An online apprenticeship with Master Goldsmith Michael Lynton, learn from one of the most experienced jewellers in the world with 60 years bench experience.
In this unique opportunity you can learn essential skills for repairing jewellery, working in gold, best practices as a goldsmith, some fun and creative projects, technical challenges and much more with an online self-paced apprenticeship programme open to all jewellers who are intermediate level.
How to saw shaped back holes
Creating a gold wedding ring without a solder join
Create your own 2mm & 3mm tube from sheet metal in silver
Repair a complex chain from a client
On to a charcoal brick - simple trick to create gold wire
Fusing and twisting 3 wires into a ring
With coloured and diamond stones in
How Michael uses model making to create art deco bracelets
Create your own knife edge or shaped ring from scrap metal
Create an Art Deco Collet for a stone set ring
Melt down your gold scrap and re-create it into something new
Ideal for repairs learn to remove a stone from a rub over setting and how to put a new stone in the setting after removal, if needed.
Learn how to remove stones from a claw setting and how to repair a claw setting if a claw has come off of needs repairing.
Create these elegant and timeless earring backs for you fine jewellery pieces.
* please note we reserve the right to make changes to the curriculum along with updates and development of the course
Master goldsmith Michael S. Lynton has been crafting bespoke jewellery for leading jewellery houses and designers since 1964.
With a special focus on antique recreations, restoration, and repair, Michael has earned his place as a trusted figure in London’s iconic diamond district, Hatton Garden.
From Art Deco engagement rings to modern Art Nouveau tiaras, Michael brings six decades of craftsmanship, an unparalleled understanding of 20th-century jewelry, and a versatile design approach. His ability to create, restore, and reimagine fine jewelry across diverse styles has made him a trusted name among collectors and connoisseurs alike.
You will need to source the tools and materials needed for this programme but many of them you may already have around the workshop
You can see a full list of the tools and materials that Michael uses here:
A torch that has propane or a combined torch with oxygen and propane
A rolling mill (for working with scrap metal) - you can do lots of the course without this if needed
Having run online programmes for jewellers for over 12 years, we are world-class leaders in this type of training. This is a self-paced apprenticeship style training 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.
and runs with live Q&A and support sessions from Michael until 31st Aug 2026
Professionally filmed videos (with lifetime access to come back to anytime in the future)
2 x Live Q&A sessions with Michael over Zoom (these are recorded and added to the course library)
Dedicated facebook group with questions answered weekly from Michael and a Jewellers Academy team member in throughout the week to offer additional support.
This programme is perfect for you:
If you love making jewellery and have been doing it for a little while but would love some professional training from a master goldsmith and to learn the tricks of the trade from some one who has been there and done it all.
If you would love to start a side business or would like to make jewellery your full-time occupation or perhpase you already have! All levels intermediate and above are welcome here.
You would like a training to learn techniques and tips rather than complete projects. This allows already experienced jewellers to get straight to the new learning.
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 study with us anymore! (Our 2025 Diploma students were in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Switzerland, Germany, Iceland, The Netherlands, Austria, France, Seychelles, Cayman Islands, Ireland, Belgium, New Zealand, Denmark, Croatia, Sweden, Spain, Kuwait, Italy, Guam, Andorra, UAE, South Africa, Romania)
You could be a intermediate level or have some more advanced experience of making jewellery and want a structured programme to continue to develop your skills
Upon completion of the course you may choose to submit photos of your work to be awarded ‘The Goldsmith Series’ Certificate from Michael and Jewellers Academy. This is optional and further details will be provided on how to do this inside the programme.
Which includes all the support and lifetime access to the videos and any future updates
14 Professionally Filmed Tutorials £150 each = £2,100
Dedicated Facebook Group = £250
3 Live Sessions with Michael = £600
Total Value = £2950
* please note we reserve the right to make changes to the curriculum along with updates and development of the course
