Summer and Autumn Short Courses at The Goldsmiths’ Centre

7 July 2026​ / Jewellery Feedback Session: Refining Your Finish with GC&DC
Time: 2 pm -4 pm or 5.30 pm -7.30 pm.
Price: £20
Venue: The Goldsmiths' Centre, 42 Britton Street, London EC1M 5AD
Ticket link: https://www.goldsmiths-centre.org/whats-on/jewellery-feedback-session-refining-your-finish-with-gcdc/

Receive personalised feedback on a finished piece of jewellery in this practical session delivered in partnership with the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council. Designed for makers at all stages, the workshop offers an opportunity to discuss your work with experienced industry professionals and identify areas for technical improvement.
Participants will meet one-to-one with expert advisors to review their making process, finishing techniques and attention to detail. The focus is on constructive guidance, helping makers develop confidence while refining professional standards.
Whether preparing for competitions, commissions or personal development, the session provides valuable insight into achieving higher levels of craftsmanship and presentation.


20 July 2026 / Business Mentoring: What to Know Before Volunteering? Q&A Info Session, Business Skills Training
Time: 6.30 pm - 7 pm (UK time)
Price: Free
Venue: Online (via Zoom)
Ticket link: https://www.goldsmiths-centre.org/whats-on/business-mentoring-what-to-know-before-volunteering-july-2026/

Find out how you can support emerging jewellers and silversmiths by volunteering as a mentor in this online information session. The Goldsmiths’ Centre’s Business Mentoring Programme connects experienced industry professionals with early-career makers for up to 12 months of one-to-one support.
During the session, participants will learn how the mentoring programme operates, how mentors are matched with mentees and what areas of expertise are most valuable to those taking part. The session also outlines the expected time commitment and opportunities to share knowledge across areas such as business planning, marketing, finance and operations.
There will be an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about contributing to the development of the next generation of jewellery and silversmithing businesses.


24 July 2026 / Multi-Strand Pearl Necklace Stringing with Anja Moehler
Bookings close: 10 July 2026
Time: 9.30 am - 4.30 pm
Price: £299
Course level: Beginner/Intermediate
Venue: The Goldsmiths’ Centre, 42 Britton Street, London EC1M 5AD
Ticket link: https://www.goldsmiths-centre.org/whats-on/multi-strand-pearl-necklace-stringing-with-anja-moehler-jul26/

Build on existing pearl stringing skills in this specialist course focusing on the construction of multi-strand pearl necklaces. Led by Anja Moehler, the workshop explores the techniques required to create balanced, professional multi-strand designs.
Participants will learn how to manage tension across multiple strands, align pearls accurately and assemble clasps and findings suitable for more complex pieces. Demonstrations are combined with practical exercises, allowing makers to develop confidence while working on increasingly sophisticated designs.
Suitable for jewellers with previous stringing experience, the course provides valuable technical knowledge that can be applied to both bespoke commissions and repair work.


25-26 September 2026 / Engraving with Air Tools with Harry Forster-Stringer
Bookings close: 10 September 2026
Time: 9.30 am - 4.30 pm
Price: £439
Course level: Intermediate
Venue: The Goldsmiths’ Centre, 42 Britton Street, London EC1M 5AD
Ticket link: https://www.goldsmiths-centre.org/whats-on/engraving-with-air-tools-with-harry-forster-stringer/

Develop engraving skills using modern air-powered tools in this two-day course with goldsmith and engraver Harry Forster-Stringer. Designed for intermediate makers, the course introduces techniques for achieving precise, controlled cuts while improving speed and efficiency.
Through demonstrations and hands-on practice, participants will learn how to set up and use air engraving equipment, transfer designs onto metal and create a range of cuts and finishes. The course also explores tool preparation, including sharpening and shaping gravers to achieve clean, accurate results.
Working in a small group, participants will benefit from individual guidance while building confidence in a versatile technique that can be applied across jewellery making, restoration and bespoke commissions.


29-30 September 2026 / Filigree Technique with Filipa Oliveira
Time: 9.30 am - 4.30 pm
Price: £409
Course level: Intermediate
Venue: The Goldsmiths’ Centre, 42 Britton Street, London EC1M 5AD
Ticket link: https://www.goldsmiths-centre.org/whats-on/filigree-technique-with-filipa-oliveira-sep26/

Learn the traditional art of filigree in this two-day course with specialist maker Filipa Oliveira. Using fine silver or gold wire, participants will explore techniques for creating delicate decorative forms that can be incorporated into jewellery and small-scale metalwork.
The course covers wire preparation, twisting, soldering and the construction of filigree elements, combining demonstrations with hands-on making. Participants will develop control and accuracy while learning how to create detailed patterns and structures using minimal material.
Suitable for makers with some workshop experience, the course provides an introduction to one of jewellery’s oldest decorative techniques and explores ways of incorporating filigree into contemporary practice.


3 October 2026 / Rub-Over Setting with Air Tools with Harry Forster-Stringer (Part 1)
Bookings close: 21 September 2026
Time: 9.30 am - 4.30 pm
Price: £309
Course level: Advanced
Venue: The Goldsmiths’ Centre, 42 Britton Street, London EC1M 5AD
Ticket link: https://www.goldsmiths-centre.org/whats-on/rub-over-setting-with-air-tools-with-harry-forster-stringer-part-1-oct26/

Learn the fundamentals of rub-over setting using air tools in this advanced one-day course with goldsmith and stone setter Harry Forster-Stringer. Focusing on round and oval stones, the workshop explores techniques for achieving secure settings and highly polished professional finishes.
Through demonstrations and guided practice, participants will learn how to set up equipment, prepare tools and use microscopes and air tools to achieve accurate results. The course introduces efficient approaches to stone setting while emphasising precision and control.
Designed for experienced makers, the workshop provides an opportunity to refine advanced setting skills and gain confidence using contemporary setting technologies.