Part Time Courses

These three consecutive modules are designed to develop a student's jewellery manufacturing skills which include jewellery specific manufacturing techniques, translation drawing and prportional design elements. Studens are required to have a drawing book and purchase tools required on the tool list which is available from administration. This should amount to aproximately R900.00 for all three modules. The module pricing does not include any materials such as silver and stones. Any consumable materials must be purchased by the student.

Jewellery Manufacturing Wirework/Soldering                                                                 

Each student will be taught advanced soldering techniques and wirework translations which include chain manufacturing and filigree. This is made possible by being introduced to the basic methods of wire manufacturing and soldering. The module is aimed at students with minimal to no jewelllery knowledge. They will be transformed into knowledgeable jewellery manufacturers within this refined technical arena. Each student wil be required to utilize144 hours of workshop time to achieve this knowledge base.

LECTURER - Safia Salaam

COST - R5040.00

TIME - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and either Tuesday evening or Saturday morning class

NEXT COURSES: 1st February - 23rd April 2010

Jewellery Manufacturing Shaping/Piercing                                                                             

In keeping with the progression of knowledge, this module is designed to develop a students shaping and piercing tecniques. This will be done by teaching forging repousse and other shaping and forming techniques. These jewellery manufacturing techniques will be accompanied by the technique of piercing out. Sawing and drilling are developed within the realm of three dimensional understanding. Students will be expected to develop their drawing skills within this module in order to translate design into manufactured items.

LECTURER - Safia Salaam                                                                                                       

COST - R 5040.00                                                                                                                       

TIMES: Monday, wednesday, Thursday and either a Tuesday evening or Saturday morning class.                                                                                                                              

NEXT COURSE: 26th April - 13th August 2010

Jewellery Manufacture Setting/MIxed Media                                                                      

Having gained the techniques developed within the previous two modules, students will be required to manufacture jewellery that includes stones for setting. This jewellery will require previous manufacturing skills but on a basic soldering and manufacturing level. The module will include the various setting techniques which include the manufacturing of the item prior to setting. Having learnt and gained a foundation in setting the students will be taught how to use various other materials such as wood, shell, resin and perspex.

LECTURER - Safia Salaam                                                                                                    

COST - R 5040.00                                                                                                                        

TIMES - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and either a Tuesday evening or Saturday morning class                                                                                                                               

NEXT COURSE -   16th Auguast - 5th November

 

This course explores simple to complex jewellery manufacturing techniques and principles with a view to creating pieces of jewellery.Through excercies and projects students are taught sawing, piercing, filing, soldering, bending, sanding, polishing and stone setting. After the introduction to working with metal and the use of some of the tools and techniques, students are encouraged to bring their own designs or illustrations of jewellery pieces they would like to make. They will be assisted with analysing and manufacturing these pieces. The fee includes the use of the Scoohls facilities and tools, but not consumable materials. A starter tool kit is available from the Leacturer. 

LECTURER - Safia Salaam
COST - R 510.00 (consecutive courses:2nd R484.50; 3rd R460.00)
DURATION - 4 Lessons: 12 Hours
TIME - Monday mornings (9:30am - 12:30pm) Tuesday evenings ( 18.00pm - 21.00pm)or Saturday mornings ( 10.00am - 13.00pm)
CLASS NUMBERS - 8 - 14
NEXT COURSES:

Monday : 15th February to 8th March, 12th April to 3rd May, 10th May to 31st May

Tuesday: 16th February to 9th March, 16th March to 6th April, 13th April to 11th May,    18th May to 8th June

Saturday: 20th February to 13th March,  20th March to 17th April (excluding the 3rd April), 24th April to 22nd May, 29th May to 19th June

Rhino is a three dimensional modelling programme in a two dimensional format. It is a programme that uses line, surface and solids to create objects. It is an extremely interesting and self-challenging. In this course the student will explore the elementary basis of jewellery through the Rhino format. To begin with the student will first need to develop an understanding of three-dimensional space on a two dimensional surface.

