We are delighted to bring back our popular BAJ taster session for prospective students at our London campus. Our upcoming Jewellery-Making Workshop Experience: Make A Textured Pendant is an exciting, hands-on taster session giving attendees the chance to try their hand at jewellery making and see what it would be like to study a jewellery diploma […]
6 January 2022 Given the most recent developments in the global Covid-19 pandemic, the BAJ team would like to assure learners and prospective students that we are taking the safety of learners and staff seriously whilst endeavouring to continue optimal delivery of all courses. The Omicron variant is highly contagious, and across the UK is […]
Our Level 5 Jewellery Design and Manufacturing Diploma students are in the process of manufacturing peridot jewellery for a collaborative project with Chinese mining company Fuli Gemstones. The students have been developing their stone setting skills and creating peridot jewellery using stones donated by the brand. We caught up with the students in the workshop […]
As part of our international Erasmus Project, ‘The Future is our Jewel’, the British Academy of Jewellery recently received a group of Greek Erasmus students from School of Arts Mokume, Thessaloniki. Visiting from Monday 29th November to Friday 3rd December, the students learned and experimented with new jewellery techniques and were invited to discover the […]
The British Academy of Jewellery would like to warmly invite you to discover your next cherished seasonal ornament at our festive Wonderful Winter Decorations events, starting next week. Earlier this year, we asked our highly skilled and imaginative students to design and create original winter decorations. The beautiful results of their creative efforts are now […]
British Academy of Jewellery and Fuli Gemstones collaborate to give our Jewellery Design and Manufacturing Diploma students hands-on experience working with Fuli’s natural and vibrant peridot. As part of the Academy’s ongoing efforts to ensure that our students gain relevant, future-facing industry experience, we are proud to be working on an exciting jewellery design and manufacturing project […]
As part of our international Erasmus project ‘The Future is our Jewel’, a group of our students recently travelled to Thessaloniki, Greece to visit School of Arts Mokume. BAJ students met their peers from other participating schools across Europe and learnt about the Greek jewellery industry first-hand. The students learned jewellery making skills in the […]
As part of BAJ’s international Erasmus project ‘The Future is our Jewel’, BAJ launched an exhibition on Monday at its London campus. The showcase features jewellery made by students at BAJ as well as five other jewellery schools from across the continent to explore the theme of the third and final year of the project: […]
BAJ graduate Clio Saskia currently runs her own jewellery brand, creating fascinating pieces inspired by exotic animals. At this year’s Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council (GC&DC) Awards, she won the Gem-A Award for her striking “Snake Knuckleduster” ring. We speak to her about her career so far, her inspiration and her plans for the future.
The British Academy of Jewellery is thrilled to announce the names of the students who won awards at the opening night of our Final Show 2021 in London. Hosted at cultural hotspot and exhibition space KOPPEL 540, this year’s Final Show features pieces produced by some of the most talented jewellery students at our London […]
The British Academy of Jewellery is thrilled to announce the winners of “Adaptability, Versatility, Longevity,” an exciting BAJ Live Project competition carried out in collaboration with renowned London jewellery brand Alex Monroe. This project challenged students from the first year of BAJ’s Jewellery Design & Manufacturing Diploma to design and make an original wearable jewellery […]
This August, we will exhibit the original work of our next-generation talent in London and Birmingham. Featuring contributions from students on our popular jewellery manufacturing diploma courses, our BAJ Final Show 2021 events are a unique opportunity for jewellery industry professionals and the public to discover a range of fascinating jewellery pieces made by our […]
Since January, a group of our Jewellery Design and Manufacturing Diploma students have been developing commercially viable jewellery brand concepts based around well-defined target markets as a class exercise. In parallel with their course work, students developed commercial jewellery collections for the brands, well-suited to their chosen clients. By practising creating a brand, developing online content, […]
As part of the British Academy of Jewellery’s ongoing collaboration with the Parlement Lycéen Européen, a European jewellery organsiation, work by BAJ students is currently on display in Greece. The PLE Exhibition launched at jewellery school I.I.E.K. in Volos on June 23 and will run until September 15, also showing the works of students from […]
At BAJ, we believe in fostering a creative fellowship which enables our community to grow and uplift each other. We talk with BAJ tutor and accomplished jeweller Bekkie Ora about the importance of community in the jewellery industry.
