Ethical Making Workshops

Find a number of workshops that support the journey to a more ethical making process.

One-on-One Ethical Jewellery Making Classes by artist jeweller Stefanie Cheong

Hands-on classes led by Artist Jeweller Stefanie Cheong are suitable for all levels, from beginners to professionals that want to try out a new technique. All classes will use recycled or Fairtrade metals, or attendees can bring their own jewellery to recycle. The classes will cover sustainable jewellery studio practices such as copper electroforming, cuttlefish casting, jesmonite casting, ring making, chain making and for those jewellers that want to push themselves a little further – making findings. Stefanie also offers private tuition for specific project requests. Those who are interested should get in touch with Stefanie through her website.

Ethical Jewellery Short Course by Ute Decker and Greg Valerio

These short courses are created by Greg Valerio MBE and Ute Decker and are tailor-made one day training courses on ethical jewellery. The course addresses the challenges designer jewellers face, supply chain management for gold, gemstones and diamonds, green studio practices, definitions of critical concepts and a knowledge based approach of how to source ethically. Appropriate for universities, colleges, institutions as well as groups of interested jewellers. For current availability and fees, email Ute Decker at teaching@utedecker.com.

Alternative Metal Colouring Workshop by Adi Toch

London based metalsmith Adi Toch, runs a jewellery workshop on alternative metal colouring techniques with bio-materials as well as the process of salt water etching. For current availability and fees email Adi Toch at adi.toch@yahoo.com.