Are you a UK based designer, designer maker or skilled craftsperson aspiring to set up, or running, a start-up jewellery or silversmithing business? Getting Started Online is the course for you.
Closing date: 5 Jan 2027
Course dates: Monday 1 – Friday 5 March 2027
Course times: No day will start earlier than 9.30am or finish later than 3pm (UK time)
Delivery: Online (via Zoom)
Course fee: Free for those who successfully apply
Applications close: Tuesday 5 January 2027, 5pm
What is Getting Started Online?
Getting Started Online will enable you to learn from leading industry experts who will share their advice and experience. You will have the chance to network with like-minded creatives and make life-long connections in the industry. The course will provide you with knowledge and skills, and inspire you to put them into practice as you start or develop your business.
It takes many steps to get a business off the ground in the jewellery and silversmithing industry. This free Getting Started Online course helps you to:
- learn business essentials from industry experts
- network with your peers and others in the industry
- exhibit your work
Delivered through live webinars, the course runs for five days and covers these industry-specific topics:
- start and run your creative business
- develop your products
- brand and sell your work
- unlock your sales channels
- take the next steps to grow your business
Please apply if you:
- reside in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
- aspire to start, or are in the process of starting, or have recently started, your own business or self-employment in the jewellery industry, whether as a designer, designer maker, silversmith or other skilled craftsperson.
- have completed an accredited precious metal course, an accredited course in a related craft discipline, or a jewellery or silversmithing industry apprenticeship in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. ‘Accredited’ means the course has been approved by a professional organisation such as a college or university. Examples of related craft disciplines include non-precious metals, fashion, textiles, ceramics – usually these will have a design and/or making focus. Please contact the Goldsmith's Centre team if you are unsure whether your course meets these criteria.
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