If you’ve ever wondered about who does our Diploma courses and what they go on to do with their jewellery career, check out this Meet the Diploma Graduates. With a jeweller getting accepted at prestigious fine jewellery events, a jeweller opening her own shop with teaching space and one whose Instagram following has passed 50k and who is now being sent tools to promote (the dream!) – this is an inspiring watch.
Learn more about the jewellers:
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Iain Sainsbury
Iain creates his fine jewellery pieces from his studio in South Cambridgeshire where he specialises in one-of-a-kind pieces and bespoke commissions. He enjoys examining classic jewellery styles of the past, from Art Deco to Anglo-Saxon, and reimagining them.
lain’s favourite techniques include sandcasting and using gemstones and KeumBoo to highlight features and add colour.
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Tori Foster
Tori creates her jewellery from her studio in Pocklington, East Yorkshire, where she also teaches workshops. There is a strong celestial theme to her work, and she also takes inspiration from natural forms – leaves, icicles and weathered stone.
Tori loves organic, irregular textures and anything that includes gemstones!
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Jessica Croft
Jess is based in Hull and runs her jewellery business from her home studio where she specialises in customisation and personalised pieces. She particularly loves using metal stamping in her designs to add meaningful messages, and has recently signed up to do the Diploma In Silver Metal Clay – having already completed our original three Diploma courses!
Which diploma is right for you?
We have four Jewellery Diplomas available so if you’re wondering which one is for you, check out our 2 minute quiz.
https://g0ul0nhugve.typeform.com/to/N9DGQC9r
If you’re ready to enrol then click the button below corresponding to the right course for you. We are very low on all kits now and expect to sell out before we close enrolment on 13th June so don’t wait if you want to save the hassle of getting the tools and/or materials sorted in one go.
Year 1: DIPLOMA IN SILVER JEWELLERY
Year 2: DIPLOMA IN FINE JEWELLERY
Year 3: ADVANCED JEWELLERY DIPLOMA
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