Introduction to Jewellery & Object Hand-skills

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Course Overview

This introduction to Jewellery making short course is designed for beginners and will teach the basics of professional jewellery making hand-skills.

While being guided through numerous skills and techniques, participants will also gain insight into basic design principles that can be applied to creations. Topics and interactive demonstrations include the following:

Saw piercing, measuring and marking out
Emerying and filing
Annealing metal
Soldering
Pickling procedures
Hammering and texturing
Forming, shaping, constructing, assembling and
Polishing

This short course teaches these skills through the manufacture of finely crafted items – where you will design and make at least one unique piece of jewellery, which can be worn or become a unique hand-held object.

Please wear safe, closed-toe footwear (no sandals or thongs) and bring a sketch/notebook, pen and pencils.

Studying during COVID-19 Restrictions

We've had to make adjustments to how our courses are delivered due to the restrictions imposed by COVID-19. This means that we're currently offering a combination of delivery modes including online and flexible learning and, where we can, on-campus classes with strict social distancing in place.

Course Dates & Times

Wangaratta - Docker Street

6 Consecutive Tuesdays, 23rd Feb - 30th April, 9am - 3pm / 2021

6 Consecutive Tuesdays, 13th July - 17th August, 9am - 3pm / 2021

Detailed Fee Information

1. Full Fee

$595.00

The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note all fees and charges are correct at time of publication for 2021 and may change without notice.

Material fees cover costs associated with the following where applicable, and not limited to:

Classroom activity consumables, handouts and booklets
E-Learning resources and associated license access fees
Excursions

Additionally some courses require students to purchase or supply text books, kits, tools, uniforms and personal protection equipment. Some specific materials may be purchased through the GOTAFE Bookshop. A full list with associated costs will be provided to you at your course information session or during the pre-training review Interview.

Further details on fees available

Where to From Here

If you need any further clarification of the information provided please contact one of our client service officers on 1300 468 233 who can assist you or submit an enquiry through our website now and one of the team will be in touch.

Educational Support Services

As an enrolled student at GOTAFE you may access a wide range of academic support services to assist you to meet the academic challenges of your course from our Learning Support Unit.

Introduction to Jewellery & Object Hand-skills

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