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COURSE INFORMATION SHEET
Course Title
Start Date
Jewellery Making at
Longsands
19.09.12
Time
Tutor name
Teresa Crickmar
Programme 092
Area
10.00 – 12.00
No. of weeks of 10
Terms 1
Days Wednesday
course
Concessionary £56
Full Course
£70
Fee
Fee
Course Level: Mixed ability
Beginners
X
Improvers
Advanced
Target Group
(e.g. All, Male, Female, Travellers, 50+, Homeless,
16-18 year olds etc.)
ALL
Any skills or qualifications
needed for entry into the class
Students will need an interest in
art, craft & design. No previous
experience necessary
Course description – Include aims and objectives
This course aims to teach essential jewellery making techniques
with a focus on design principles. The learners will have the
opportunity to make the following pieces; a charm bracelet,
memory wire bracelet, illusion necklace, safety pin brooch, wire
wrap ring and many more designs. The skills gained in this
workshop can be easily continued at home with minimal tools and
space This course is a chance to learn simple and effective
techniques to create some beautiful jewellery for you an your loved
ones.
Learning outcomes: Teaching learning methods used
Students will understand the basic techniques of working with beads
and jewellery hand tools. The course is run in a friendly relaxed
atmosphere with a chance to discuss your own ideas at the
beginning. Demonstrations and hand-outs give additional support.
Each piece of jewellery will be led as a step by step process learning
to use the tools and findings with gentle progression as the course
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goes on. One to one guidance throughout the course ensures that
you have met the course aims and that you can walk away with
finished jewellery.
How progress and success will be recorded
There will be no examinations just continual support and guidance.
Course trackers
Assessment
Fee
Awarding Body
None
None
External Assessment Examination
Yes
x
No
Additional Course Cost (e.g. visits, materials, books, equipment)
Materials such as beads and wire will be made available to purchase
from the tutor during sessions. This cost will vary based on
individual’s choices of materials but as a guide £5 will cover initial
findings, plated wire and beads. Alternatively materials can be
brought from home or local tool or bead shops.
Materials required
for first class
The following items are desirable however not
essential as tutor can provide basic tools:
 Chain nose (Pointed) pliers (teeth in jaws
are best avoided but can be worked
around)
 Round nose pliers
 Wire cutters
 Flat nose pliers
 Wire and beads (other found objects)
Any further next
steps
The course is a great base to gain grounding
for students who wish to continue studying
jewellery design and making for example a first
diploma in Art & Design at the regional colleges
or students who wish to continue practicing
privately.
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Equalities statement
“The County Council operates an Equality of Opportunity Policy. We
will ensure that resources and equipment are accessible to all and
make reasonable adjustments to ensure that all can access
activities. If you have any specific needs which might affect your
learning you are entitled to a confidential interview where we can
look at the support you require. We believe that everyone is entitled
to learn in an environment that is free from discriminatory
behaviour so that we build a learning community based on mutual
respect and trust.”
Contact for further information
Judy/Natalie 01480 223348