We regularly run a a free Live Benchtips Session, a Q&A for you to ask an expert jewellery your questions. This month I was joined by goldsmith April Dace to answer your questions on repairing and remodelling jewellery.    Watch the whole session or skip to the question you want answered! What are the most usual repair jobs that you get asked to do as a jeweller? How often should the claws holding stones be serviced / checked? 11 mins How to you assure that you’ll do your best, but not over promise? 17 How do you tell if a settling is too thin? is there a guide for this in differ ..read more

In this week's episode, Jess chats to Anna Sweet, a jewellery maker who specializes in creating unique pieces with a focus on storytelling, who also features in episode one of the Handmade Jewellers. Anna discusses her journey in the jewellery business, which hit a rough patch when she felt demotivated and lacked creativity. She even contemplated quitting her business. However, after taking a break and stepping back from the pressure, she found renewed inspiration.         Listen now: Watch the episode on youtube > 201: Ribbon Rings Going Viral - Last year I ..read more

   To celebrate the launch of our brand new documentary series The Handmade Jewellers, we are giving one lucky winner £1000 to spend on jewellery tools, materials and/or training. Find out how to enter now.     The Handmade Jewellers, our brand new documentary series featuring 5 jewellers, starts next week. Episode one goes live on YouTube on Thursday 25th April 2024 at 8pm BST. And to celebrate I am giving away £1000 to one lucky winner to spend on jewellery tools, materials and/or training (or a mix of them all!). The winner will receive the money transferred into their ..read more

In this week's bonus episode, Jess and Tori discuss the various silver jewellery diploma programmes offered by Jewellers Academy and how to choose the right one. They cover the silver jewellery diploma, the fine jewellery diploma, the advanced jewellery diploma, and the silver metal clay diploma.         Listen now: Watch the episode on youtube > 200: Which diploma to choose? - How to know which one is best for you? With Tori Foster In this week's bonus episode, Jess and Tori discuss the various silver jewellery diploma programmes offered by Jewellers Acade ..read more

You may have seen that I have filmed an exciting new documentary series called The Handmade Jewellers. In this short series premiering live on YouTube, come on a journey of discovery with me, Jessica Rose. I meet five jewellers who are creating and selling their work, building their own businesses. We get a tour of their workshops and a look at the tools they love! Plus they teach me a new jewellery making skill. I’d love you to meet The Handmade Jewellers. I’d love you to join us live on Thursdays at 8pm BST to watch the premieres along with us. We’ll be chatting in the comments and giving aw ..read more

In this week's episode, Jess and Anna introduce a new TV-like show called 'The Handmade Jewellers,' which offers viewers a unique glimpse into the world of handmade jewellers. Hosted by Jess, the series will broadcast on the Jewellers Academy YouTube channel and features visits to five different jewellers' studios, including homes, shops, and garden sheds.          Listen now: Watch the episode on youtube > 199: The Handmade Jewellers - Introducing the BRAND NEW TV show Series about the Craft of Handmade Jewellery With Anna Campbell In this week's episo ..read more

Have you spotted metal clay jewellery on Instagram and Tiktok recently? Some of the reels have millions of views. Metal Clay artist and teacher Anna Campbell looks at why. I have been excited to see metal clay going viral on both Instagram and Tiktok recently and thinking about why that is. what is metal clay? There are a few different types of metal clay including silver, copper, bronze, gold and steel clays. The one most people use is silver clay so I will talk about that but they all work in similar ways. Silver clay was invented in Japan in the 1990s. It is made up of 100% recycled silver ..read more

In this week's episode, Jess and Anna Campbell discuss an exciting new silver clay jewellery-making course at Jewellers Academy. Anna Campbell, from Jewellery School Scotland, is the teacher for 'Silver Leaf and Botanical Jewellery', a course suitable for beginners to silver metal clay to learn how to make nature-inspired creations. This brand new course is currently available at 50% off in our pre-sale.          Listen now: Watch the episode on youtube > 198: making botanical jewellery in silver metal clay With Anna Campbell In this week's episode, Jes ..read more

In this week's episode, Elin Horgan chats with Jen Morant-Smith, a jeweller specializing in sustainable materials. Jen shares her journey, beginning with her passion for recycled metals and other found materials like sea glass and pottery. She discusses her motivation to turn discarded items into meaningful jewellery and her journey from a hobbyist to a professional.         Listen now: Watch the episode on youtube > 197. Why Experienced Jewellers are choosing the Diploma Program With Jen Morant-Smith In this week's episode, Elin Horgan chats with Jen Morant ..read more

Blog    Easter has arrived and we’re celebrating this holiday in the UK with a cheeky sale! Get 50% off our individual jewellery making and jewellery business courses*. Find out what is included and choose your next jewellery adventure now.     get 50% off all our individual courses* That is all of our individual making courses AND our business courses* (see ts and cs below for exemptions) Offer ends on Monday 1st April 2024 at 11.59pm BST * Terms and Conditions You can purchase as many courses as you would like with 50% off . No discount code is necessary, simply choose ..read more