Saturday Course
Introduction to Jewellery Making
Introduction to Jewellery Making (24946 ) is a course offered through TAFE PLUS and is for people who wish to pursue jewellery production as a recreational activity, although wishing to do so at a high professional skills level. This course will suit people who would like to investigate if jewellery production could be a future employment pursuit.
The course gives an introduction to basic hand skills and students will learn to use the piercing saw, bench drill, micro motor and gain skills in filing, soldering and polishing. The primary objective of the program is to acquire these skills through the manufacture of finely crafted items. By the end of the course the students will have designed and made at least one major sterling silver jewellery item, which can be worn or become a unique hand held object (this is not a course in beading and wirework).
Entry Requirements
No entry requirements nor applications required for this course. For enrolment contact TAFE PLUS 1300 131 499 – Australia wide or the co-ordinator on (02) 9217 5230
Cost
Additional to the TAFE PLUS course fees, there may be material costs involved in doing this course. Contact the department on (02) 9394 5748 or the department’s tool store (02) 9394 5750 for more information.
Introduction to Jewellery Making 2
Introduction to Jewellery Making 2 (26496 ) is designed for people who wish to enhance and build on their skills acquired doing the Introduction to Jewellery Making 1 by enrolling in this second introductory course. You will have the opportunity to design and make a series of sterling silver rings incorporating gemstones using variations on bezel settings.
Designs are based on individual interpretation of a given theme. You will learn to generate innovative ideas that combine creativity with functionality.
The course will further develop your sawing, filing and soldering skills. You will learn about hollow forming and hollow construction methods used for the production of the rings. You will also learn how to use polishing motors to finish off the objects you make.
For this course you will need to provide your own precious metals and basic jewellery consumables. A list will be provided to you when you register for the course.
Entry Requirements
To do the course you must first have completed the TAFE PLUS Statement in Introduction to Jewellery Making (24946 ). For enrolment contact TAFE PLUS 1300 131 499 – Australia wide or the co-ordinator on (02) 9217 5230
Cost
Additional to the TAFE PLUS course fees, there are material costs involved in doing this course. Contact the department on (02) 9394 5700 for more information.