Looking to turn your passion for fashion and jewellery into a profitable and enjoyable skill or even business in matter of months? The fastest way to creating high quality, fashionable jewellery is by knowing what materials and pre-fabricated components to select and how to assemble them professionally.

As a pillar of JDMIS' professional jewellery courses, the techniques, materials and information in this programme has been refined over decades and thousands of students! It represents the most formal and complete training available in the Fashion Jewellery Arts anywhere.

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Course outline

Professional Stringing Techniques

Stringing on soft wires provides durability and speed to designers working with crystalline materials. Learn about different qualities of soft wire, when to use each, and how to design and create your first pieces of jewellery with a professional looking, lasting finish.

Stringing Pearls and Gems Incorporating Knots

This technique is reserved for higher quality pearls and gemstones. Learn established professional stringing techniques, when to use alternative stringing threads and the very unique finishing methods which apply to this excellent system. No burning or glue is involved, just a long lasting stronger finish for enjoyment of lasting jewellery.

Wirework Foundations

This emphasizes accuracy, skill and speed which is an important tool in every fashion designer's arsenal. Learn to create a variety of designs and understand about wire hardness and tensile strength to choose the quality wires which will last longer and limit customers returning for repairs. Build the technique and confidence to ensure future works are made to high standards and learn unique styles and patterns suitable only for wirework designs.

Chain Maille Jewellery

The history of chain-maille and its numerous modern weaves and patterns are fun and add a creative dimension to the program culminating with a multi-layered fashionable chain-maille bracelet and a Bysantine bracelet. Incorporating maille components into stringing and wirework creations can add uniqueness and flair to more traditional design styles.

Creative Combination of Techniques

After mastering the techniques, it’s time to apply the skills you have learned creatively to produce unique jewellery pieces that defines your own style. Plan your design strategy beforehand and check with your instructor if the creation can be completed within the time period, then challenge yourself to produce a top-quality jewellery project within the time allotted. This final project gives the school an opportunity to evaluate your work based on your ability to utilise the materials available and the combination of the techniques. More importantly, it gives you the confidence to produce infinite combinations of ready-to sell jewellery you will be proud to own, gift and even set you sail on your entrepreneurial voyage!

Duration & Training Modes

Duration: 3-5 weeks

Mode: Blended or e-Learning

All important theory and practical demonstrationst will now be delivered through asynchronous (self-paced) online learning. This means that students go through most of the learning at their own pace and convenience via a comprehensive series of online videos and attend live interaction sessions (physical or online) afterwards to receive maximum support and guidance under expert instructors to reinforce the learning of key skills and concepts. For more information on different training modes, click here .

JDMIS also has flexible make-up schedules and graduates can return for free for refresher courses (subjected to availability).

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Course Instructors

Sujata Rai Chowdhury

Sujata is an experienced teacher and fashion jewellery artist specializing in thread and wire jewellery fabrication techniques. Moving to Singapore, she used the opportunity to enrolled into JDMIS and after graduation, she soon became a recognized jewellery artist with her own brand name, Mila Read More
Rob Schilling

Rob Schilling is an expert global trainer, professional coach, jewellery designer, and a JDMIS graduate. Rob has passionate interest and decades of experience working in both jewellery industry and corporate training for C-suite professionals. Read More

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Student reviews

Course is detailed, instructor is good and generous in sharing skills and experience. Admin staff is great.

- Alexis K. (Singapore)
Very well organised. Basically, all techniques are my favourite. We can mix different techniques into a single unique piece.

- Karen K. (Singapore)
Enjoyed the course thoroughly. A big thank you to Sujata for making the learning so enjoyable and also sharing generousy about her own experience as a professional jeweller.

- Agnes K. (Singapore)
Good learning environment and the instructors are skill full and friendly , attend to every individual's doubts and questions with great patience

- Swapna K. (Singapore)
The teaching method at JDMIS truly enables students to acquire practical skills and the confidence to make professional quality jewellery. I encourage anyone with a passion for jewellery making and wishes to acquire the skills to come here to learn.

