Beginner's Comprehensive Jewellery Course
Level 1 - Term 2
12 Weeks - 2 Terms (6 weeks each term)
Evening Class
Level 1 - Term 2
12 Weeks - 2 Terms (6 weeks each term)
Evening Class
PLEASE NOTE - This is the SECOND TERM of our 12 Week beginner's course which is split into two 6 week terms.
You need to have either completed our first term, or have some ability with piercing and soldering to do the 2nd term.
- Students do not need to complete both terms consecutively, nor do they need to complete both terms. You can just do the first term if you prefer.
Each term can be booked and paid for separately. The full course need not be paid up front, and can be paid monthly - however, the fees for each term, needs to be paid for in full before the term starts.
Term 1 Info here:
https://www.metalandflame.co.uk/level-1---term-1-beginners-6-week-course.html
Evenings
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Level 1 - Term 2
Date: 8th October - 12th November Day: Tuesday Evenings Time: 7.00 - 9:00 Price: £190.00 Age: 16+. Students under 18, will need a parents consent. Tutor: Tracy Hills |
Level 1 - Term 2 (2025)
Date: 14th January - 18th January 2025 Day: Tuesday Evenings Time: 7.00 - 9:00 Price: £190.00 Age: 16+. Students under 18, will need a parents consent. Tutor: Tracy Hills |
Level 1 - Term 2 (2025)
Date: 19th March -23rd April 2025 Day: Tuesday Evenings Time: 7.00 - 9:00 Price: £190.00 Age: 16+. Students under 18, will need a parents consent. Tutor: Tracy Hills |
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Class level: Beginners (Term 2)
This is term 2 of our most comprehensive Beginner's course to date. Spread over two terms, it is suitable for those with no previous experience at all. This is an extremely intensive and comprehensive metal smith course. The aim of this course is to teach you the absolute fundamentals of jewellery making - so by the end of the second term, you will have covered all the basic skills and techniques of a traditional jeweller. Once completed, it will allow you to go ahead and start making your own silver and gold jewellery. During this 12 week course you will learn all the basics, like how to pierce (saw) your metal, different types of soldering techniques, how to texture your metal using tools, punches and hammers. How to form and shape your metal, how to create layers, and how to create chains and earrings. You will also be shown, how to file and polish your work to give your jewellery a lovely professional finish. By the end of this second term, you will have made an entire collection of jewellery: Stacking rings, spinner rings, charm bracelet chain and hook, slim bangles, cuff bangles, pendants, earrings - both stud and hoops, a bezel stone set ring, and a reticulated a pendant. That is quite an achievement! |
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Using only a small selection of hand tools, you will receive a very good grounding in the absolute fundamentals of being a metal smith, which will enable you to set up your own workshop at a reasonable price, and to continue working on your own in the future.
All tuition, tools and materials are included. We work primarily in copper, though you will make some items in sterling silver (bezel, tube setting and reticulation). If you'd like to use silver in the various projects, you can either purchase your own, or buy from Tracy on the day. She can also order in silver for you.
We also provide handouts for each of the techniques you will learn during this course.
All tuition, tools and materials are included. We work primarily in copper, though you will make some items in sterling silver (bezel, tube setting and reticulation). If you'd like to use silver in the various projects, you can either purchase your own, or buy from Tracy on the day. She can also order in silver for you.
We also provide handouts for each of the techniques you will learn during this course.
What to expect from this course:
Week 1
Earrings - In this week's lesson, we will concentrate on stud earrings. You will pierce out and texture your own designs, before being shown how to solder stud posts on to them. You will also form and make ear wires and hooks.
Week 2
Twisted Wire. We will show you different ways you can twist 2 wires. You can then create either a pair of copper hoop earrings or a twisted cuff bangle.
Week 3
Chain making. You will be shown how to make and form links and solder each ring closed. Using copper, you can then make a charm bracelet. You can choose whether you want to make each link a uniform size, or if you'd prefer to make random shapes and sizes. You can thin finish it off with your choice of either an s hook or a t bar clasp.
Week 4
Reticulation. This week is all about melting. We show you the fun art of making granulation balls, how to fuse metal, and one of my most favourite techniques - reticulation. You will be provided with an allocation of silver for all of these techniques. You can then turn your reticulated piece into a pendant.
Week 5
Bezel Setting. Bezel Setting. You will be introduced to some stone setting tools. You can practice on a piece of copper first. You will then receive some silver sheet and bezel wire and a choice of gemstone to create a bezel set ring.
Week 6
Free Session. For our final session, you can practice a technique, you may not have got to grips with, or make something using the techniques you've learned so far, or, if you've not finished a piece, this is the perfect time, to finish, file and polish your pieces .
If you'd like to learn more, then you can continue with our Level 2 intermediate course, ( https://www.metalandflame.co.uk/level-2---intermediate-6-week-course.html) where you will be shown many more exciting techniques, such as - tube setting, fold forming and creating hollow shapes using the hydraulic press to create lockets.
