Jewellery Illustration & Design Programme (Online)
DURATION:
From 6 to 18 classes (2 hours per class)
Technical Drawing (6 classes)
Gouache Illustration (12 classes)
Technical Drawing & Gouache Illustration (18 classes)
SCHEDULE:
Classes start January 13th (see below for full details)
Price:
HK$3,850 - HK$6,900 per course (US$280 - US$490)*
(Programme price bundles below)
*Students enrolled in the ‘CSM: Designing Collections’ course are entitled to a 25% on the illustrations course bundles
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Unleash your creativity with our Intensive Jewellery Illustration & Design Programme.
Perfect for beginners and experienced designers alike, our course will guide you through the creative process, gouache rendering (illustration) and technical drawing needed to create stunning jewellery illustrations. You'll receive expert instruction, live demonstrations and immediate, in-class feedback, ensuring that you receive the support you need to become a skilled jewellery designer.
The Programme is led by HJI’s Founder and Creative Director, Nathalie Melville. An internationally acclaimed, award winning jewellery designer and goldsmith, Nathalie is also the founder of Melville Fine Jewellery.
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Each section can be taken as an individual course, or you can create your own custom combination to suite your interests.
Illustration (gouache): Diamonds, Cabochon & Pearls (Pt 1)
Illustration (gouache): Metals, Baguette Cuts and Pavé (Pt 2)
(12 classes - 24 hours total)
Technical Drawing
(6 classes - 12 hours total)
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Technical drawing (6 classes): HK$3,850
Gouache Illustration (12 classes): HK$6,900
Technical Drawing & Gouache Illustration (18 classes): HK$9,900 (discounted from HK$10,750)
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All timings are shown in GMT
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Gouache Illustration - Monday Group
Month: January 2025
Dates: 13th
Days: Mondays (every week)
Duration: 12 weeks
Timings (Monday Group): 4pm - 6pm GMT
(EXCEPT for the last class on 31st March when the class will be 5-7pm GMT)
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Gouache Illustration - Tuesday Group
Month: January 2025
Dates: 14th
Days: Tuesdays (every week)
Duration: 12 weeks
Timings (Tuesday Group): 1pm - 3pm GMT
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Technical Drawing:
Month: February 2025
Start date: 6th
Days: Thursdays
Duration: 6 weeks
Timings (Option 1): 10:00am - 12:00pm GMT
Timings (Option 2): TBC
Technical & Perspective Drawing - 6 classes HK$3,850
This class covers the fundamental techniques of creating detailed and accurate drawings of various jewellery designs - starting with a solitaire ring before progressing to more complex exercises including gems on a curve and 3D perspective.
As an essential part of your drawing skillset draft sketching is also incorporated in this course.
Gouache Illustration - 12 classes HK$6,900
This signature programme covers the fundamental techniques of rendering precious stones in different cuts and shapes in the sought after technique of gouache illustration.
Starting with cabochon and opals and progressing to faceted stones in white, round, fancy and brilliant facets, colours, and pearls.
Part two takes students into the world of metals and pavage…
Want to learn illustration, technical drawing and design sketching? Contact us today!
BOOK ONLINE:
Our online booking system allows you to purchase your programme and book your classes in one go.