If you've ever marvelled at the intricate designs etched onto metal, then you'll be thrilled to know that we've dedicated the whole month of May to celebrating the art of hand engraving. From ancient times to the present day, hand engraving has been used to embellish weapons, coins, and jewellery with intricate patterns and designs. Today, it's still a popular technique in jewellery making, adding unique details that catch the eye and bring a touch of artistry to any piece.
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Meet Annie Tang, a recent graduate from HJI’s Central Saint Martins (CSM) Short Course Jewellery Programme. Having recently completed her Central Saint Martins (CSM) Short Course and currently attending the HJI Jewellery Making Ultimate Programme, Annie sat down with us to tell us about her journey, her inspirations and her recent experience with the year-long CSM course at HJI.
HJI is proud to announce its collaboration with AME Gallery as we celebrate its 10th year anniversary. AME Gallery is currently featuring incredible collections he incredible created by HJI resident designers at its showroom in Central, Hong Kong, and the AME Gallery online shop.
Meet Gina, a surgeon by profession and student at HJI. Gina recently completed both one year Central Saint Martins (CSM) Short Course Jewellery Programme, and, our signature intensive course, the Ultimate Programme at HJI. After completing both programmes, she now rents a permanent bench at our workshop and joins our community of resident designers. Want to hear more of Gina’s journey with jewellery?
Read MoreMeet Bryan, winner of our first Jewellery Craftsmanship Giveaway that took place Fall of last year. Bryan won a grand prize of $10,000HKD worth of HJI's jewellery workshop-based courses after he was randomly selected from all entries received from our Instagram Craftsmanship Giveaway.
In September 2019, Hatton Jewellery Institute (HJI) will launch a new one year programme in collaboration with Central Saint Martins Short Course Unit in London.
The collaboration with Central Saint Martins introduces a whole new creative dimension.
Our Summer School Programme is designed to take beginners through to advanced level in only 8 weeks. An intense course made up of 64 sessions or 160 hours, the beauty of this course at Hatton Jewellery Institute is the flexibility of choosing to complete the course in 8 weeks flat or opt for a more flexible rolling schedule to suit your diary.
Considered a ‘dying art’, the number of people practising the craft of hand engraving is falling, where much of the engraving today is done with lasers directed by software. However using machines pre-set with designs don’t quite scribe the way humans do. With shallow cuts, the result is far less vivid than the human hand armed with the right engraving tools.
Read MoreIf you’re looking to mark your special occasion with something completely unique, you may be searching for bridal showers and gifts for your bridesmaids and groomsmen. We’ve come up with a collection of unique wedding experiences, bridal shower parties and personalised jewellery gifts to give your nearest and dearest.
Read MoreHatton Jewellery Institute (HJI) is delighted to announce that we are launching a one year jewellery programme in Hong Kong, supported by the world-renowned Central Saint Martins (CSM) short course unit.
Read MoreMeet KK, a retired radiology department manager and student at HJI. KK has recently completed the Ultimate Program, our intensive jewellery making course. Before joining Hatton Jewellery Institute (HJI), KK had never had any experience working with metal. What made him interested in jewellery making?
Read MoreFrom a therapeutic experience to learning new skills, traditional craftsmanship is made accessible with our unique creative co-working space. We believe in creating the most unique experiences to nurture creativity, cherish moments with friends and family or to build morale in corporate teams. Finding the perfect gift for your friends, family and colleagues this festive season needn’t be a chore. Our unique experience days in Hong Kong will inspire budding Jewellers and offer a distinctive gift for Christmas.
Read MoreThis September, we launched a range of new courses specialising in Jewellery Design and Hand Engraving. As Hong Kong’s dedicated Jewellery Institute, we believe in making the fine jewellery industry more accessible with a “next step” approach. We provide technical training and a valuable support network that has nurtured a growing number of students who have gone on to establish their own jewellery brands.
Read MoreHatton Jewellery Institute (HJI), formerly Hatton Studios, was founded in 2012 by Creative Director and Founder of Melville Fine Jewellery, Nathalie Melville. As the only dedicated space in Hong Kong with a focus on technical training, HJI has grown into a sought-after establishment by private students and the World's leading fine jewellery heritage brands including Chanel, Tiffany, DIOR, Piaget and more.
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