Intermediate jewellery I
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Start date
Different dates available
You will be tutored in a range of technical skills that develop those learned at Beginner’s level and undertake structured projects applying these techniques with research, design and making jewellery. Working to a specific brief, you will create a final piece which has been informed by your new skills.
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About this course
• Construct a functional hinge
- Create a series of technical samples using presforming, etching and patination techniques
- Develop a piece of jewellery from the techniques learned.
• Select the correct tool for the job in hand
• List a number of suppers of tools, materials and resources .
• Make notes in your ‘benchbook’ and recognise that this is a valuable personal resource.
• Contribute to a culture of mutual support within the workshop and help to promote the profitable
exchange of ideas, information and inspiration.
• Work within the Health and Safety regulations.
The materials for the technical exercises will be provided by the CityLit. If you wish to work in precious metal, you must provide this yourself. You are also expected to keep a toolbox, and to supply sundries such as saw blades, solder, and abrasives.
Please bring a hardback sketchbook A4 size.
Through practical demonstrations both to the group and to individuals. Group discussions and feedback are encouraged.
You will be expected to communicate with your fellow students and with your tutor during the week, as this helps to build a creative community.
Reviews
Subjects
- Design
- Project
- Casting
Course programme
Technical skills
- Hollow forms: Pressforming, box construction
- Mechanisms: hinge-making, rivets and cold connections.
- Surface treatments: etching and chemical patination.
Project Brief
- A project brief will be set, asking you to develop a piece using the skills introduced on the course. The project will use techniques learnt but allow you to develop your own ideas in response to personal research.
The design process
- Design research from both primary and secondary sources
- Materials research
- Model making.
Additional information
Intermediate jewellery I