Course Content:
The objective of this course is for the student is to reach a comfortable level of operating the programme and navigating through its tools. On completion of this course the student will be able to construct the following:
Basic Shanks
Basic Settings
Combine Shank and Setting
Setting for all different shapes of stones
Multi setting.

REQUIREMENTS: Flash Drive or Note Book

LECTURER - Brett Lucks
COST - R 1 350.00
DURATION - 6 Lessons: 18 Hours
TIME - Saturdays 10:00am - 1:00pm
CLASS NUMBERS - 6 - 8
NEXT COURSES: TBA

This course explores digital photography and studio lighting for the purpose of creating a portfolio of professionally shot photographs of jewellery. Specific lighting is explored as to how it can enhance and illuminate jewellery. The course covers basic Photoshop techniques that will be applied to the body of work that is produced. Awareness is created relative to the relationship between marketing and pictorial presentation. Individual marketing and client acquisitions are supported by the creation of a portfolio of work that also is a record of jewellery that has been created and/or sold.

Course Content:
Basic digital camera set-up and usage
Styled Shoots: Naturals, Detailed white, Detailed black
Digital Imaging- Photoshop
Final shoot

REQUIREMENTS: Flash Drive or Note Book

LECTURER - Leah Hawker
COST - R 1 350.00
DURATION - 6 Lessons: 18 Hours
TIME - Saturdays 10:00am - 1:00pm
CLASS NUMBERS - 6 - 8
NEXT COURSES: TBA

This course will not produce experienced gemmologists, but is intended as an introduction for jewellers so that they can learn to avoid the most obvious pitfalls and know when to appeal to a specialist for help. The course will be a practical one, with as much hands-on learning with actual rough and cut gem material, and lots of practical demonstrations of the principles discussed. There will be very few notes provided and participants will be expected to make their own notes if they wish. During the course I will provide the addresses of web sites that cover all the major topics. My qualifications are that for the past 30 years I have been a Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain, I am an experienced gem cutter, and have two Ph.D. degrees, one in materials engineering and the other in archaeology.

Course Content:
Session 1: What are gems and what is gemmology?
Organic gems. Non-crystalline gems. Crystalline gems. Natural vs synthetic vs simulated gems.
Session 2: How are gems mined, marketed, cut and polished, and set in jewellery?
Why does a jeweller really need to know about gemmology?
Session 2: Why is it important to understand the internal structure of gems?
The six crystal systems and how they relate to gem crystals.
Session 3: How does the internal structure determine the physical properties of gems?
Hardness, cleavage, brittleness, heat sensitivity, density.
Session 4: How does colour arise in gems and how can colour be changed through treatment?
Dichroism, orientating gems for the best colour.
Session 5: How does the internal structure determine the optical properties of gems?
Light reflection, bending, splitting. Rainbows and fire.
Session 6: How can skilful cutting bring out the best in a gem and how does one select a well-cut gem?
Prisms and fisheyes. Cleavage and chips.
Session 7: How can we use simple gemmological instruments to identify many gemstones?
The loupe, polariscope, dichroiscope.
Session 8: When do we need to use more complicated instruments to identify gemstones?
The refractometer, microscopes.

REQUIREMENTS:
Note Book

LECTURER - Safia Salaam
COST - R 1 170.00
DURATION - 6 Lessons: 18 Hours
TIME - Saturdays 10:00am - 1:00pm
CLASS NUMBERS - 10 - 14
NEXT COURSES: TBA

This course explores the three dimensional aspects pertaining to the drawing of jewellery using a linear three dimensional approach. The outcome is for the learner to obtain a full understanding of the technical drawing relative to three dimensional objects. As a basis the student must first develop an understanding of three dimension on a two dimensional surface.

