Level 3 Diploma in Jewellery (In-house Diploma)

This in-house diploma course will provide you with a foundation of jewellery and design skills to develop your jewellery practice.

  • Level

    Beginner & Intermediate

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Study Mode

    Part-time

  • Start

    September 2025

Experimentation. Creative freedom. Pushing the boundaries.

Those principles are the hallmarks of our jewellery programs. This course combines a conceptual approach to jewellery design and making with professional technical training, laying the groundwork for a head start in your creative career.

Date and Time

2 days per week for 1 year (36 weeks)

Mon & Wed or Tues & Thur

September 2025 - July 2026

The classes take place 10am - 4pm.

Tuition Fees

£6,750 per year*

Instalment plans are available upon request.

All tools and course materials are included in the price, but students may need to buy extra metals and stones.

*Tuition fess may be subject to change in 2025.

 
  • Our courses are not eligible for Student Finance England loans. However, you may be eligible for funding from one of the organisations and charities listed here.

    Some of our students received bursaries from The Benevolent Society in the past (contact Laura Banner, laura.b.banner@gmail.com). The charity helps individuals starting or progressing their career journeys through bursaries to help with their studies.

  • Enrolment is now open for the Diploma Courses starting in September 2024. If you are interested in studying with us, please contact us via info@k2jewelleryacademy.london or fill our the contact form at the bottom of this page. You will be invited for a visit at our studio during which you can ask all your questions and find out if the course is suitable for you. If you are not local, we can arrange the chat online via Zoom instead (including a virtual tour of our workshop).

    At the moment we do not hold a visa sponsorship licence, so we are not able to accept foreign students who require a student visa to stay in the UK.

  • The course enrolment deadline is early September 2024. However, with only 8 spots available per class, availability is not guaranteed. We recommend applying early to secure your place.

  • TERM I – Autumn Term

    1st half: 16 September - 24 October 2024

    Half Term Holiday: 28 October- 3 November 2024

    2nd half: 4 November - 12 December 2024

    Christmas Holidays: 13 December 2024 - 5 January 2025

    TERM II – Spring Term

    1st half: 6 January - 13 February 2025

    Half Term Holiday: 17 - 23 February 2025

    2nd half: 24 February - 3 April 2025

    Easter Holidays: 7 - 21 April 2025

    TERM III – Summer Term

    1st half: 22 April - 22 May 2025

    Half Term Holiday: 26 May - 1 June 2025

    2nd half: 2 June - 21 July 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

At the moment we do not hold a visa sponsorship licence, so we are not able to accept foreign students who require a student visa to stay in the UK.

About the Program

On this entry-level course, through a series of practical projects you will be taught core jewellery making skills while developing your critical thinking and creative approach to the design process. Developing your research skills is an essential part of the course and you will be encouraged to explore a wide range of research methods. This will inform your next steps: experimenting with a variety of materials and processes, making mock-ups, learning new techniques and evaluating your work. By the end of the course you will have built a portfolio of work with a prospect of continuing your jewellery education on an advanced course (for instance the Level 4 Diploma).

This course is accredited by K2 Academy and you will receive a certificate of completion upon finishing the course.

The core principles of our teaching:

  • DRAWING AND EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT 

  • HISTORICAL & CONTEXTUAL UNDERSTANDING 

  • MATERIALS, TECHNIQUES & PROCESSES 

  • IDEAS & CONCEPTS 

  • VISUAL COMMUNICATION 

 

Progression

After this course you can join our Level 4 Diploma or Jewellery Workshop classes to progress with your education or seek apprenticeship opportunities within the jewellery industry. Additional course work might be necessary if you plan on progressing to Higher Education studies.

Course Leaders

  • Katrin Spranger

    K2 ACADEMY CO-FOUNDER AND CO-DIRECTOR

    Katrin Spranger, an award-winning German-trained jewellery artist with a Master's degree from Sweden's Konstfack University, creates conceptual art pieces commenting on consumerism, exploring future resource scarcity. Her interdisciplinary approach spans jewellery, painting, performance, sculpture, and installation, showcased in exhibitions worldwide.

  • Kelvin Birk

    K2 ACADEMY CO-FOUNDER AND CO-DIRECTOR

    Master jeweller trained in Germany, holds a Master's degree from the Sir John Cass Faculty of Art in London. Renowned for his avant-garde creations in silver, gold, and crushed gemstones, challenging conventional perceptions of value. His work embraces chaos, allowing materials to dictate outcomes. He exhibits globally and teaches workshops internationally.

Course outline

The course is divided into three terms spread across one year: 

Term 1 - Colour and Texture

Modules include:

  • Exercising practical 3D skills within the given technical projects

  • Sketching, drawing and experimenting with visual language 

  • Developing research skills; exploring the history of arts and crafts 

  • Critical analysis and contextual awareness

  • Leaning various stone-setting techniques

Term 2 - Material Exploration

Modules include: 

  • Deepening your technical skills

  • Metallurgy – advanced knowledge of metallurgical processes and terminology

  • Further expending your research skills

  • Experimental projects, including time-based projects and non precious materials

  • Advanced and experimental casting techniques

  • Starting or developing a portfolio

Term 3 - Form and Shape

Modules include: 

  • Learning advanced jewellery techniques e.g. hollow containers, hinges

  • Marketing and presentation skills

  • Producing a personal project: designing and developing your own collection

  • Exhibition preparation and set-up

  • Analysing and evaluating methods

  • Business development – learning where to sell your products, progression routes, curating practice  

Contextual awareness, problem solving and critical thinking are an integral part of the course and will run parallel to the other projects. 

In addition to regular classes, your learning journey will be enhanced through homework assignments and extracurricular activities. These may include guest lectures and field trips to industry-related companies, offering valuable insights and practical experiences beyond the workshop.

You are encouraged to participate in an exhibition at the end of the course. 

Progression route:

Level 4 Diploma

This SQA-Accredited Qualification offers an ideal pathway for intermediate students seeking to enhance their jewellery making, design, and research skills, providing a solid foundation for launching their creative careers.

Enrolment is still open for Diploma courses starting September 2024. Contact us via email info@k2jewelleryacademy.london to enquire and book an interview or fill in the contact form below

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