Kasasagi Jewellery School
12 week course
In this long form course you will be guided through a range of silversmithing and jewellery making practices. Lessons are held weekly for two hours with weekday daytime and evening availability.
Beginners can follow a set course plan, learning foundational silversmithing techniques week to week. Intermediate and experienced students are welcome to pursue their own projects or learn more advanced skills.
Most students will complete three projects during the 12 weeks.
We are currently booking for the autumn term, starting in September 2025.
For beginners
The set course will help you build your foundational silversmithing skills
Project 1 - a ring
You will make a sterling silver ring, learning how to shape and form the metal, solder it together, file and finish.
Skills developed: forming, hammering, texturing, soldering, filing and polishing.
Project 2 - a pendant, broach or
earrings
Make your item of choice, learning how to add pattern and texture, cut shapes out by hand using the piercing saw, filing and finishing.
Skills developed: using a jewellers saw, forming, soldering, finishing and polishing.
Project 3 - a chain
Make a chain and master your soldering skills. Learn how to fashion jump rings, and perfect your sawing skills.
Skills developed: soldering, sawing, jump rings, texturing and finishing.
For more experienced makers
you can learn
- Stone setting
- Acid etching
- Anticlastic raising
- Casting
and we're happy to work with you on any other skills you want to explore