Students are made aware of the relationship between space and form on a two dimensional surface. The objective of this course is for the learner to be competent in producing technical drawings of the jewellery that they will and have produced. The projects introduce the students to fundamental technical methodologies, creative management skills and professional practice.

The presentation of these drawings is extremely important as this forms part of the overall work. The learner is also shown how to create client, competition and manufactured presentation work. Notes will be given to assist with the process. Reading material: Techniques of Jewelry Illustration by A. Maltiello

LECTURER - Zelda Weber
COST - R 684.00
DURATION - 6 Lessons: 18 Hours
TIME - Saturdays 10:00am - 1:00pm
CLASS NUMBERS - 7 - 10
NEXT COURSES: TBA

The student will be taught a broad and intensive range of technical skills and create their own original limited edition prints from copper plates. Relevant notes will be provided and materials will be supplied for small sundries. This is an intense workshop - from design to actual print production in one day.

Materials supplied:
1 copper plate, hard ground, spray-paint, rags, methylated spirits, turpentine, calcium carbonate, ammonia, ferric chloride, etching ink, Fabriano Rosapina Bianco paper, Artline Koki newsprint, rollers and notes.

REQUIREMENTS: Linear image as a source idea. Rubber gloves and protective clothing, 1 x etching needle/protractor/large needle.

LECTURER - Eunice Geustyn
COST - R 600.00
DURATION - 1 Lesson: 8 Hours
TIME - Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm
CLASS NUMBERS - 3 - 6
NEXT COURSES: 13th February 2010

An exploration from concept to production of this Intaglio Printmaking process

Theoretical (Detailed notes are provided)

Practical

The students will generate their own designs to create Embossings and Prints for unique cards. The students wil learn to use an Intaglio Press, how to bind emboss, how to ink up, register, to print and generate a minimum of 12 uniqe cards on 285gsm Fabriano paper from their own Designs.

Maximum Class Number - 8 students

Included are all materials (spray glue, foil, tools, Fabriano paper, card, newsprint, paper and ink)

Requirements: Protective clothing and disposable surgical gloves.

Lecturer: Eunice Geustyn

Cost: TBA

Duration: 1 Workshop 8 hours

Time: Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm

Next course: TBA

Course Content:

Day One:
Theoretical:
(Detailed Notes are provided)
Historical Overview
Limited Editions versus Commercial Reproduction
Technical Relationships between printing products, equipment, environments and substrates and printing techniques
Positives- Autographic and Photographic- Halftones
Health and Safety in a printmaking environment.
The student will generate their own Design/ Creative Image and create a Positive. The Positive will be sent away to be exposed.

Day Two:
Theoretical
The student will be shown how to set up their own simple inexpensive studio
Practical
The student will learn to use a Flatbed Press, how to Register, use a Squeegee to print and generate a Limited Edition from their Design/ Creative Image.

REQUIREMENTS:
1 image as a source idea. Rubber gloves and protective clothing.

LECTURER - Eunice Geustyn
COST - R 1 080.00
DURATION - 2 Lesson: 12 Hours 2 Consecutive Saturdays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
TIME - 2 Consecutive Saturdays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
CLASS NUMBERS - 4 - 5
NEXT COURSES: 13th March & 20th March 2010

 

 

 

The course is designed to enrich the student with a wide variety of fundamental skills and a solid visual vocabulary. This structured course is open to all - no previous art experience is necessary. The course incorporates the following subject modules. Introduction to life drawing and object drawing introduction to mixed media & introduction to painting and colour theory.

REQUIREMENTS:
As specified by the Lecturer

LECTURER - Ilhaam Behardien
COST - R 2 250.00
DURATION - 12 Lesson: 48 hours
TIME - Monday Mornings 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
CLASS NUMBERS - 10 - 15
NEXT COURSES:  8th February - 17th May 2010 & 12th July - 11th October 2010

 

 

Who should attend- Any one that wishes to unlock his or her dormant creativity in a supportive and fun-filled environment. The course is designed to enrich the student with a wide variety of fundamental skills and a solid visual vocabulary. This structured course is open to all - no previous art experience is necessary. The course incorporates the following subject modules: Introduction to life drawing and object drawing, introduction to mixed media & introduction to painting and colour theory.

