Bead, Wire and Braidwork in Jewellery Making
Course details
About the course
This course will introduce students to jewellery making and repair through group and individual projects.
The below list gives an indication of the types of things you can expect to learn in this course,
- Necklace and pendants
- Earrings
- Bracelet
- Handmade findings
- Design and layout
- Wire bending, linking and binding
- Wire and metal manipulation (hammering and drilling)
- Stringing beads – thread, tiger tail, elastic
- Braids work and macramé
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to
- Design and construct a range of jewellery items
- Alter and repair a range of jewellery items
- Use hand tools safely and appropriately
This course is not assessed.
You can expect to learn through group and individual projects, one on one teaching as well as group instruction and demonstrations, project-based problem solving and self-directed activities.
Enjoy the fully equipped workshop at NMIT.
Materials will be available for purchase from your tutor.
About the provider
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) is a Government Institute with campuses in Nelson and Marlborough.
NMIT is a New Zealand Qualifications Authority Category 1 (the highest) Institute. Our programmes are designed alongside industry to create work-ready graduates that meet local and international job market needs.
You'll find NMIT tutors care a lot about student success, and classes are small enough that they know you by name.