- Geraldine W.
Must sign up!! Very fun and informative... I never thought I would be interested in chain maille but after this course I fell in love with it! Will be exploring more chain maille techniques to play around with :)

- Harumi K. (Singapore)
Very good learning environment, very good instructor with detailed guidance and strict demands to achieve professional finishing of jewellery pieces. All materials provided and shared with us with guidance on where to buy materials and how to choose materials.

- Catherine C. (Singapore)
I love my trainer and she did explained well and make me understand and help me a lots.

- Tiny K. (Singapore)

Learning path

Assemble
This course offers a practical hands-on experience. At the end of the workshop, participants will have assembled one or more pieces of jewellery.
Prerequisites: None
Next Step (Fashion Jewellery Arts Specialisation):
FJ200 - Fashion Jewellery 2: Intricate and Versatile Fashion Jewellery Styles to Impress.
Next Step (Jeweller's Knowledge):
GT100 - Jewellery Trade Practices 1: Gem and Jewellery Trade Secrets. and/or
FT100 - Jewellery Fashion Trends 1: Epic and Contemporary Trends.
Participants attending and completing this programme as a stand-alone certification can choose to enroll for the Fashion Jewellery Arts Diploma.
Tools and materials

Blended-learning students will receive everything they need to complete all their coursework. The course fee includes all the tools, drawing materials and reference materials required for students to complete their coursework efficiently.
e-Learning students may choose to opt out of purchasing the toolkit by letting our registrar know at the time of your registration.

Course Fee and Funding:

Use our easy calculator below to estimate your payable for each training type after using any government funding and SkillsFuture Credits:

Course Method of Training

Blended Online+Classroom

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Find out more about the different methods of training at JDMIS here: https://jdmis.edu.sg/training-modes.html

Residence Status

Singapore Citizen

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Course Gallery

Fashion jewellery making pearl stringing sample

Fashion jewellery stunning stone necklace

Fashion jewellery samples on sales on showcase

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Blended Learning and e-Learning Modes of Study +

The Blended Learning is a new option where less physical attendance is required to complete the course. The majority of your learning will take place through structured asynchronous (self-study) learning on our online platform. Once you have completed the required online lessons, you will attend scheduled classroom sessions at JDMIS’ campus (in Singapore) where core techniques and knowledge are reinforced under the guidance of our expert instructors.

Similar to the Blended Learning, participants of the e-Learning Course will go through self-directed and self-paced learning through our structured online course. After completing the required self-study, participants will attend scheduled live online sessions with an expert instructor and a small group of other online learners.

In general, the total duration of e-Learning courses is slightly shorter than their blended-learning counterparts due to the absence of physical class attendance. This makes the e-learning courses more affordable, and also a suitable choice for individuals who do not have the option of joining us at the JDMIS Singapore campus.

For more detailed explanation on the Blended Learning and e-Learning, please visit our Training Mode explainer page.
How will the schedules work? +

Most of your jewellery training will be delivered through HD-quality recordings that you can view at your own pace and convenience. Live session with the instructor (physical for Blended, and online for eLearning) will be scheduled in between or near the end of the course to reinforce your mastery of key concepts.
What if I have questions during self-study? +

The learners from each course will receive access to an exclusive Facebook Group where you can get feedback from instructors and engage in discussions with your fellow students. You can also raise your questions during the live lessons with the instructors.
How much time do I need to study a week? +

As most of the course is self-paced, you conduct your study at your own pace that suits your learning style. but the general recommended duration is 1-2 days a week.
Are the tools & materials included? If not, how much do I need to pay? +

The cost of tools and materials is already included in the course fee. All students will receive the same tool kit that they will need to complete their course efficiently.If you are doing the online only/e-Learning option, you may choose to opt out of purchasing the toolkit by letting our registrar know at the time of your registration. For more details on what is in the tool kit, please click here.
How will my assignment be graded and what do I need to pass? +

You are responsible for completing the online lessons before attending the live sessions with JDMIS instructors. Each course has several milestone assignments which you need to complete and submit by specified deadlines in order for your instructors to review and provide feedback.

In order for your instructors to review your assignments and provide feedback, you need to take photos/scans of your completed work (design or jewellery piece) and submit them onto the JDMIS online assessment portal.

You need to obtain an average mark of 60% or higher to pass the course and receive your Certificate of Completion.

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