K2 Academy of Contemporary Jewellery

School

Published: 09.06.2026

News!

The school is offering a range of jewellery workshops this summer, alongside weekly jewellery classes beginning this autumn.

Workshop: 17 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026
Experimental Casting Course with Kelvin Birk

Workshop: 20 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2026
Introduction to Wax Carving with Katrin Spranger

Workshop: 22 Jul 2026
Make a Silver Ring in a Day with Kelvin Birk

Workshop: 28 Jul 2026
Metal Magic: Cast Your Favourite Toy in Pewter

Workshop: 15 Aug 2026
Bead Weaving Workshop: Brick Stitch Earrings with Eloïse Gleek

Autumn Weekly Jewellery Workshops
10-Week Monday Evening Workshop – Mixed Level
Dates: 21 Sept – 7 Dec 2026 (no class on 12 Oct & 26 Oct).
Every Monday evenings: 6:30 - 9 pm

10-Week Tuesday Evening Workshop – Beginners
Dates: 22 Sept – 1 Dec 2026 (no class on 27 Oct)
Every Tuesday evenings, 6:30 - 9 pm

10-Week Friday Jewellery Workshop – Mixed Level
Dates: 25 Sept – 11 Dec 2026 (no class on 30 Oct & 27 Nov)
Every Fridays, 10 am - 4 pm

4-Week Saturday Workshop – Mixed Level
Dates: 19 Sept – 10 Oct 2026.
4 x Saturday Afternoons, 10 - 4 pm

Workshop: 27 Sep 2026
Gems & Gemmology 2026. A Workshop with Stuart Pool in London

Workshop:16 Oct 2026 - 31 Oct 2026
Grillz Making Course for Beginners with Melvin Faria and David Ogunleye

Workshop: 24 Oct 2026 - 07 Nov 2026
Wax Carving Course with Jenny MacDonald

: Cockpit
Cockpit Yard, Northington Street
WC1N 2NP - London
UNITED KINGDOM

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Mail:: infok2jewelleryacademy.london

Phone:: 0044 (0)7786911724; 0044 (0)7450257207

Management:: Kelvin J. Birk, Katrin Spranger

Studio space at K2 Academy.

K2 Academy of Contemporary Jewellery is the ideal place for those who want to develop their jewellery design and making skills, whilst stepping outside of mainstream boundaries and thinking critically about the creative process.

Our students learn new skills and traditional jewellery techniques whilst experimenting with a variety of different materials, including base and precious metals, gemstones as well as unconventional recycling materials and found objects. In addition, we introduce them to the professional jewellery industry by teaching business skills. Classes are taught in small groups of no more than 10 students, enabling you to spend quality time with your tutors.

K2 offers a comprehensive programme of all-level jewellery courses, creative short courses, masterclasses and SQA accredited diploma courses.

K2 Academy was established and is directed by jewellery artists and tutors Kelvin J Birk and Katrin Spranger, both of whom have 20+ years of experience in goldsmithing, metal work and tutoring. They are dedicated to sharing their extensive knowledge.

The students benefit from K2’s central London location, close to Hatton Garden’s jewellery quarter and the Goldsmiths’ Assay Office. K2 is based within Cockpit Arts, a thriving community of professional design and craft businesses, which includes renowned contemporary practitioners. This unique setting offers K2 students the opportunity to network and gain valuable insight into a professional jewellery environment.

K2 establishes itself as a place of intellectual exchange, spurring on new ideas and providing an environment for inspiration to flourish.

Courses

Level 4 Diploma (SQA Accredited course). Intermediate Level

14Sep2026 - 15Jul2027

DEADLINE: 01/Sep/2026

Application
Tags: Technics , ProfessionalPractice
Management person: Kelvin J. Birk , Katrin Spranger

2-year Course (Part-time) 2 days per week for 2 years (72 weeks). Mon & Wed or Tues & Thur: Sept 2026 - July 2028.
or 1-year Course (Full-time) 4 days per week for 1 year (36 weeks). Mon - Thur: Sept 2026 - July 2027.

This in-depth SQA qualification is perfect for intermediate students looking to develop their jewellery-making, design and research skills to enhance their career prospects in the jewellery industry. You can achieve this qualification within 1 year studying full-time or within 2 years studying part-time.

Price: Option 1- Part-time: £7,500 per year (£15,000 in total)* / Option 2- Full-time: £15,000 per year
Instalment plans available upon request. See Diploma Programme Guide (page 5) for details.
All tools and course materials are included in the price, but students may need to buy extra metals and stones.

This in-depth jewellery course runs part time over 2 years (or full time over 1 year) and focuses on different jewellery projects, drawing and design practice as well as design theory.
The Level 4 course is aimed at intermediate jewellery students who have a basic knowledge of jewellery making.
Projects will include stone setting, chain making, clasps, casting, non metal jewellery,

The core principles of our teaching:

MATERIALS, TECHNIQUES & PROCESSES
DRAWING AND EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT
HISTORICAL & CONTEXTUAL UNDERSTANDING
IDEAS & CONCEPTS
VISUAL COMMUNICATION

Interviews will begin after Spring 2026. If you are interested in enrolling on the Diploma, please email us at info@k2jewelleryacademy.london to be added to the call-back list.

Tutors / Management person of the course: Kelvin Brik and Katrin Spranger.

