Silver Jewellery

Course aim

This course offers the opportunity to design and make your own beautiful, individual jewellery from precious metals.

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

• No skills or experience needed
• This course is suitable for beginners and improvers

By the end of the course I should be able to:

• Sample further techniques
• Work with a range of techniques in your jewellery designs
• Explore more challenging skills & techniques
• Select and purchase materials for your designs
• Finish your jewellery to the highest standard

How will I be taught?

• The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning

What kind of feedback can I expect?

• A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion
• You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor
• You will be encouraged to share your work with the group and discuss your learning
• You will be encouraged to consider other students work and give your opinions and suggestions

What else do I need to know?

• Bring £15 to purchase Silver, this fee cannot be claimed back through any funding with the WEA You will be responsible for purchasing your own precious metal; guidance will be given Bring a notebook & apron Wear closed toe shoes

Pre-course work, reading and information sources

• No pre reading or pre course work is required

What can I do next?

• Progress to another WEA course
• Progress to a course with another provider
• This course could lead to a range of job opportunities. Follow link to National Careers Service for more details https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/