Five Week Silver Clay Diploma Level 1 & 2

Description

Friday Mornings: Dates: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th November, 5th December 2025. This diploma course is an educational curriculum set by the manufacturers, Aida Chemical Industries. The diploma has the the same curriculum throughout Europe although there is some design freedom within the projects. These level one AND two silver clay diplomas will run concurrently over five half-days with each student studying at the level they are suited to. These courses cover 6 projects - two rings, a pendant, a stone set pendant, earrings and a brooch - which require the student to demonstrate different skills and techniques. You will be guided through the projects by our fully qualified tutor but the work must be your own, so you do need to have had some metal clay experience. Level 1 and 2 diploma projects are both technique based; meaning both the instructor and student have some freedom when it comes to the design of the piece. The instructor will advise regarding feasibility of the student’s design and ensure that all required elements are incorporated to successfully demonstrate the correct level of ability. Three sets of criteria for each project are listed in the curriculum class documentation. Each project will be evaluated by the instructor who will score them with 1 – 5 points; from ‘failed’ to ‘outstanding’. The standard expected score would be 3, with 5 only being awarded to absolutely perfect execution of all the specified techniques. The scoring system is designed to help the student understand their strengths and weaknesses and develop their skills further. The student must remake the item if they score 1 for any of the criteria. It is left to the discretion of the teacher to request a remake if 2 is scored for any part. After completion of the class the instructor will take good quality photos of all student work and send them with the evaluation form and application to the local distributor who will issue the certificate.

What's included in the price?

The course fee covers registration, exam and certification, it also includes ALL materials needed. Following successful completion of the course your work will be marked and your paperwork will be submitted to issue your certificate. Once you receive your certificate you will be entitled to claim your 15% discount from any official supplier of Art Clay.

Cancellation policy

Non-refundable - Refunds are not available

Maker

Stratford School of Jewellery

with Craft Courses since 2021

Message the tutor

A creative school in the heart of Stratford upon Avon’s historic town centre, a stones throw away from Shakespeare’s Birthplace. From our specialist workshop space, the school offers a wide range of vocational and recreational classes to include full jewellery making processes, design awareness and development creative business coaching. Alongside the established workshops, the school has a series of visiting specialist tutors offering both introductory and specialist classes throughout the year where we work with all level of students from complete beginners to professional makers. In addition we offer many recreational classes and bookings available from birthday parties, hen-dos and team building sessions, each class is built in with drinks and refreshments meaning that not only will you enjoy your day, you’ll leave with a solid foundation of skills you can build on in many ways.