>> More details HERE

Level 4 Diploma (SQA Accredited course). Intermediate Level.

Events

Publications

Brooch: Untitled by Inca Starzinsky.Copper, polymer foam.. 2021.Photo by: Pixeleyes Photography.

Inca Starzinsky
Brooch: Untitled, 2021
Copper, polymer foam.
Photo by: Pixeleyes Photography
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.

Bracelet: Untitled by Tue Sando.Silver, oxidised.. 2021.Photo by: Pixeleyes Photography.

Tue Sando
Bracelet: Untitled, 2021
Silver, oxidised.
Photo by: Pixeleyes Photography
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.

Ring: Untitled by Aimee Mackay.Copper, poppyseed head.. 2021.Photo by: Emily Morgan.

Aimee Mackay
Ring: Untitled, 2021
Copper, poppyseed head.
Photo by: Emily Morgan
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.

Brooch: Untitled by Aimee Mackay.Brass, silver, fish scales, silk threads.. 2021.Photo by: Pixeleyes Photography.

Aimee Mackay
Brooch: Untitled, 2021
Brass, silver, fish scales, silk threads.
Photo by: Pixeleyes Photography
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.

Necklace: Rebirth II by Karolina Brodnicka.Copper, crushed pearls, epoxy resin.. 2020.Photo by: Karolina Brodnicka.

Karolina Brodnicka
Necklace: Rebirth II, 2020
Copper, crushed pearls, epoxy resin.
Photo by: Karolina Brodnicka
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.

Ring: Untitled by Laura Vaiciulyte.Silver, rhodium-plated, gold-plated.. 2021.Photo by: Pixeleyes Photography.

Laura Vaiciulyte
Ring: Untitled, 2021
Silver, rhodium-plated, gold-plated.
Photo by: Pixeleyes Photography
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.

Brooch: Untitled by Rebecca Springall.Copper, ceramic pieces.. 2020.Photo by: Pixeleyes Photography.

Rebecca Springall
Brooch: Untitled, 2020
Copper, ceramic pieces.
Photo by: Pixeleyes Photography
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Ring: Untitled by Miri Shalom.Bronze.. 2021.Photo by: Pixeleyes Photography.

Miri Shalom
Ring: Untitled, 2021
Bronze.
Photo by: Pixeleyes Photography
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.

Earrings: Untitled by Elizabeth de Rothschild.Brass.. 2019.Photo by: Emily Morgan.

Elizabeth de Rothschild
Earrings: Untitled, 2019
Brass.
Photo by: Emily Morgan
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Necklace: Lockdown blues by Maureen Klingels-Pruss.Silver, hand-dyed silk.. 2021.Photo by: Pixeleyes Photography.

Maureen Klingels-Pruss
Necklace: Lockdown blues, 2021
Silver, hand-dyed silk.
Photo by: Pixeleyes Photography
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.

Necklace: Untitled by Maureen Klingels-Pruss.Silver, moss, Perspex.. 2022.Photo by: Pixeleyes Photography.

Maureen Klingels-Pruss
Necklace: Untitled, 2022
Silver, moss, Perspex.
Photo by: Pixeleyes Photography
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.

Necklace: Untitled by Sandra Rattenni-Morris.Silver, faux hair.. 2020.Photo by: Emily Morgan.

Sandra Rattenni-Morris
Necklace: Untitled, 2020
Silver, faux hair.
Photo by: Emily Morgan
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Ring: Untitled by Yvonne Mackenzie.Silver.. 2022.Photo by: Pixeleyes Photography.

Yvonne Mackenzie
Ring: Untitled, 2022
Silver.
Photo by: Pixeleyes Photography
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.

Lilian Syrigou
Piece: Untitled, 2019
Wood, polyurethane resin, pewter.
Photo by: K2 Academy of Contemporary Jewellery Ltd

Test pieces.

Necklace: Untitled by Sara Marshall.Silver, vinal records.. 2021.Photo by: Pixeleyes Photography.

Sara Marshall
Necklace: Untitled, 2021
Silver, vinal records.
Photo by: Pixeleyes Photography
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.

Georgina Hopkin
Piece: Untitled, 2019
Sewing thread rolls and stones.
Photo by: K2 Academy of Contemporary Jewellery Ltd

Test pieces.

Brooch: Untitled by Aimee Mackay.Silver, gold.. 2022.Photo by: Aimee Mackay.

Aimee Mackay
Brooch: Untitled, 2022
Silver, gold.
Photo by: Aimee Mackay
© By the author. Read Klimt02.net Copyright.

Janine Fox. K2 Academy of Contemporary Jewellery Ltd. New Talents Award Nominee 2025

K2 Academy of Contemporary Jewellery Ltd

Article

/ 09Dec2025

Sue Noble. K2 Academy of Contemporary Jewellery Ltd. New Talents Award Nominee 2024

K2 Academy of Contemporary Jewellery Ltd

Article

/ 28Dec2024

Training at K2 Academy: Bridging the Experimental and the Practical

Caroline Palmer

Article

/ 04Jul2024

Aimee Mackay. K2 Academy of Contemporary Jewellery Ltd. New Talents Award Nominee 2023

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News!

Courses

Level 4 Diploma (SQA Accredited course). Intermediate Level

Events

Publications

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