Jewellery Making: Intensive Ultimate Programme
Course information:
Duration: 50 sessions / 125 hours
availability: Rolling schedule / 2.5 hours per session
HJI’s Jewellery Making Ultimate Programme is a comprehensive course designed to take beginners to advanced level, or for those with experience to extend technical skills in craftsmanship. The Programme encompasses all aspects of jewellery making from saw piercing, soldering, filing and finishing techniques to wax carving and gem setting. Students are taught to fully understand fine metals and how to fabricate a jewellery piece from beginning to end.
Learn to use the rolling mill and draw bench to make silver in different shapes and sizes. Develop silversmithing techniques used by professionals and discover your own creative potential.
The Ultimate Programme allows each student to create elaborate designs and challenge themselves both creatively and technically.
HJI’s courses are designed so that students are taught on one-on-one basis.
COursE OUTLINE:
Level 1
Introduction to Jewellery Making techniques: saw piercing, soldering, filing and finishing
Draw down silver from bullion to wire
Learn behind the heat: Flame science
Technical Project: Create a Signature curb link chain
Learn silver melting process, recycling of metals, and understand alloys
LEVEL 2
Intermediate level
Refining existing techniques
Use more complex forms including hinging, riveting or multiple joints
Creative Project: Create piece using advanced jewellery techniques
Technical Project: Create a Signature hinged locket
Learn to use the rolling mill to roll your own silver sheet
LEVEL 3
Specialist techniques
Discover all aspects of wax carving
Design, carve and cast a sculptural form – exploring the 3D capability of wax
Practice different creativity approaches, develop your own style and techniques
LEVEL 4
Advanced techniques
Learn primary gem setting techniques: Bezel Setting, Claw Setting, & Flush Setting
Choice of properties of gems
PRICE:
HK$40,000
Top Up: Learn additional gem setting techniques with top-up options:
Add 3 additional types of gem settings (extra 16 sessions)
Tube Setting
Collet Setting
Crown Setting
Add 6 types of gem settings (Extra 32 sessions)
Tension Setting
Bezel Setting (Faceted Stone)
Prong Setting (from Square Rod)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
No previous experience required.
Age 14 +
CLASS SCHEDULE:
All courses operate on a rolling schedule. You may book your classes in advance and choose to attend any session from the listed Course Schedule.
The flexibility of the rolling schedule allows you to complete the Ultimate Programme at your own pace and is designed to complete the course as early as eight full immersive weeks.
jump to beginner course:
Can you only commit to a shorter programme? Try our Beginner Course with 4 hands-on workshop sessions.
CLASS SCHEDULE:
All courses are on a rolling schedule. Students can choose to start their course from Monday to Saturday and can combine evening and day classes.
CANCELLATION AND REBOOKING POLICY:
Hatton Jewellery Institute operates a 48-hour cancellation policy for all classes. Late cancellation will result in forfeiting of class or a re-booking fee.