REQUIREMENTS:
As specified by the Lecturer

LECTURER - Ilhaam Behardien
COST - R 960.00
DURATION - 8 Lesson: 24 hours
TIME - Wednesday evenings 6:00pm - 9:00pm
CLASS NUMBERS - 10 - 15
NEXT COURSES:  3rd February - 24th March 2010

TIME - Tuesday evenings 6.00pm - 9.00pm

NEXT COURSES: 12th July - 13th September 2010

Beginner's, intermediate and advanced students are welcome to join this supportive, fun and constructive drawing and painting class. Each individual student may work from the live model in their own preferred medium. This unstructured ongoing course provides a supportive, friendly and inspiring space to intermediate and advanced students. It aims to encourage the exploration of mixed media usage. The emphasis will be on the search for originality of form and the development of individual subject matter. This course will appeal to all those seeking a personal style and those needing support in any chosen area.

REQUIREMENTS:
As specified by the Lecturer

LECTURER - Ilhaam Behardien
COST - R 1 080-00
DURATION - 8 Lesson: 24 hours
TIME - Wednesday evenings 6:00pm - 9:00pm
CLASS NUMBERS - 10 - 15
NEXT COURSES: 7th April - 26th May 2010

TIME - Tuesday evenings 6.00pm - 9.00pm

NEXT COURSES: 20th September - 8th November 2010

This exciting course explores Drawing and Painting. Students have the opportunity to develop and explore their painting and drawing skills from the absolute Beginner to those with some experience. Special emphasis is placed on developing personal imagery, in addition to working from still life to a live model.

Module 1

This Module focuses on beginning drawing skills, proportion, perspective, negetive space, mark making and use of different drawing materials

REQUIREMENTS: List is available from adminstration

LECTURER - Kami Brodie
COST - R 1215.00 -Consecutive Modules- R 1154.25
DURATION - 9 Lesson: 27 hours
TIME - Saturday Mornings 10:00pm - 1:00pm
CLASS NUMBERS - 10 - 15
NEXT COURSES: Module 1: 16th January - 13th March

Module 2: Focuses on more in depth drawing, texture, ink drawing, different shading techniques, use of collage and mixed media.

NEXT COURSE: 20th March -15th May

Module 3: Introducing colour, the colour wheel, beginners painting, depth and space, colour theories such as complemntaries ect.

NEXT COURSE: TBA

Module 4: More in depth panitng, with figures, still life, landscape and exploring personal relationship to art.

NEXT COURSE: TBA

 

 

This practical course emphasises the development of a creative, individualized approach to photography. The course covers image production- from shooting which includes correct camera control and exposure- to the processing and developing of film- and printing of black and white images in a darkroom. The basic technical aspects of the photographic process are covered with theory lectures, presentations and demonstrations and hands on experience in the darkroom. Students are given practical assignments to consolidate and expand on their shooting skills between formal classes.

REQUIREMENTS: A camera, photographic film and paper

LECTURER - Leah Hawker
COST - R1 560-00
DURATION - 10 Lesson: 30 hours
TIME - Monday evenings 6:00pm - 9:00pm
CLASS NUMBERS - 10 - 15
NEXT COURSES: TBA

Who should attend? Anyone who has completed the beginner's course or has a working knowledge of the 35mm manual camera and B/W darkroom printing.

Course outline
Theory:
Advanced exposure methodologies and the zone system
Controlling depth of field
On camera flash exposure and uses
Studio flash and lighting methodologies
Fibre based printing
Toning B/W images
Various creative darkroom manipulation techniques.

Practical:
On commencing the course, you will be issued with a pack of creative practical projects. These projects are meant as a point of departure and inspiration. It is envisioned that each student will develop their own self initiated program of creative work during this course. The studio will be made available for students to shoot during class times.

