BAJ is excited to announce our new short course programme, filled with ample opportunities for upskilling, testing new waters and experimenting with contemporary and traditional techniques.
With courses available in London, it’s never been easier to invest in your education or enhance your career.
Designed with industry trends, essential skills and career advancement needs in mind, we are pleased to announce new dates for our Orthographic Drawing for Jewellery, Jewellery Bench Skills: Ring Making, Wax Carving for Jewellery and Rhino Jewellery CAD: Beginners courses.
Rosina Arena, BAJ’s Student Recruitment Manager, said “We are delighted to introduce our new short courses, offering budding jewellery designers the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of jewellery without long-term commitments. These courses provide participants who are unsure of their specialisation with the chance to discover and pursue their true passion.”
Whether you’re a budding creative or a seasoned business owner, there’s something here for everyone. Read the detailed breakdown below to discover more about your options at BAJ this Summer.
Orthographic drawing is a crucial technical drawing method widely used in the industry to document designs, communicate with clients, resolve design issues, and collaborate with industry professionals such as mount-makers, setters, and engravers. Explore this fascinating discipline by learning the fundamental principles of this essential design tool in only one day!
We’ll begin with a brief introduction to the history and key rules of technical drawing, including line types and layout. Then, we’ll delve into the principles of orthographic drawing using a simple solitaire engagement ring to make our first technical drawing. When you have mastered this, you will tackle more complex ring examples supported by your tutor, to solidify your understanding.
Join us to take the first steps in transforming jewellery concepts into reality through the industry-standard practice of orthographic drawing!
Level: Beginner
Duration: 1 day
Location: London
Date: 20th August, 2024
Tuition Fees: £125.00
Entry Requirements: No prior knowledge or skills are required to take the course, but prior knowledge of design and/or making jewellery or technical drawing may be advantageous.
Book your spot here.
Jewellery Bench Skills: Ring Making is a one-day ring manufacturing course for beginner Jewellers interested in learning how to make rings with a variety of different texturing techniques. The course is taught in small groups in our professional workshops, meaning that you can take advantage of our world-class jewellery-making facilities and benefit from personalised feedback from our experienced tutor, who will be there to guide you every step of the way.
Level: Beginner
Duration: 1 day
Location: London
Date: 23rd August, 2024
Tuition Fees: £110
Entry Requirements: No previous experience is required. This course is suitable for beginner Jewellers interested in making rings and learning about texturing techniques.
All materials, tools and safety equipment are provided for this course.
Book your spot here.
Learn to carve wax models with which you can create stunning jewellery pieces. Ideal for beginner and intermediate-level jewellers looking to expand their skill set, our three-day wax carving course will introduce you to a wide range of different wax carving techniques that you will use to make a series of finished models that can be taken to cast in a metal of your choice.
Level: Beginner
Duration: 3 days (16.5 hours)
Location: London
Date: 19th – 21st August, 2024
Tuition Fees: £350
Entry Requirements: No previous experience is required, this course is suitable for beginners.
Book your spot here.
Learn to use Rhino CAD software for jewellery design and manufacturing. Suited for both current and aspiring Jewellers who want to boost their 3D design skills by getting to grips with CAD software, BAJ’s three-day Rhino Jewellery CAD: Beginners course will teach you how to model and render jewellery designs using Rhino 3D, a NURBS modelling programme especially conceived for fine jewellery.
Level: Beginner
Duration: 3 days
Location: London
Date: 21st – 23rd August, 2024
Tuition Fees: £395
Entry Requirements: Students should already be confident with using a computer (whether Mac or PC).
Fees do not include software, however, the software is available on BAJ campus computers which you will have access to during your course.
If you wish to use your own device, you will need to ensure you have Rhino installed and running on your PC before you start. A 90-day demo of the software can be downloaded from Rhino3D.com.
Book your spot here.
Don’t forget – we offer a 10% discount to current and former BAJ students of the past three years – reach out to our admissions team to find out if you’re eligible!
Book your spot now to avoid missing out. Click here to view the full range of short courses, and here if you’re interested in studying a longer course at BAJ.
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