School of Jewellery Making

 

The Carat Shop School of Jewellery Making

Sharing our knowledge and skills in the Jewellery making industry

 

Over the years, there has been a huge increase in the number of people interested in making jewellery as a hobby, finding it relaxing and therapeutic, or interested in using their skills to earn extra income.

Jewellery making classes are relaxing, sociable and rewarding. You will learn new skills, meet new people, and any jewellery made on the day is yours to keep.

Many of our past and present students have used their new skills and knowledge to exhibit at craft fairs, sell on-line or simply create their own designs for gifts to friends and family.

We have over 15 years experience in making, designing, retailing and teaching in the Jewellery Industry. We offer courses suitable for complete beginners to those looking to improve their techniques at an advanced level.

All our courses are tutored by our in house Goldsmith Claire Reilly Bachelor of Arts in Jewellery Design and Manufacture. We are one of a very small number of companies who offer Jewellery courses tutored by a qualified Jeweller.

We provide a variety of courses covering beaded jewellery, silver smithing, wirework and artclay at a beginner, intermediate and advanced level.

Our classes are small with lots of one on one tuition and individual assistance.
Private tuition is available on request.

A Lesson includes:

 One Day Bead Jewellery Course

 On this course you will learn the basic techniques in jewellery making which will give you the skills to go away and make your own jewellery. You will complete at least 4 pieces of jewellery to a high standard. The day will be divided into 3 projects as follows.

 

1)      Beaded Necklace, Bracelet and Earrings

You will be given the opportunity to create and make a set of jewellery choosing you own style and pattern of beads.
You will learn about threads and other stringing materials available and use with different types of beads and how to attach the ends of the necklace and bracelet to various catches and clasps using ‘crimps’.

 

 2)      Memory Wire Bracelet and Ring.

Memory wire is so called because it springs back to its original shape. You will make a cuff style bracelet with your own choice of beads and a matching ring.

 

 3)      Elasticated Bracelet

You will learn what thickness elastic to use with what beads and how to knot and    glue the elastic securely. You can make a single, double or triple bracelet depending on your own creative ideas.
You can also make an elasticated ring dependant on time.

 

 

 To secure your place, book on-line today or contact us on 01279 429026.

 

Sterling Silver Jewellery Course

 

This is an introduction into Silver Jewellery making.
This one day course will give you the opportunity to experiment with metals and create at least 1 piece of Jewellery. The course will include all the tools and equipment you require.

You will learn techniques in heating the metal to the correct temperature, cutting, shaping, texturing and pattering the surface, drilling, filing and polishing to complete a finished piece to a high standard.

The course will include the Sterling Silver which will make a pendant and a pair of earrings.

 

To secure your place, book on-line today or contact us on 01279 429026. 

 

One Day Wire Jewellery Course

 

On this course you will learn some basic techniques on how to bend and shape wire to form beads and shapes useful in jewellery making. You will learn how to use a wire jig and a coiling gizmo.

Using these techniques you will make-

1)      Caged Bead Bracelet

You will wrap wire around beads for an effective decorative effect.

Using wire and pliers you will form a coil and insert the bead securely into the cage.

You will learn how to join the beads together and make your own catch.

 

2)      Chandelier Earrings

Using a wire jig you will create different patterns with the wire.

When you have created the framework you can choose beads to hang from loops and attach earring hooks. You can be as creative and intricate as you wish.

 

3)     Coiled Beads

Using a coiling gizmo you can make your own decorative beads which you can use to make a necklace, bracelet or pair of earrings.

 

One day courses - Call to confirm and book a date

Currently fully booked for March and April

Two Hour Lessons- Dates

Wednesday 27th April - Available

Tuesday 3rd May - Available

Wednesday 11th May - Available

Tuesday 17th May  -  Fully Booked

Wednesday 25th May - Fully Booked

Tueday 7th June - Available

Wednesday 15th June - Available

 

To Book today  contact us on 01279 429026.