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Jewellery Making
- Price:
- £239.00
- Starts:
- 25/04/2024
- Day of week:
- THU
- Tutor:
- Rebecca Maddrell
- Ends:
- 11/07/2024
- Location:
- The Cube (KAE), Folkestone
- Time:
- 10:00 - 13:00
- Duration:
- 10 weeks
This course has started, but it may still be possible to join it. Please call 03000 41 22 22* and ask to be put through to the Centre where the course is running
Learn how to design and make individual, professionally finished jewellery. Beginners will follow suitable projects to cover the basic skills. Group and individual tuition will be given in techniques such as piercing, filing, shaping and forming, soldering, texturing and polishing. Experienced students will follow their own projects in consultation with the tutor., , By the end of this course you should be able to:, Select and use the correct tools and equipment for specific processes., Use a range of jewellery making skills, e.g. piercing, filing, shaping, forming, soldering and polishing., Design and make a piece of jewellery, applying the skills you have learnt, Work to relevant Health and Safety guidelines., , There is no homework requirement for this course.
Who is the tutor?
About the Tutor: Rebecca Maddrell
How will I be taught?
Craft courses provide an opportunity for students to learn and develop skills, techniques and understand how to design for a chosen craft to a higher level. Students will also be expected to research and respond to the design aspects of craft. Tutors will use a variety of teaching methods including demonstration, instructions, one-to-one tutorial guidance, group discussions and critiques. Students will be encouraged to look at the work of other craftspeople and artists, both contemporary and historical and keep a sketchbook/ notebook to record goals/ ideas, processes and progress. Our courses are taught by qualified and experienced tutors most of whom are practising craftspeople.
What do I need to bring with me?
Please bring an apron, notebook and pen. You will be advised of any tools you will need to purchase. In addition, students have to cover their own costs for silver/gold and stones. This will be discussed by the tutor during the first session.
What can I do next?
During your course your tutor will offer guidance in your personal progression route,
Courses are designed to progress students to higher levels of the craft. In addition our courses support application to "Access to Degree Foundation courses" leading to Higher Education opportunities.
Kent Adult Education web site offers many courses for students wishing to develop a self employed business. Please speak with your tutor if you have an interest in self employment or an interest in developing career options in this chosen path.
What do I need to join the course
Everyone is welcome, no previous knowledge or experience required., It is important to note that craft courses are practical and require a degree of manual dexterity.
Getting to your course
Find us
The Cube (KAE)
Tontine Street
Folkestone
Kent
CT20 1SD
If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22* and quote the Course Code FOL/128960/N/PF.
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