BA​​J Podcast Summary Many jewellery designers are well-versed in navigating between the digital and physical realms, leveraging both for the creation and communication of their work. Companies, researchers, and practitioners are actively challenging and advancing these hybrid practices by rethinking traditional craftsmanship within the context of digital experiences. They explore fundamental questions about the nature […] The post BAJ Podcast- Ep.62 Computational Adornment appeared first on British Academy of Jewellery ..read more

Our HNC (level 4) course is designed as a vocationally oriented higher education qualification available after one year of study. The course presents students with complex technical skills, alongside expanding design and creative thinking skills. Students will further develop workshop and Computer Aided Design (CAD) skills needed to complete and produce design briefs and self-directed […] The post A Closer Look at Our HNC 3D Design (Jewellery Design and Manufacturing) Course appeared first on British Academy of Jewellery ..read more

Our HNC (level 4) course is designed as a vocationally oriented higher education qualification available after one year of study. The course presents students with complex technical skills, alongside expanding design and creative thinking skills. Students will further develop workshop and Computer Aided Design (CAD) skills needed to complete and produce design briefs and self-directed […] The post A Closer Look at Our HNC 3D Design (Jewellery Design and Manufacturing) Course appeared first on British Academy of Jewellery ..read more

Our HNC (level 4) course is designed as a vocationally oriented higher education qualification available after one year of study. The course presents students with complex technical skills, alongside expanding design and creative thinking skills. Students will further develop workshop and Computer Aided Design (CAD) skills needed to complete and produce design briefs and self-directed […] The post A Closer Look at Our HNC 3D Design (Jewellery Design and Manufacturing) Course appeared first on British Academy of Jewellery ..read more

We are excited to delve into our Level 3 Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacturing course which includes comprehensive training in practical manufacturing skills and an in-depth exploration of the jewellery industry, its rich history, and cultural significance. Over the course of one year,  learners explore a wide variety of introductory-level manufacturing techniques and learn […] The post Introducing: Level 3 Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacturing appeared first on British Academy of Jewellery ..read more

BAJ Podcast Summary Tiia Vahula and Philip Wilck, founders of Utopia Blu aim to embrace the boundless potential of human imagination, whilst striving for a future that is not only visually appealing but also sustainable and meaningful. Breaking disciplinary boundaries, the couple look to technology to enable creative innovations that strike the right balance between […] The post BAJ Podcast Recap – Ep 61, Wearable Utopian Blu appeared first on British Academy of Jewellery ..read more

We’re pleased to announce the success of our recent series of bite-size industry-led sessions that aimed to support BAJ students’ networking and further upskilling. Our dynamic Enterprise Series covered topics from Business Design Thinking, Business Model Canvas, Business Plan Writing, Branding, Innovative Collaborations, and Visual Identity, to Website Development on Shopify. The series started with an introduction from Ioanna Kefalogianni, BAJ’s Careers & Industry Engagement Manager, who provided an overview of the programme to students before the official commencement on 24th April. Ioa ..read more

By Rachel Church, BAJ Associate Lecturer: Contextualising Jewellery Practice The new game of lawn tennis, developed from indoor real tennis, became hugely popular in the late nineteenth century. Tennis parties allowed young men and women to play together, encouraging flirtations and courtships. Tennis, like the equally popular cycling, also gave middle-class women a rare opportunity to be physically active. Tennis was the inspiration for new fashions. Early women tennis players wore impractical long dresses with corsets which made it difficult to move around the court. By the 1920s, women wore ..read more

In today’s Pride Month Q+A, we had the pleasure of speaking with Blue Twyman (they/them), a talented student completing their first year of our BA (Hons) Jewellery Design and Production programme. Blue’s story is one of self-discovery and artistic evolution. They candidly share their experiences of feeling out of place in the fashion world, taking a long break to explore various creative outlets such as up-cycling clothes, playing music, and crafting small sculptures. It was through this process of exploration and experimentation that Blue found their true calling in jewellery design, a field ..read more

We’re excited to share the second instalment of our Pride Month Q+A series- today with BAJ Birmingham learner Zoe Peace (G1000 / Girl 1000 Jewellery). Zoe is an LGBTQ+ ally and designer for the Drag community, read on to find out more about this niche artistry, her journey into metalwork and more. When did you realise you wanted to pursue Jewellery as a career? Maybe like 2-3 years ago. I was quite content with polymer clay for a long time but suddenly felt this craving to see my designs in precious metal and knew it was my time to evolve as a maker. How long have you been creating and designi ..read more