We have now completed the line-up for the Jewellery Talks Evening at London Jewellery School on Thursday 28 May from 6.30pm. Our third speaker will be bespoke jewellery artist Ellie Stickland. Ellie specialises in creating illustrations and technical drawings, as well as 3D models, of jewellery pieces, taking concepts for final designs and then works […]

 Thursday 28 May, 6.30pm-9pm Join us at the London Jewellery School studios to hear from jewellery sector insiders about different parts of this exciting and inspiring industry. Already confirmed are: Sarah-Jane Newland of Shangrila Gems who will talk about sourcing gemstones and finding  the right stones for your projects. And Sian Hamilton, editor of Making […]

The first annual London Craft Week runs from 6 to 10 May with chances to see skilled jewellers and other craftspeople show off their skills and wares at venues across the capital and even opportunities to try crafts for yourself. London Craft Week was founded by Vacheron Constantin, the world’s oldest watch-makers in continuous production, […]

National Beading Week, 25 July to 2 August 2015, is a new event for the UK bring beaders together and supporting bead traders all over the country. And London Jewellery School will be supporting the initiative by encouraging more people to take up beadwork in all its variety. Individual beaders and beading groups all over […]

As we recover from another busy and successful Supplier and Networking Event at London Jewellery School, we thought we’d share a few images from the evening. We had stands from: Cookson Gold iBeads Marcia Lanyon Metal Clay Ltd Resin 8 Shangrila Gems Walshes And the studios were packed out with jewellery makers finding out about […]

Would you like to meet a range of jewellery making suppliers, browse their wares, take advantage of exclusive discounts and network with other jewellers plus enjoy a glass or two of wine? In that case we have good news for you. The London Jewellery School Supplier and Networking Evening is back. On the evening of […]

Lego may seem an unusual topic for this blog, but after a group of London Jewellery School staff and tutors went to The Art of The Brick exhibition, taking place on Brick Lane near our studios, we felt inspired about our making as well as small plastic bricks. The Art of Brick is by Nathan […]

Join us for some jewellery-related fun, wine, nibbles and mince pies at our Christmas Party. There will be: 10% off any day or taster class booked during the party Our annual “You Wear it Well” competition to find the best handmade jewellery worn by our party-goers A raffle in aid of Cocktail Rings Against Cancer […]

Hannah Colvin recently completed the Diploma in Creative Jewellery. Here she talks about how she went from complete beginner to a jewellery designer taking commissions in silver and gold in just one year. I have always loved and had a passion for jewellery and its design but I had never made anything before I started […]

Often the students who sign up for the Diploma in Creative Jewellery have only a small amount of jewellery making experience or have previously only specialised in one area such as beading or precious metal clay. Yet after one day a week over a year (or seven weeks of daily classes  in the intensive course) […]

This year saw the first ever Handmade Fair spearheaded by Kirstie Allsopp. The three day event, held in the beautiful grounds of Hampton Court Palace, featured an unusual structure: it wasn’t just about shopping. As part of your ticket you got to choose a skill workshop of your choice, a session in the super theatre […]

London Jewellery School has two exciting events to celebrate. We have moved to lovely new studios by Brick Lane in Whitechapel and LJS founder Jessica Rose has a beautiful jewellery-making book out. So we are holding a joint studio warming and book launch on Thursday 16 October. You will be able to see projects from […]

This weekend the London Jewellery School team will be running the jewellery workshops at The Handmade Fair at Hampton Court. You can find us in the jewellery tent next to the Shopping Village West section. And look out for LJS founder Jessica Rose signing copies of her book, Bead and Wire Fashion Jewelry, as well […]

London Jewellery School is busy preparing to run the jewellery workshops at September’s giant craft event, The Handmade Fair presented by Kirstie Allsopp. The fair takes place on 19-21 September at Hampton Court. As well as the workshops there will be opportunities to meet Jessica Rose, London Jewellery School founder. Jess will be popping into […]

London Jewellery School will be providing the jewellery making expertise at September’s giant craft event, The Handmade Fair presented by Kirstie Allsopp. The three day event, 19-21 September, at Hampton Court is a little different to usual craft shows. As part of the ticket price every attendee has access to a skill workshop, takes part […]

As part of our Cocktail Rings Against Cancer campaign we will be holding a drop-in, make and share session when you can learn to make a fun and glamorous beaded ring and help raise funds for Cancer Research UK. All you have to do is pop into the London Jewellery School studios in Hatton Garden […]

Ready for an exclusive jewellery supplies shopping experience? Our lovely friends at Cookson Gold in Hatton Garden are holding an open evening exclusively for London Jewellery School Students. There will be a chance to shop without queues, tool demonstrations and a guest speaker. Plus an extra discount on top of what you would normally get […]

Do you want to register your own hallmark stamp – for free? As part of the Assay Office’s ‘Make your Mark’ student open day at Goldsmiths’ Hall, London on Friday 16 May, London Jewellery School students will be able to register with the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office and have their unique sponsors punch made totally […]

If you make, sell or just love jewellery, is there anything better than getting out and looking at some fabulous pieces and sparkly gems? And perhaps falling in love with and buying a piece of contemporary glamour. Here we share details of a few of our favourite jewellery events coming up this year – and […]

Join us from 7pm on Thursday 8 May 2014 for the London Jewellery School Open Evening. During the evening there will be a chance to: Watch jewellery making demonstrations on silver rings, metal clay charms and fashion jewellery from top tutors Hayley Kruger, Mary Ann Nelson and Anna Campbell. Buy jewellery supplies including LJS kits […]