Jewellery (Experienced) Night Class and Morning Class
Visual Arts
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
An in-person, hands-on jewellery making course for learners with prior experience. Explore advanced skills each term including casting, stone setting, chain making, and 3D techniques, guided at the Dunedin School of Art.
NZ$288
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Advance jewellery making skills
Learners deepen their practical abilities in complex jewellery fabrication techniques such as sand-casting, stone setting, and chain construction.
Develop project-based skills
Students design and create individual jewellery projects, building on their previous experience under tutor guidance.
About This Course
This short course is for individuals with prior jewellery making experience. Delivered through evening and morning classes at the Dunedin School of Art, each term introduces a different set of advanced jewellery techniques, such as sand-casting, stone setting, chain and brooch making, and the use of hydraulic presses. The course emphasises developing individual projects and builds advanced workshop skills, with tutoring support for personal project development.
Course Content
- Casting using Delft Clay (sand-casting)
- Basic stone carving and stone setting
- Chain making (primarily in silver; options for copper/brass)
- Brooch making (attachments and clasps)
- Saw piercing intricate shapes
- Working with hydraulic press to make 3D lightweight shapes
- Jewellery soldering and saw use
- Guided individual projects with tutor support
- Workshop and studio safety practices
Entry Requirements
Previous experience in jewellery making required
Basic workshop skills prior to enrolment
Build towards these roles
Jewellery MakerStudio AssistantArtisan Craftsperson
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Otago Polytechnic is known for high quality, hands on learning that leads to strong outcomes. With excellent student satisfaction, high graduate employment rates, and a commitment to sustainability, it’s a place where practical skills meet purpose. Their award winning programmes span design, fashion, creative arts, trades, health, and business, giving you real experience and real confidence for whatever comes next.