This summer, the British Academy of Jewellery is launching its “Intensive Techniques for Jewellery Making” short course. Taking place from 5th to 9th July, this exciting, practical programme allows students to create a portfolio of jewellery pieces, while perfecting their manufacturing techniques and undertaking creative experimentation. Here we look at some of the major benefits […]
We are delighted to launch our new BAJ taster sessions for prospective students at our Birmingham campus. Our upcoming Jewellery-Making Workshop Experience: Make A Textured Pendant is an exciting, hands-on taster session giving attendees the chance to try their hand at jewellery making and see what it would be like to study a jewellery diploma with […]
The British Academy of Jewellery is delighted to announce that three members of our community received awards at this year’s Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council (GC&DC) Craftsmanship and Design Awards, hosted from Goldsmiths’ Hall via a livestream on 17 May. Founded in 1908, GC&DC is a London-based social non-profit that promotes craftsmanship and design in […]
Computer-aided design (CAD) has been one of the most important developments in the fast-changing jewellery industry in recent years. CAD offers jewellery designers a variety of flexible tools, opening a wide range of new creative horizons. This summer, BAJ is therefore offering a portfolio of six-week online CAD courses, taught live in our virtual classrooms […]
Produced in a way that minimises its social and environmental impact, sustainable or ethical jewellery is a fast-growing trend. We take a look at how jewellers and shoppers can embrace sustainability.
We are delighted to announce that the bids placed during our silent charity auction in support of Blueprint for All totalled £2,738.35. The event, which ran from 30th March to 4th April 2021 and auctioned off 75 pieces created and donated both by members of our BAJ community and external jewellers, was a resounding success. With […]
We are delighted to launch our new BAJ taster session for prospective students. Our upcoming Jewellery-Making Workshop Experience: Make A Textured Pendant is an exciting, hands-on taster session giving attendees the chance to try their hand at jewellery making and see what it would be like to study a jewellery diploma with us. In just over […]
Blue sapphire stones are some of the most beautiful and desirable gems in the world. Here we explore some of the qualities and uses of these fascinating gems.
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Charity Jewellery Auction in support of Blueprint for All, which runs from 30th March to 4th April 2021. The auction features a total of 75 pieces made and donated both by members of our BAJ community and external jewellers. All proceeds from the silent auction will […]
In the new episode of our Graduate Stories video series, we talk to Petra Otenšlégrová who recently graduated from our Jewellery Design and Manufacturing Diploma in London.
This week, our students progressed to the next stage in our ‘Adaptability, Versatility, Longevity’ project. The live industry brief is a collaboration between BAJ and iconic London-based jewellery brand Alex Monroe to raise awareness about sustainability in the jewellery industry and challenges BAJ students to design and make an original wearable jewellery piece, enabling them […]
We are delighted to announce that our charity jewellery auction will run from 30th March to 4th April 2021, with all proceeds going to Blueprint for All, formerly the Stephen Lawrence Trust. The auction will feature pieces created and donated by BAJ students, as well as professional jewellers. We would also like to invite external […]
From organising live projects with established brands, to helping students find jewellery placements through our extensive industry network, BAJ does everything it can to prepare its graduates for life after the academy. We sat down with Head of Academy Kate Rieppel to discuss BAJ’s latest live projects and find out more about the academy’s other career-focused initiatives.
During the national lockdown, BAJ students are continuing their courses from home, with BAJ having tailored teaching to cater to online learning during this time. Our students’ wellbeing is of the utmost priority for us and their creative and professional development remains paramount, even as they work from home. We are extremely proud of how […]
Interested in studying with the British Academy of Jewellery, but want to find out more about the courses on offer and skills you can learn? Our Virtual Open Days are here to make your introduction to the jewellery sector as easy as possible. Meet our tutors and get an introduction to the academy with our […]
What does it take to become a jeweller? If you have just discovered a passion for jewellery, you may be starting to look for information to help you on your journey to becoming a professional jeweller. Here we’ll go over some of the main questions you may have and help you find your vocation in the jewellery industry!
