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Chain Making Course: ID Bracelet

£235
excl materials
Course type Term
Nerissa Parker Jewellery Designer
Nerissa Parker, Class tutor
Course Starting Dates

Tue 21 Jan 2025, 10.00am - 12.30pm

Course Starts
Tue 21 Jan 2025
10.00am – 12.30pm
Course Notes
8 weekly classes (Check availability for all dates)
Online option available via Zoom if you're unable to attend a class.
Course Overview

Chain Making Course: ID Bracelet

Learn the art of crafting hand made chain.

On this course we teach the process behind making two popular chain styles: the classic curb chain and the elegant foxtail chain. You will be guided through the essential techniques and tools needed to create these beautiful chains.

Once you’ve mastered the basics, you’ll apply your skills to design and create an ID-style bracelet. The central panel of the bracelet offers an opportunity for individual creativity, allowing each student to design and craft their own distinctive piece. Explore a variety of techniques to enhance your panel, including textures, etching, articulated stone settings, single large stone settings, flush setting, pierced designs, and the use of mixed metals.

Who Should Attend?

Student Ability Level

This course is for experienced makers only with an intermediate to advanced level of competence.

If you are a complete beginner we recommend starting with a beginner course before attempting this course since students are expected to know how to design, make and finish their own pieces.

Student Age Guidelines

All students attending classes or workshops at Kingham Jewellery School must be 18 or over unless otherwise stated in the course information.

Course Materials

Course fees include solder and saw blades. Metals, findings and a variety of stones are available for purchase at the school. 

Materials cost

Cost of course materials can vary based on amount required and fluctuations in market prices.

As a general guide, materials for a single day silver course with semi-precious gemstones are usually between £20-£45. Costs of materials for a full term using silver are usually around £40-£70.

Workshop Safety

As a student you are responsible for your own safety in the workshop. The most important things to remember are;

  • Please listen to directions from your tutor to ensure you know how to use all the equipment safely and correctly.
  • Do not operate equipment you do not know how to use.
  • Covered footwear is required and absolutely no high heels.
  • Tie back long hair when using motorised equipment.
  • Please respect others and don’t interrupt students who are soldering, using the drill or any other equipment that could create a safety concern if the operator is distracted.
  • Remember to take all your belongings with you when you leave.
  • Please leave all unnecessary personal items at home.

You will need to bring

  • Your own apron, to protect your clothes.
  • Packed lunches are recommended if your class runs for a full day.

Please do not attend the workshop if

  • You feel unwell.

A more comprehensive guide to workshop safety can be found in our Workshop Guidelines pdf.

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