REQUIREMENTS: 35mm SLR camera with manual exposure control.

LECTURER - Leah Hawker
COST - R1 560-00
DURATION - 10 Lesson: 30 hours
TIME - Wednesday evenings 6:00pm - 9:00pm
CLASS NUMBERS - 10 - 15
NEXT COURSES: TBA

The course is designed for anyone who wishes to understand the mechanics and operational workings of their digital camera, be introduced to basic image management techniques using the latest digital editing software, and learn more about photography in a relaxed and creative environment.

Course Content:
Introduction to portraiture, landscape, still life and nude photography
Operation of digital cameras - point and shoot and SLR variety
Exposure methodologies
Understanding depth of field and shutter speeds
Processing Raw digital files
Understanding digital file types and achieving
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop Cs3
Introduction to studio lighting techniques

During the course, students will be exposed to a wide range of photographers work via periodic slide shows, and have their own work analyzed during critique sessions.

LECTURER - Adam Letch
COST - R1 560-00
DURATION - 10 Lesson: 30 hours
TIME - Monday evenings 6:00pm - 9:00pm
CLASS NUMBERS - 8 - 15
NEXT COURSES: Monday Evenings: 8th February - 12th April 2010                                     Wednesday Evenings: 3rd March to 5th May

This exciting,hands on course is aimed at intermediate level and includesthe development of fundamental drawing skills. Module 1introduces students to basic drawing and painting techniques, as well as compositional priciples. Our approach on which to explore illustrative artwork and serves as a refresher for those with drawing experience. The course is structured to run iteratively for the entire year, beginning with module one. Students must complete module one before commencing with further modules, but need not complete the entire course. We will explore a variety of mediums, techniques and styles within the broad field of illustration.                                                   

24 hours: 8 lessons per module. Tuesday mornings: 9.00am - 12.00pm or Wednesday evenings 18.00pm - 21.00pm

Module 1: Basic drawing, painting and composition                                                             

Compulsory: R 1350.00                                                                                                              

Next Course: Tuesday morning 2nd February - 23rd March 2010 or Wednesday evenings 3rd February - 24th March 2010                                                     

REQUIREMENTS:                                                                                                                          

A3 Cartridge paper, newsprint, water colour paper, HB, 2B, 4B and 6B graphite pencils, erasers (putty & hard edged oval), charcoal (willow & conte), fixative, 0.1 black line pen, ruler, NT cutter, 3,1 and 000 watercolour paintbrushes, watercolour paint (Reeves), watter container, palette, A4 visual Diary

Module 2: Line, colour, texture and pattern                                                                                    

Stuents must have completed module 1                                                                    

LECTURER - Wendy Morison                                                                                                 

COST - R1 155-00                                                                                                                  

DURATION - 24 hours: 8 lessons                                                                                          

NEXT COURSES:  Tuesday morning 6th April - 25th May 2010 or Wednesday evening 7th April - 26th May 2010                                                                                                        

CLASS NUMBERS - 8 - 12

Module 3: Applied artwork, including editorial publications and packaging            

Students must have completed module 1 & 2                                                         

LECTURER - Wendy Morison

COST - R1 155-00

DURATION - 24 hours: 8 lessons

NEXT COURSE: Tuesday mornings 13th July - 31st August 2010 or Wednesday evenings 14th July - 1st September 2010

CLASS NUMBERS - 8 - 12

Module 4: Figure studies and cartooning                                                                              

students must have completed module 1 & 2                                                               

LECTURER: Wendy Morison                                                                                                   

DURATION: 24 hours: 8 lessons                                                                                               

NEXT COURSES: Tuesday mornings 14th September - 2nd November 2010 or Wednesday evenings 15 September - 3rd November 2010

 

In preparation for the upcoming festive season, I am offering a mosaic workshop that allows for the creation of gifts. This fun workshop allows you to create hand-made, personalized gifts, while enjoying yourself through acquiring a new skill.

