Short Courses
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- In the Workshop
- Theory
Short Courses
Beginner-friendly. Professionally taught.
Learn the fundamentals of jewellery making.
Hands-On Jewellery Skills
Curious about jewellery making? Turn your ideas into jewellery with our hands-on short courses.
Craft, experiment, and develop practical skills — whether you’re a hobbyist, exploring a new craft, building your portfolio, seeking hands-on experience, a gap year student, or visiting from abroad. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience — no prior qualifications required.
All Short Courses
Tube Setting Introduction
Genevieve Schwartz Jewellery
Tube Setting Introduction
16th-17th April 2026
Forged Silver Earrings
Genevieve Schwartz Jewellery
Forged Silver Earrings
30th March – 1st April 2026
Traditional Sketching and Rendering
Genevieve Schwartz Jewellery
Traditional Sketching and Rendering
24th April – 8th May
Jewellery Bench Skills: Decorative Surfaces
Genevieve Schwartz Jewellery
Jewellery Bench Skills: Decorative Surfaces
15th – 17th June 2026
Jewellery Bench Skills: Experimental Riveting
Genevieve Schwartz Jewellery
Jewellery Bench Skills: Experimental Riveting
1st–2nd July 2026
Jewellery Bench Skills: Basic Hand Engraving
Genevieve Schwartz Jewellery
Jewellery Bench Skills: Basic Hand Engraving
11th – 12th May 2026
Jewellery Bench Skills: Enamelled earrings
Genevieve Schwartz Jewellery
Jewellery Bench Skills: Enamelled earrings
13th – 14th July 2026
Jewellery Bench Skills: Textured Surfaces
Genevieve Schwartz Jewellery
Jewellery Bench Skills: Textured Surfaces
21st – 22nd May 2026
Enamelling Techniques: Beginner
Genevieve Schwartz Jewellery
Enamelling Techniques: Beginner
18th–19th June 2026
Wax Carving for Jewellery
Genevieve Schwartz Jewellery
Wax Carving for Jewellery
30th March – 1st April 2026
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The British Academy of Jewellery’s portfolio of jewellery short courses provides a range of innovative new programmes to keep you up-to-date with the latest industry skills and requirements.
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