Medway Adult Education

What Will I Learn On This Course?
Learners will: 1. Learn how to solder on at least one piece or improve solder technique on at least one piece. 2. Learn how to cut, file and form metal for at least one item or improve on the file and form of metal for at least one item. 3. Experiment with design, translating drawings and plans to at least one piece of jewellery Whether you would like to learn new creative skills or to investigate the possibility of a new art-based career, MAE Community Learning courses can provide you with a stepping stone to progress

Is This Course Suitable For Me?
This course is suitable for all abilities

Is There Anything Else I Need To Know About This Course?
Please be aware that whilst this course is practical in nature some sessions will include theory and professional related training such as H&S, risk assessments, public liability etc Learners will need the following tools and equipment please do not purchase until you are sure the course will run: For your first class you will need to bring: · a pen and notepad · A fine tipped permanent black marker · Safety glasses · Safety Disposable Face Mask for General Purpose Protection, FFP2, Valved · Apron Your tutor will advise on tools for further classes – please do not purchase until speaking with the tutor. · Basic tool kit to include: Saw frame and spare blades Flat nose pliers Chain pliers 1 oz Jobbing hammer 3 X needle files Metal ruler Emery sticks Carbide scriber A basic tool kit or individual components can be purchased from Cooksongold: https://www.cooksongold.com/Jewellery-Tools 0345 100 1122 Please be aware that once you enrol on a course you can apply for a student discount account with Cookson gold, just complete their form and attach a copy of your receipt. Please check their website for further details. You can apply to cookssongold for https://www.cooksongold.com/downloads/files/Cooksongold%20Student%20Form.pdf PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT ALL STUDIO TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT WILL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES DUE TO POTENTIAL SUPPLY AND MAINTENANCE ISSUES.

Will There Be Additional Costs?
The tutor will advise you on materials required for the course on the first lesson. Precious metals, solder, and saw blades will need to be purchased from Cooksongold. Also see above for details on tools. During the course there will be additional costs depending on what projects you have undertaken and the costs of these materials can be discussed with the tutor You will need to purchase and bring a 3M mask such as (3M 8822 FFP2 Cup Shaped Particulate Respirator) to every class

What Could I Go On To Do After This Course?
Your tutor can talk to you about other subject related course available. Your progression course is R2554A Jewellery Design and Making - mixed ability Medway Adult Education works with many partners locally such as MidKent College, Medway School of Arts and the University of Kent; information about their courses can be found in our studios, café and on Moodle. Medway has an exciting and wide-range of events, exhibitions and activities to inspire and help you make further progress - please see the community noticeboards in the Rochester Centre and again on Moodle. Your tutor will be able to talk through your individual progression options. If you wish to explore your learning, work or career options, you can speak to a fully trained careers advisor on 0800 100 900. https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk If you need further advice please telephone 01634 338400.

What Is The Attendance Policy?
Multiple sessions- To get the most out of your course you will need to attend as many sessions as possible. We recommend at least 90%. If you do have a holiday booked during term time, please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcomes. If you are unavoidably ill or unable to attend, please contact 01634 338400 so that we can let your tutor know, and so they can send you any work you may have missed

Health & Safety
Health and Safety Disclaimer By participating in the live class, you accept that you understand that jewellery making involves potentially hazardous tools and equipment and that such activity carries the risk of injury. You understand that it is your responsibility to judge your motor skills and physical ability. It is your responsibility to ensure that by participating in classes and activities from Medway Adult Education, you will not exceed your limits while performing such activity, and you will select the appropriate level of task for your skills and abilities. You understand that this is a jewellery making activity, and you will need to be suitably dressed, you will need protect your work surface and be mindful of the correct Health & Safety processes when working with art materials. MAE is not responsible for damage to items in your house / home or person. The creators, owners and distributors of this site and the material available MAE are not responsible for any injuries you may experience because of your use of this site and the material contained here on. By remaining on this site and/or accessing and / or using any material, you are accepting that you have read, understood and agreed to follow these basic instructions. You will need to purchase and bring a 3M mask such as (3M 8822 FFP2 Cup Shaped Particulate Respirator) to every class