Modules + Personal Projects

We offer a Personal Project classes that is called Modules + Personal Projects

Students must successfully complete the Foundation Modules (Modules 1, 2, and 3) before undertaking Personal Projects. These modules establish the fundamental knowledge and skills needed for more independent work.

Personal Projects are designed collaboratively between the student and instructor. All project topics require approval and will be completed with ongoing guidance from the instructor throughout the process.

Module 1: Introduction to Tools and Basic Techniques

  • Exercise 1: The Tools : File, Trace, Saw, Measure, Drill, Anneal, Form, Solder

  • Exercise 2: Introduction to Rings: Fabrication of a Ring

  • Exercise 3: Introduction to Earrings: Fabrication of Dangle Earrings - Integration of texture in a piece of jewellery

  • Exercise 4: Introduction to Chains: Fabrication of a Chain using Repeated Forms and Soldered Rings

Module 2: Introduction to Lost Wax Techniques

  • Exercise 1: Carving a Ring in Wax

  • Exercise 2: Carving a Pendant in Wax

  • Projects made in wax will be taken to a casting specialist to be cast ( made into metal ). The casting specialist will charge a fee for the casting service plus the cost of the metal.

  • Continuation of basic techniques in metal with an emphasis on shaping, texturing, forming and joining metal through fabrication

  • Exercise 3: Symmetrical Stud Earrings

Module 3: Introduction to Gemstones and Setting Techniques

  • Exercise 1: Setting for a Round Cabochon Gemstone - Basic Bezel Setting - (Ring or Pendant)

  • Exercise 2: Setting for an Oval Cabochon Gemstone - Shoulder or Bearing Bezel - addition of an internal shelf or bearing. (Ring or Pendant)