Specialisation Courses
Three-month courses (88 hours in 11 weeks)
Wax - S1
Creation of sculpted pieces for jewellery. The various kinds of wax and their ductility in modelling, the techniques of so-called 'lost-wax' casting, preparing wax and ways of rendering it more or less malleable, the equipment for modelling it and the weight relationship between wax prototype and finished product.
Casting - S2
The various kinds of wax, the techniques of 'lost-wax' casting, the tools and machinery of the complete process: from modelling to hot casting in silicon moulds and reproducing the waxes using injectors. Cleaning and finishing the piece rendered.
Enamelling - S3
The various kinds of enamel and their classification, enamelling techniques and selecting suitable metals, the working tools, the timing of firing and the finishing process.
Engraving - S4
Preparation and proper use of the working tools, the behaviour of metals and their characteristics during the engraving processes.
Stone Setting - S5
Function and correct use of the tools necessary for the profession of stone setter, working techniques in cutting, blocking the stone, enhancing the finished product, and fundamentals of gemmology.
Course Prices 2009
| S1 - Wax modelling | € 980.00 |
| S2 - Casting | € 1,000.00 |
| S3 - Enamelling | € 1,200.00 |
| S4 - Engraving | € 1,000.00 |
| S5 - Stone setting | € 1,400.00 |
Registration fee
for 3 months - € 50.00
Notes
- With the exception of those attending the monthly course, all students who have no knowledge of technical drawing, must attend 16 hours of technical drawing and design which is included in the price.
Begining Dates 2009
5.1 - 2.2 - 2.3 - 30.3 - 27.4 - 25.5 - 29.6 - 31.8 - 28.9 - 26.10 - 23.11
National Holidays Observed
6.1 - 13.4 - 1.5 - 2.6 - 24.6 - 8.12
School Holidays
25.7.2009 - 30.8.2009 and 19.12.2009 - 3.1.2010