Earrings - In this week's lesson, we will concentrate on stud earrings. You will pierce out and texture your own designs, before being shown how to solder stud posts on to them. You will also form and make ear wires and hooks.
Week 2
Twisted Wire. We will show you different ways you can twist 2 wires. You can then create either a pair of copper hoop earrings or a twisted cuff bangle.
Week 3
Chain making. You will be shown how to make and form links and solder each ring closed. Using copper, you can then make a charm bracelet. You can choose whether you want to make each link a uniform size, or if you'd prefer to make random shapes and sizes. You can thin finish it off with your choice of either an s hook or a t bar clasp.
Week 4
Reticulation. This week is all about melting. We show you the fun art of making granulation balls, how to fuse metal, and one of my most favourite techniques - reticulation. You will be provided with an allocation of silver for all of these techniques. You can then turn your reticulated piece into a pendant.
Week 5
Bezel Setting. Bezel Setting. You will be introduced to some stone setting tools. You can practice on a piece of copper first. You will then receive some silver sheet and bezel wire and a choice of gemstone to create a bezel set ring.
Week 6
Free Session. For our final session, you can practice a technique, you may not have got to grips with, or make something using the techniques you've learned so far, or, if you've not finished a piece, this is the perfect time, to finish, file and polish your pieces .
If you'd like to learn more, then you can continue with our Level 2 intermediate course, ( https://www.metalandflame.co.uk/level-2---intermediate-6-week-course.html) where you will be shown many more exciting techniques, such as - tube setting, fold forming and creating hollow shapes using the hydraulic press to create lockets.
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Some techniques covered in the course:
Refreshments: Tea, Coffee and biscuits provided. |
Hand Tools used:
Everything that you will need for this course. An allocation of copper, silver and gemstones will be provided. You are welcome to provide your own silver to use instead of copper if you want, or you can purchase from Tracy during the class. A selection of tools, materials and consumables are available to purchase from Tracy. |
What to Bring:
This is a workshop environment, so your well being and safety is important to us. To ensure this is a safe - but fun environment for you to learn in; we ask that you please:
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Our Workshop:
This unisex class which is held in our Liverpool workshop, is a great environment to develop your creativity and do something fun with like-minded people. It also offers the opportunity to make lovely original gifts, or may even be the start of a new career.
Each student bench has its own complete set of hand tools which comprise pliers - including parallel pliers, files - both needle and flat, dividers, a ring clamp, ring mandrel, rawhide hammer and more. Each bench also has its own complete soldering station with soldering turntable, two hand held torches and various tweezers, picks and third hands. They also each have their own quick release Foredom pendant drill and an overhead light with magnifier.
The workshop also has a larger tool section - such as a rolling mill, hydraulic press, pillar drill and bench grinder and polisher. Although each bench has its own soldering station - we also have a large dedicated solder station. This has two large Sievert gas torches, as well as a Smiths Little torch for all our casting workshops or for those large pieces of jewellery which need more heat than a hand held torch can deliver.
We can only accommodate 5 students in our classes; therefore early booking is essential.
For students under 18, you will need a parent's consent to attend these classes.
Any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Tracy at - Email: [email protected] or Phone: 07814 883 443
This unisex class which is held in our Liverpool workshop, is a great environment to develop your creativity and do something fun with like-minded people. It also offers the opportunity to make lovely original gifts, or may even be the start of a new career.
Each student bench has its own complete set of hand tools which comprise pliers - including parallel pliers, files - both needle and flat, dividers, a ring clamp, ring mandrel, rawhide hammer and more. Each bench also has its own complete soldering station with soldering turntable, two hand held torches and various tweezers, picks and third hands. They also each have their own quick release Foredom pendant drill and an overhead light with magnifier.
The workshop also has a larger tool section - such as a rolling mill, hydraulic press, pillar drill and bench grinder and polisher. Although each bench has its own soldering station - we also have a large dedicated solder station. This has two large Sievert gas torches, as well as a Smiths Little torch for all our casting workshops or for those large pieces of jewellery which need more heat than a hand held torch can deliver.
We can only accommodate 5 students in our classes; therefore early booking is essential.
For students under 18, you will need a parent's consent to attend these classes.
Any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Tracy at - Email: [email protected] or Phone: 07814 883 443
More information or queries:
Terms and conditions: https://www.metalandflame.co.uk/tcs.html
Frequently asked questions: www.metalandflame.co.uk/faq.html
Coronavirus Safety Procedures: www.metalandflame.co.uk/coronavirus-rules-and-procedures.html
Contact: https://www.metalandflame.co.uk/contact
Email: [email protected] - Please note, if you email me, please include a phone number, as some of my replies land in your spam folders
Terms and conditions: https://www.metalandflame.co.uk/tcs.html
Frequently asked questions: www.metalandflame.co.uk/faq.html
Coronavirus Safety Procedures: www.metalandflame.co.uk/coronavirus-rules-and-procedures.html
Contact: https://www.metalandflame.co.uk/contact
Email: [email protected] - Please note, if you email me, please include a phone number, as some of my replies land in your spam folders