Everybody is welcome and no specific skills are required.

All necessary materials will be provided, which include the following:

- A choice of two gift templates from a selection of the following: Angles, Xmas trees, crosses, hearts, stars, place mats, clock face, etc.

- A range of tiles to select from

- Use of tile nipers

- Bonding agent

- Tile grout

Schedule:

Day 1

Selection of template and tiles

Demonstration and technique - direct and in-direct method

Begin applying mosic

Day 2

Completion of mosaic application

Theoretical discussion while bonding agent dries: This will include the discussion of other techniques, suitable bonding agents for various surfaces, etc.

Grouting and finishing

Lecturer: Wendy Morrison

Cost: R800.00 (including material costs to the value of R200.00)

Duration: 2 Lessons: 8 hours

Time: Saturday's 9.00am - 13.00pm

Class Numbers: 8 - 10 students

Next course: TBA

The setting course is structured for the jeweller who has knowledge of manufacturing but only basic setting skills. The jeweller will be taken through a series of various techniques each of which forms the stepping stone for the following style and technique of stone setting. The object of the course is to teach students specific stone setting techniques with the student having the option of manufacturing their own items of jewellery or buying cast items which they will then set. Each project is specific in its technique and a list of jewellery specifications will be supplied prior to the commencement of the course in order for the jeweller to manufacture each item. It is also up to the individual whether they want to use synthetic or real stones. Each student will be given the list of required tools some of which will be made during the course. A list or required stones including shape, size and dimensions will also be given.

Module 1:
Lesson1: Aspects pertaining to setting, stone buying, burs, tool and jewellery manufacture are discussed. Notes will be given and tools prepared.
Lesson 2: Setting of tapered tube set pendant with a 6mm faceted round stone.
Lesson 3: Setting of a claw pendant using a 6mm round faceted stone. Preparation of engraving tools.
Lesson 4: Setting of a 4mm faceted square stone in a tube set ring.
Lesson 5: Channel setting of a 5mm square faceted stone in a correctly proportioned bar pendant.
Lesson 6: Channel/Swiss setting of a 6x4 oval faceted stone in a millennium ring.
Lesson 7: Swiss setting of a 3mm round faceted stone in a plain band
Lesson 8: recapping of all techniques and finishing off of any piece that needs work.

Requirements:
A basic understanding of jewellery manufacture
1 X FLAT ENGRAVER (3mm)
1 X V-SHAPED ENGRAVER (2/2.5mm)
2 X HANDLES FOR ENGRAVERS
1 X HALF ROUND NEEDLE FILE (20CM)
1 X SAFETY BACK NEEDLE FILE (20CM)
1 X UNIVERSAL HANDLE (PIN VICE B)
1 X HAMMER (buy from hardware)
1 X FLYING SAUCER BURR (LENS) 3MM
1 X 2MM BALL BURR
1 X 1.5MM DRILL BIT
1 X RUBBER WHEEL MANDREL
1 X BLACK FLAT RUBBER WHEEL
1 X LIGHT BLUE FLAT RUBBER WHEEL
PLATINUM PAPER
A list of suppliers can be given upon request. 

LECTURER - Safia Salaam
COST - R 1320.00
TIME - Fridays 1:00pm - 16:00pm
NEXT COURSES - TBA

The advanced course in jewellery manufacture is a conituation of the beginner's course. It is designed to take the committed jeweller through advanced technical and design techniques. The jeweller is encouraged to have a design book in which their specific design style can be developed. Setting, lost wax casting, chain manufacture and more advanced techniques that are part of your own design style are encouraged. People enrolling for this course must be competent.

Lecturer: Safia Salaam
Cost: R 1350.00
Time: Tuesday evenings (6pm - 9pm)
Class Numbers: 8 - 14
Next Course: TBA