GOLDSMITHING CLASSES
Make your own jewelry
Goldsmith course for beginners
If you've always wondered how jewels are made and want to challenge yourself and create your own jewellery, this course will give you a behind-the-scenes look into the magical world of goldsmithing.
During the course you will learn the basic techniques of goldsmithing, from sawing to soldering. You end up with a piece of jewelry that is 100% handmade by you.
The courses are divided into three subject areas, in which you decide whether you would rather make a ring, a pair of earrings or a pendant.
The courses are divided into three thematic areas of techniques, in which you decide whether you would rather make a ring, a pair of earrings or a pendant.
Let's get started!
Class 1
Creation of a ring or pendant or a pair of earrings
Focus: bending, welding, sawing, surface techniques
9 hours (3 evenings)
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Notes: No experience required
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September
Wed 13.09/ Wed 20.09/ Wed 27.09
6:30-9:30 p.m
October
Mon 9.10/ Mon 16.10/ Mon 23.10
6:30-9:30 p.m
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November and December
Wed 22.12/ Wed 29.12/ Wed 06.12
6:30-9:30 p.m
Costs: 345.-/ pers.
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Class 2
Creation of a ring or pendant or a pair of earrings
Focus: sand casting, welding
9 hours (3 evenings)
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Notes: No experience required
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September and October
​Mon 18.09/ Mon 25.09/ Mon 02.10
6:30-9:30 p.m
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November
Wed 01.11/ Wed 08.11/ Wed 15.11
6:30-9:30 p.m
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November and December
​Mon 27.11/ Mon 04.12/ Mon 11.12
6:30-9:30 p.m
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Costs 345.-/ pers.
Class 3
Creation of a ring or pendant or a pair of earrings
Focus: stone setting, welding
9 hours (3 evenings)
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Notes: No experience required
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October
Wed 04.10/ Wed 11.10/ Wed 18.10
6:30-9:30 p.m
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November
​Mon 06.11/ Mon 13.11/ Mon 20.11
6:30-9:30 p.m
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December
Wed 13.12/ Mon 18.12/ Wed 20.12
6:30-9:30 p.m
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Costs 345.-/ pers.
Historical Jewelry Workshop
Are you ready to jump into the past? Jewelry has played an important role in society since prehistoric times, not only as a status symbol but also as an amulet for protection, love and health. People of different social classes wore jewelry. An important development in goldsmithing technique and design took place during the ancient Roman and Greek periods. In this course you will have the opportunity to create your own piece of jewelry inspired by the ancient masterpiece. You will see that despite their age, these jewels are still relevant!
Workshop 1
Reproduction of an ancient Egyptian amulet ring
7,5 hours (1 day)
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Notes: No experience required
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October
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Date coming soon
Workshop 2
Reproduction of a Jewel from Renaissence
7,5 hours (1 day)
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Notes: No experience required
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November
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Date coming soon
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Own project course
If you want to create your own project, from design to finished piece, this course will guide and support you throughout the process.
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Every Tuesday
from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m
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Notes: Beginner course or proven experience required
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For further information (project planning, price, date) please write to kurse@juvels.ch
The courses will take place in the beautiful frame of Mühle Tiefenbrunnen at Juvels atelier.
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Juvels
Mühle Tiefenbrunnen
Seefeldstrasse 219
8008 Zürich
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We have three places available for each sessions. The minimum of participants for each course is two.
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