We are pleased to announce the launch of our latest series of enriching online Masterclasses, available to BAJ students. Conceived to complement the world-class jewellery education we offer, the sessions are open to all BAJ students for free. Masterclasses will be delivered via Zoom and will address a wide variety of topics, ranging from live […]
The start of the new year is a great time to take stock and set goals for the future. But with everything that’s happening this January, it can be hard to keep track of your own objectives. How can you best plan your progress in the midst of so much uncertainty? Here we consider some […]
We have opened enrolment for our upcoming Jewellery Fundamentals course at our Birmingham campus. The beginners’ course offers a thorough and focused introduction to the jewellery industry, with course starts in April and September 2021. A diverse and industry-focused curriculum Our one-year Jewellery Fundamentals course offers students an exciting, hands-on introduction to jewellery design and […]
Transformable jewellery is currently a popular trend in the jewellery industry. From flexible modular pieces that can be broken down into smaller adornments, to kinetic jewellery that reacts to the wearer’s movements, jewellers are getting creative with all kind of transformations. But did you know that transforming jewellery has been around, in one form or […]
With lockdown measures in the UK, many jewellery students and professionals no longer have access to facilities to carry out their craft. But that doesn’t mean you have to put your jewellery journey on hold: there are a whole range of resources and activities that you can take advantage of from the comfort of your own home. Here are five ways to keep growing as a jeweller during lockdown.
You can use a wide range of jewellery making techniques to create inspiring pieces that transform and evolve. From multifunctional jewellery to intricate pieces that can be opened or collapsed, transforming jewellery is an exciting field to explore. Here, you can find out more about jewellery techniques you can use to make your own magical transforming pieces. Take a look at our tips and find your inspiration!
We are delighted to announce the launch of “Adaptability, Versatility, Longevity,” an exciting collaboration with iconic London-based jewellery brand Alex Monroe. Aiming to raise awareness about sustainability in the jewellery industry, the project challenges BAJ students to design and make an original wearable jewellery piece, each incorporating a 5mm sapphire generously donated by the Alex […]
We are delighted to announce that the work of 11 members of our talented BAJ community features in a digital jewellery exhibition shining a spotlight on some of the most promising jewellery students from around Europe. Presented as part of Erasmus project “The Future Is Our Jewel”, the online exhibition provides a platform to showcase […]
To support and encourage the entry of emerging jewellers into the industry, we have partnered with jeweller and BAJ alumna Susannah King to launch the BAJ x Susannah King Jewellery Making Advent. This festive giveaway will provide new jewellers with a chance to win jewellery making tools and gemstones. The wide variety of tools have […]
Taking a jewellery making course online is a great way to learn new jewellery techniques or improve your existing skills, all while in the comfort of your own home. The number of available courses has greatly increased in recent years, with programmes catering to all interests and skill levels. But with so many online jewellery […]
Taking a jewellery making course online is a great way to learn new jewellery techniques or improve your existing skills, all while in the comfort of your own home. The number of available courses has greatly increased in recent years, with programmes catering to all interests and skill levels. But with so many online jewellery courses around, how do you choose the right one for you? Here we’ll go over some of the main things to consider when you’re searching for a programme.
While studying Jewellery Fundamentals at BAJ London, Yvonne Oshodi runs her own jewellery brand Maeve Hardware. Yvonne’s brand, which she retails from her online shop, was recently featured in Elle and Vogue Arabia. In this interview, Yvonne shares what it’s like to run an independent jewellery brand while studying at BAJ.
British Academy of Jewellery talks to student Robin about her study abroad experience as part of the Erasmus student network.
If you’re thinking of exploring your creativity through jewellery production, making a ring is an ideal first project. But how do you get started? And what material should you choose? When you decide to create a ring, these are just some of the questions you’ll need to think about. Here you’ll find useful information to […]
If you’re thinking of exploring your creativity through jewellery production, making a ring is an ideal first project. But how do you get started? And what material should you choose? When you decide to make a ring, these are just some of the questions you’ll need to think about. Here you’ll find useful information to help guide you.
We are pleased to announce the third year (2020-21) of our participation in the Erasmus “The Future Is Our Jewel” project, which brings together jewellery schools from across Europe in order to share expertise, celebrate diversity and support sustainability. The project involves two main initiatives: a travelling exhibition featuring work produced by students from participating […]
The British Academy of Jewellery is delighted to announce the continuation of its partnership with the Parlement Lycéen Européen, a network of jewellery schools across Europe. This year, as part of this ongoing collaboration, the BAJ is once again participating in the PLE’s annual jewellery design exhibition, which will see students from 6 European jewellery […]
We speak to BAJ alumnus and owner of jewellery brand Nakibirango London, Naki Kaddu, about her time at our London academy and how she crafted a name for herself in the jewellery industry.
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