Courses
Gather together with makers of all levels to learn new skills and celebrate traditional crafts and regenerative living. Whether you're interested in half-day workshops or multi-week courses, there's something for everyone! Located in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, we offer hands-on experiences in a variety of subjects, all taught in either the beautiful studios at the New Brunswick College of Craft & Design (NBCCD) or one of our partnering locations.
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Intro to Jewellery Making – Mackenzie Russell
October 10 @ 6:00 pm - November 21 @ 9:00 pm
$255.00 – $319.00
7-WEEK COURSE, Thursdays from 6 PM – 9 PM
Dates: October 10, 17, 24, 31, November 7, 14 and 21, 2024
Whether you’ve been curious about the craftsmanship behind your precious jewellery or have dabbled in jewellery making yourself, this course caters to you! Join instructor Mackenzie Russell for an engaging 7-week journey to learn jewellery making.
In our well-equipped studio, you’ll embark on your jewellery-making adventure, starting with the basics. Under Mackenzie’s guidance, you will learn essential benchwork techniques like sawing, piercing, filing, and sanding. Once you’ve mastered these techniques, you’ll advance to using the jeweller’s torch to bring your pieces to life. Finally, you’ll finish your creations, ensuring they are beautifully finished and polished, ready to be worn with pride, all while maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
Throughout the course, you will work with a variety of materials, including copper, brass, and sterling silver. With these materials, you will craft a pendant, a band ring, and a chainmail bracelet. This course serves as a strong foundation for future, more advanced jewellery-making courses.
TICKET PRICING & MATERIAL COST:
Regular ticket price (August 14, 12 pm – September 29, 11:30 pm): $319
NBCCD staff, faculty, and current students (including 2023 graduates) receive 20% off regular ticket sales while supplies last. Find the NBCCD Discount ticket below.
Additional material fee: $250+ to be purchased on the first class at the College store, depending on the thickness and size of the sterling silver.
FAQ and refund information can be found at the bottom of this page.
THE INSTRUCTOR:
Mackenzie, the Jewellery/Metal Arts Studio technician for NBCCD, ensures the smooth operation of the studio. He actively orders materials, organizes the workspace, and maintains its efficient functioning. An aspiring alchemist and armchair philosopher, Mackenzie draws inspiration from liberal pursuits, seeking to translate conceptual ideas into visually captivating pieces of art.
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FAQ
Refunds
If a request for a refund is submitted at least 14 days before the course begins, you will be eligible for a 94% refund. A 6% deduction will cover the administration costs and stripe service fee. For refund requests made between 8 and 13 days before the course begins, a 75% refund will be granted. If a refund request is received within 7 days or less before the course start date, a refund will not be issued unless we can fill your spot with another participant. In the event that a participant cannot attend an in-person course due to illness, they can receive a Honeybee voucher for 75% of the value of their course that can be paid towards another class in the future. The participant will need to notify the Honeybee Coordinator before the course begins.
Cancellations
If a workshop is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances regarding the instructor facilities or low enrolment, a 100% refund will be granted to registered participants. If class is cancelled due to weather, the course will be moved to the following weekend (unless otherwise specified). If you cannot attend the new scheduled time, you will be granted a 100% refund.
For more information regarding cancellations, refunds, and our policies, please refer to our frequently asked questions.