Silver Jewellery Making – Create a Set of Stacking Rings Workshop
Silver Jewellery Making – Create a Set of Stacking Rings Workshop
£60.00
Start Date: Sat 19-Oct-2024 |
End Date: Sat 19-Oct-2024 |
Course Time: 10:00 - 15:30 |
Course Duration (Weeks): 1 |
Course (Sessions): Morning |
Course Code: JEWM005-2425-1CH-B |
What will I learn?
Enjoy a day being creative making your own bespoke piece of jewellery with the guidance of a qualified tutor who is a professional jeweller. This workshop will introduce you to the tools and techniques of jewellery making by designing and creating contemporary silver stacking rings.You will learn:• To measure, design and select metal for the stacking rings.• How to saw, form, solder and texture metal.• How to file and hand polish your rings.
Is this course for me?
This course is for learners of all abilities.
What do I need to bring?
Silver can be purchased from the tutor on the day. We recommend you bring an apron and wear closed shoes. Please bring make sure your hair is tied back and no long jewellery worn. Please bring glasses if needed for close-up work.This course runs over lunchtime, so please bring your own packed lunch.
Additional Information
Additional costs: The silver for silver rings will be between £15 – £20 depending on the price per gram at the time of the course. Please remember that you will need to pay the tutor by cash during the session.
Course Code: JEWM005-2425-1CH-B
I will need support/help with my learning, what is available?
We will always try to help if you have a physical disability or learning support need. Please see our Learning Support section for more details. Let us know when you enrol and speak to us in confidence to discuss your needs in full.
What happens if I can't attend my class?
It is important to attend your class promptly and regularly but:
- If you know you will be missing a class, please let your tutor know the week before if possible
- For last minute cancellations, please phone us on 01296 382403 and we will attempt and get a message to your tutor
If you miss a few sessions without letting us know, our staff will contact you to discuss the situation. If you are having any problems which affect your attendance or learning, please let your tutor know as soon as possible.
When do I pay for my course?
Payment is needed at enrolment to secure your course place. You can pay by cheque or debit/credit card (an administration fee of £30 will apply for dishonoured cheques).
If the course runs for 25 weeks or more you can spread the cost by paying in 3 equal instalments. You will need to pay the first instalment by credit/debit card, cheque or cash at the time of enrolling which will secure your place on the course. We will then send you a Direct Debit mandate. For courses over £150 but less than 25 weeks, you can still apply to pay by instalments.
Fees in the brochure with an * include exam costs. In all other circumstances, except for basic English and Maths learners will need to pay an additional fee for exams. The amount will be shown on the Course Information Sheet (CIS). Our fees are subsidised by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (funding body). Once you have enrolled, you will be given a receipt, a map and a CIS to confirm your place on the course. Please note, an annual £10.50 registration fee applies upon enrolment.
Can I get a qualification?
Look through our course titles and you will see many lead to a qualification. For some of these you have to take an exam.
Can I get a refund?
If it becomes necessary to either cancel or close your course within the first three weeks, for example due to low numbers, we will refund your fees in full.
Where courses are closed after the first 3 weeks, a pro-rata refund will be made to any student attending at the time who has attended at least 80% of their sessions. We will endeavour to let you know as soon as possible and any refund due will be made by crediting your credit/debit card or by cheque. It is not possible to make refunds in cash. All cancellations will be confirmed to you in writing or email.
If you change your mind and wish to withdraw from a course before attending a session, a full refund will be given within 5 days of enrolling. If the request is made at least 15 days before the course begins, a full refund less £25 to cover administration fee will be returned to you.
It may occasionally be necessary, for reasons beyond the control of Buckinghamshire Adult Learning, to change the course tutor, make slight changes to the timing or content of the programme, or move the course to an alternative venue within a reasonable distance of the advertised venue. Refunds will only be given in exceptional circumstances.
Can a course or class get cancelled?
Course cancellation: The minimum number of students for most of our courses is 9. If a class does not reach its minimum number of students, we may cancel the course or offer you the opportunity to reduce the number of weeks with no corresponding reduction in fee, or we may increase the fee to the small group rate of £9.50 per hour as an alternative to closing the class.
Class cancellation: Where a session is cancelled, for reasons beyond the control of Buckinghamshire Adult Learning, for example, if a staff member is unwell or extreme weather conditions, we will try to offer an additional class at another time. We will promptly contact you if this happens. If the majority of the students are able to attend the alternative session then no refund will be given for the missed session.
Bad weather cancellation: In the event of extreme weather conditions, information will be available on local radio station Three Counties Radio, by phoning 01296 382403 and the website.
I am an Overseas learner - Do I need to pay anything extra?
Learners who have not been living in the UK or EU residents who have not been living in the EEA for at least three years will need to pay the Overseas Student Rate for any course which is £12.00 per hour.
What parking is available at my course?
Many of our centres offer free parking but please note that in some cases this may be limited/unavailable during the daytime.
We ask all our learners to park considerately, especially at smaller venues, to avoid causing difficulty or offence to the neighbours. Special parking restrictions will be notified to all learners at venues where they may apply.
For more information on our centres including parking availability please visit our Centre Locations page.
Can I use my mobile phone in class?
Before your session begins, please either switch off or silence your mobile phone to avoid disturbing the group.
What previous learners have said
Just the best day!! Tutor was really patient and explained all the processes really well and good hands on support. Thank you.I really enjoyed the course, was lots of fun. Tutor was friendly and explained everything really well. It was lots of fun. Would recommend.Very enjoyable day. Tutor was patient, explained and demonstrated all the various techniques clearly. Able to work at own pace. Great fun!Great teacher - nothing too much trouble (lucky for me!) Great results - made 5 rings in 1 day! Would highly recommend.Really fun day! Nice and relaxed, yet very informative and easy to follow directions. Very happy with my ring.Superb!! HIghly recommend it to everyone. Great day out. Tutor is exceptional, kind and patient too.Great day out - would highly recommend. Loved the whole day and was most happy with my rings. Tutor is brilliant.I've been able to make gifts for family members.Its been a great, fun, really interesting day. I've learnt so much in one day and I'm really looking forward to doing more. Thank so much.Amazing course. Tutor is lovely and talented and the skills are easy to pick up. Excellent teaching and timing and very good value for money. I love to do it again! Great day for all levels and ability.Really good teaching. I enjoyed every single part of this course! And the rings look beautiful and professional!10/10 would recommend it.Not only was everyone who attended with incredibly kind and supportive, the instructor made everything easy to follow, exciting and fun. I really enjoyed the entire experience and would definitely recommend!LOVED IT. Tutor super cheerful and helpful. I feel as though I learnt so much and can't wait to start another course.Fantastic course. I learnt a lot about the process and would definitely do it again. I'm very pleased with my silver stacking rings the tutor was so helpful.Academic Year Learner Registration Fee
There is an academic year learner registration fee of £10.50. Each academic year begins in August and finishes the following July. For learners on benefits who are unable to pay, this fee may be remitted on application for support from our Learner Support Fund.If you have not already paid this fee then it will automatically be added to your basket.£60.00
Start Date: Sat 19-Oct-2024 |
End Date: Sat 19-Oct-2024 |
Course Time: 10:00 - 15:30 |
Course Duration (Weeks): 1 |
Course (Sessions): Morning |
Course Code: JEWM005-2425-1CH-B |
£60.00
Start Date: Sat 19-Oct-2024 |
End Date: Sat 19-Oct-2024 |
Course Time: 10:00 - 15:30 |
Course Duration (Weeks): 1 |
Course (Sessions): Morning |
Course Code: JEWM005-2425-1CH-B |