Adobe Illustrator is a powerful graphic design and illustration tool that works with many of the same basic principles as the 2D elements of most CAD packages.

Learn How to Digitally repair, Crop and manage Photographs for Web and Print

Adobe Photoshop is a powerful photo manipulation and design tool, extending the “Digital Photography for Jewellers" course.

Complete Insight in to Lapidary

This course is a practical, 'hands on' introduction to working with stones and cutting and polishing equipment held in our very own lapidary department on the premises. 

Students will be taught how to use the machinery as well as to cut and form their own cabochon.

Digital Photography for Jewellery

Digital Photography for Jewellery

Drilling and Carving

This intensive 2 day course will teach you the skill of basic stone carving, drilling, sanding and polishing techniques. Beginners are welcome to apply, however some knowledge of stones would be preferable.

Course numbers will not exceed five participants to allow focused input from your tutor.

Enamelling is the art of using powder or paste and applying to jewellery, which is then fired in a kiln to produce a smooth coloured coating. An ancient technique, enamelling is also favoured with art nouveau jewellers. Colour in enamel is obtained by the addition of various minerals, often metal oxides. Delicateshades ranging from pure violet to wine-red can be achieved.

The first ever ethical jewellery course of its kind!

Faceting

A rarely available and intricate subject, this hands-on course runs over 2 days and class sizes are kept to a maximum of three participants. Some knowledge is preferred but beginners are welcome to apply.

Hand Engraving

This practical 3 day course will give you an insight to a traditional method of hand engraving and the ability to work with engraving tools.