Short Course

Intermediate Silversmithing

Name: Hereford College of Arts
Price range: $

Duration

10 Weeks
Cost

£375
Tutor

Jade Kondal
When

Wednesday Evenings

This class is for those who already have a knowledge of Silversmithing and jewellery making or have completed our beginner’s course.

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Overview

Nicola will work alongside you to achieve personal projects as well as teaching higher skilled techniques such as flush and tube setting, making a trinity ring and a seasonal decoration.

Base metals are supplied to get you started. Students will have the opportunity to purchase and work with their own precious materials. You will be advised of any additional materials that you might require, based on how your personal project develops.

About the Tutor

Jade Kondal's art reflects deep admiration for architecture and the beauty of geometry. Her jewellery pieces embody fearless expression, and she is constantly pushing boundaries to create pieces that are both bold and elegant. Through a blend of precise lines and daring compositions, she strives to evoke a sense of awe and wonder in the wearer, inviting them to explore the intersections of art, space, and emotion.

Jade is a graduate of HCA's BA (Hons) Jewellery Design.

A close-up of Jade Kondal's work. Square pieces of silver with diamonds encased in the work, and a dainty chain draped from the jewellery pieces.

Some examples of Jade Kondal's work against a dark background. Black and silver jewellery pieces.

An example of Jade Kondal's work, a necklace made up of angular silver triangles.

Venue, Dates, Times

Term starts on 15th January. There will be 10 sessions, and there will be a half term break on the week of 26th February. All session dates listed below:

15th January
22nd January
29th January
5th February
12th February
19th February
5th March
12th March
19th March
26th March

All sessions will be held in the Small Metals workshop at our Folly Lane Campus. Sessions will start at 6.30pm and will finish at approximately 9pm.

Short Courses FAQs

What age do I have to be to do a short course?

Unless otherwise stated, our short courses are suitable for 16+.

We recommend anyone aged 16-17 is accompanied by someone 18+ who is also a paying participant.

What do I need to bring with me?

Basic materials are provided on all of our short courses, and you will be advised on any additional materials you may want to buy for personal projects whilst on the short course.

Make sure to bring some water, and dress appropriately for using college equipment (for example, no open-toed shoes, long hair tied back when using workshop equipment, and no highly flammable clothes if using fire).

Do I need to have had experience?

All of our short courses, unless specifically stated, are suitable for beginners or people with a little experience. There will usually be a mix of abilities in the group.

How many people are in the class?

Group sizes vary course to course, but we keep them small where possible so you get as much tutor time as possible. At the moment, the largest short course group is 15 people.

Do I get a certificate?

Courses like these can look great on your CV and are good for professional development. Therefore, we award certificates at the end of the course, provided that you attended enough of the sessions.

Our short courses are non-credit bearing programmes.