. The prices may change for future courses

You can find the full terms and conditions for the Foundation course here >

frequently asked questions

Is all the course material released at the start of the course, or is it released as you go along?

The course content will be released weekly over the 5 weeks. You get lifetime access so once each week is published you will have ongoing access.

Is this foundation programme really for beginners? Do I need experience before starting this course?

This course is designed for absolute beginners. If you have some experience of silver jewellery making I suggest taking a look at our Diploma in Silver Jewellery.

Is there a way to see what a lesson looks like before committing to the course ?

Take a look at this free course to give you an idea of what the weekly courses are like https://learn.jewellersacademy.com/p/silver-jewellery-making-for-absolute-beginners-free-course

When is the course running this year?

In 2024 these are the dates that the course is running.

Monday 4th March 2024 (enrolment closed)

Monday 20th June 2024

Monday 11th November 2024

I already have some tools, do I still need to buy the whole toolkit?

It's your choice. We are only offering the option of purchasing the full kit from us. If you just need a few items you can purchase them yourself from a supplier. Here is a list of international specialist suppliers https://www.jewellersacademy.com/jewellery-supplies

Which countries can you ship the materials and toolkits to?

We ship worldwide with the exception of India, Israel, Greece and the Falkland Islands due to shipping regulations.

Do I need a jewellers bench?

No. Any sturdy table will do! You do not need a dedicated jewellery making space to complete this course.

 

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