Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Jewelry Design

• • • The evolution of jewelry across cultures

    • Jewelry as personal and cultural expression

Module 2: Design Principles & Sketching Basics

• • • Core principles: balance, proportion, rhythm, unity, contrast

    • Introduction to jewelry sketching

Module 3: Color & Materials Exploration

• • • Color theory and symbolism in design

    • Exploring color combinations in sketches

Module 4: Jewelry Drawing Techniques

• • • Drawing in 2D and 3D

    • Orthographic views: top, front, and side

Module 5: Perspective Basics

• • • Drawing rings, pendants, bracelets in perspective

    • Shading and depth for realistic sketches

Module 6: Rendering Techniques

• • • Rendering metals and gemstones with pencils, markers, and colored pencils

    • Capturing reflections and surface textures of gold, silver, and stones

Module 7: Introduction to Materials

• • • Overview of jewelry-making materials:

      • Beads, metals, wires, stones, threads, and clay

    • Choosing materials for aesthetic and structural qualities

    • Material compatibility and design considerations

Module 8: Tools, Safety & Handling

• • • Basic tools: pliers, cutters, files, shaping tools, and brushes

    • Clay-specific tools: rolling, shaping, stamping, and curing equipment

Module 9: From Design to Creation

• • • Translating sketches into real-world designs

    • Introduction to hands-on clay work and combining it with other materials

    • Basic shaping and curing techniques for air-dry clay

Module 10: Texture, Finishes & Embellishment

• • • Adding dimension through embossing and layering

    • Working with clay textures and surface techniques

    • Embellishing with beads, charms, and thread

Module 11: Final Project – Planning

• • • Design your final piece using learned techniques

    • Select materials

    • Sketch, build a materials list, and prepare a work plan

Module 12: Final Project – Creation

• • • Build your final jewelry piece

    • Hands-on creation using selected materials and clay elements