We’ll help you explore your urge to create - and to develop the jewelry design and fabrication skills necessary for your career success. In a combination of classroom and studio workshops, you’ll learn the fundamental skills and metalsmithing techniques necessary to make jewelry.  

You'll engage in class discussions, technical demonstrations and independent projects using traditional and non-traditional jewelers' processes and materials. Small class sizes provide opportunities for one-on-one attention. Explore this diverse field at Selkirk College and learn how to best create a niche for your own unique designs.

All students registered in Kootenay Studio Arts programs take Drawing and Design courses as well as Professional Development and Practices courses. The Jewelry studio courses introduce students to jewelry fabrication, forming and casting techniques in non-ferrous metals as well as jewelry design processes to help you realize your own vision. The Jewelry studio courses also include specialized skills such as gem setting, findings, pricing and design for production.

Courses Include

• Casting and Findings 
• Drawing and Design Process 
• Gem Setting
• Jewelry Design Process and Construction 
• Production Line 
• Professional Development and Practices 
• Raising and Forming

Pathways

Start your journey in Jewelry by completing Kootenay Studio Arts 10-month certificate. Upon completion, continue developing your creative practice and achieve the two-year Studio Arts Diploma and/or the Open Studio Advanced Certificate.  Upon completion of the Studio Arts Diploma program, transfer opportunities are available. Learn more about Degree Pathways.