Pre-university studies in the historic city of Cambridge

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Nationality: British
Course: Lewis joined us to study GCSEs in a variety of subjects
Achievements: World Famous F1 Racing Driver!
Ambitions Win the F1 World Championship
What does he say about us? Find out on our dedicated Lewis Hamilton web page.


Jewellery Summer School

Our jewellery summer school lasts for one week (5 days) and runs from the 20th to 27th July.

Course outline:

 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
amCreate with Paper
-Introduction to paper beading and making jewellery components
-Tutor Demo
-Students create basic necklace



 
Creating with  Polymer Clay
-Introduction to Material - Tutor Demo
-Colour and Form inspirations: Klee and Miro



 

Beading of Ancient Civilisations
-Introduction to ceremonial jewellery forms and natural materials
-Tutor demo
-Students create unique design


Working with Wire and Metals
-Technique Demo
-Introduction to Rennie Mackintosh
-Students create a jewellery set inspired by artist


 
Recycled Chic
-Introduction to materials such as bags, cans, bric-a-brac, shells, stones
-Meet artists Warhol and Goldsworthy  
-Tutor Demo - Design Ideas
-Students make a piece of their own
pmPapier mâche, quilling origami
-Design inspired by Klee and Kandinsksi
-Tutor demo
-Students create pieces using at least 2 techniques

Earring/Keyrings and Hair Clasps
-Tutor led demo on different techniques
-Adding ‘bling’, paint and varnish

 

Half Day Excursion
Visit Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology and jewellery stores in Market Square

Students continue making pieces
Note: ‘Hot’ Enamelling and casting may be included if equipment available

 
Exhibition
-Students complete unfinished work
-Student exhibition
-Tour of workshop


 

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