Claw Settings
This course will cover many aspects of this style of setting so that a professional result can be achieved. Areas that may be covered:
Tools, round, princess, pear, oval,faceted,
You will be provided with sterling silver samples and CZ stones to work on and take home.
Nigel
is an expert setter with a lifetime of experience working and teaching in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter.
All tools are provided
Note; Students need to have some setting or jewellery making experience as there is pendant drill work, buffing and filing involved in this course.
Duration - 2 Days
Date - 9th-10th June 2025
Time - 10am - 4pm
Cost - £285
Level - Beginner-Intermediate-Advanced
Tutor - Nigel
Places Left - 8
Max 8 Students per course
Jewellery Casting at the Bench
Cuttlefish casting and Delft clay casting are a fun, quick & easy way to cast at your bench.
You will be learning step by step how to cast in cuttlefish and Delft clay, you will then be able to compare methods, reliability and result for each process.
You are encouraged to bring along a variety of items for you to cast, we will also do a quick wax carved shape to use,
a class environment is a great way to learn the many possibilities of Cuttlefish and Delft clay casting, we get to cast some weird and wonderful items on this course!
Duration - 2 Days
Date - TBA
Time - 10am - 4pm
Cost - £
Level - Beginner-Intermediate-Advanced
Tutor - Cassandra
Places -
Max 8 students per course
Polishing Masterclass
This course will teach you the art of polishing, you will learn how to polish with the knowledge and confidence to obtain a professional finish.
Stephen Goldsmith (polishing Guru) is a Master Polisher with many awards and over 50 years of experience working and teaching his trade, he originally worked for crown jewellers Asprey & Garrards and worked with Theo Fennell. Stephen's work is displayed in palaces and museums around the world.
Duration - 2 Days
Date - TBA
Time - 10am - 4pm
Cost -
Level - Beginner-Intermediate-Advanced
Tutor - Stephen
Places Left -
Max 6 students per course
