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

Work alongside your tutor in this intermediate short course, where you’ll bring your personal projects to life while learning advanced silversmithing techniques. Through expert guidance, you’ll master skills such as flush and tube setting, crafting a trinity ring, and designing unique silver pieces.

Build confidence using professional tools and materials as you develop your expertise and create stunning, individual pieces. Base metals are provided to get you started, with the opportunity to purchase and work with your own precious materials as your designs evolve. You’ll also receive tailored advice on any additional materials needed to complete your projects.

What we do...

Tutor, Nicola, helps a student with their torch on the silversmithing course.

Close up of someone using the torch to heat up a piece of silver.

3 silver rings against a grey background, each with a small round gemstone.

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 19th February. The last session will be on the 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.

About the Tutor

Jade Kondal

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.

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

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

A block of glass sits on a black rectangle, and a silver cube sits on top of the glass, there is fine details on the silver cube, including an inlaid diamond.

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.