Course overview

Designed for beginners, this fun course will show you how to take old /outdated pieces of costume jewellery and give them new life. Our friendly tutor will introduce you to the tools, materials and techniques which you can use to create lovely new pieces of jewellery to wear yourself, gift or maybe even sell on. We will provide basic materials but you are also encouraged to bring along any jewellery (not expensive) which you would like to transform.

Course description

Join us to get started with a new craft activity and come away with some lovely pieces of jewellery to show for your time. Experiment with adding beads, using jewellery wire and findings to create new designs. Have fun learning some of the essential jewellery jargon and be able to distinguish your bezels from your bails! Get to know simple, useful tools to aid your creative process. Spend time doing the practical techniques used to create various items such as earrings, bracelet, necklace and benefit from step by step demos and instructions from our patient tutor. Designed to allow complete beginners to try this craft, our tutor will guide and support you. Don't wear jewellery? Why not try making some to give as gifts and enjoy the satisfaction of making something special? Basic equipment and materials provided. Come along and join the fun.

What financial support is available?

We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.

What other support is available?

All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.

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