Master goldsmithing and design skills in our Jewellery Arts Diploma. Join George Brown College in Toronto and explore your creativity. Apply now!
The Jewellery Arts program focuses on goldsmithing techniques and design skills that are necessary to succeed as a designer/goldsmith. Students learn all aspects of jewellery making – sawing, filing, soldering, casting and polishing, and the particulars of working with silver, gold and gemstones. Students are required to utilize various design strategies and study the wide variety of jewellery forms open to them as a designer. Skills in the application of the creative process are stressed. Use of technology and fundamental jewellery business skills are integral to the program. Students are encouraged to work to the highest goldsmithing standards as they create jewellery with precious metals and gemstones. Projects are designed to advance technical and design skills, while at the same time permitting individual expression. An annual jewellery exhibition showcases graduating students' projects. Students have the opportunity to participate in numerous competitions, and to volunteer for and attend industry events.
