Technical Drawing with Jasmin Karger

22, 29 September 2025 (Mondays): 1.30pm – 4.30pm

6, 13, 20, 27 October 2025 (Mondays): 1.30pm – 4.30pm

Delivered online, this course will help you to:

• Clearly visualise and communicate a design idea to manufacturing companies. This is one of the most fundamental skills required by jewellery designers.
• Work collaboratively with your CAD designer or manufacturer during meetings and efficiently communicate the right information then and there.
• Improve the production process for your practice, build trust and speed up back-and-forth communication, cutting down on administration time and associated costs.
• Combine all the necessary information for the execution of your design by learning how to technically draw different types of shanks, settings and gemstones.

This course covers:

• The basics of orthographic projections, including common bands, shanks, settings and gemstones.
• The basics of CAD and Rapid prototyping, so you can understand the need of your manufacturer.
• Tools for efficient communication, including common mistakes and misunderstandings.
• The correct trade names, manufacturing standards and minimums, so you speak the same language.
• How to organise your orders and supply the correct information (and the same on time and cost).
• Troubleshooting.

As this course will be delivered online, you will need to have the following tools and materials for your first lesson. If you are unsure of any of the materials listed below, please email professional.training@goldsmiths-centre.org

• 1x 2mm mechanical pencil.
• 1x pack of 2H 2mm lead.
• 1x lead pointer.
• 1x round drawing template and 1x oval template.
• Translucent Vellum tracing paper.
• x2 45 45 90 Triangles with a degree scale
• 1x eraser.
• 1x roll of Magic tape.
• 1x small bottle of hair spray.
• A computer (PC or Mac) with a camera and mic so you can show your work to the tutor to get feedback and guidance on your progress.
• A stable internet connection.

• This course will be run online via Zoom (UK time).
• You will receive a link to join the course in your email confirmation. A reminder email containing this link will also be sent one hour before the event starts. 
• You will be able to post questions during the course, answers will be provided timely during the session.
• Participants can also send images/scans of their work for individual feedback during the following lesson. Break out rooms will be created so you can receive some personal guidance.

These sessions will be recorded and be accessible to you by private link and password for up to 8 weeks after the course ends.

Beginners and intermediate

• Beginner: Limited prior experience required.

Participants at the beginner level should have a basic understanding of workshop practices and some exposure to handling tools and materials. This level is ideal for those who may have minimal practical experience but are looking to expand their knowledge and skills. The course will focus on building confidence in using essential tools and techniques, such as piercing, filing, and basic soldering, while reinforcing key workshop procedures like safety, measuring, and assembly. Instruction will guide participants through fundamental tasks, emphasising accuracy and good habits as they develop the ability to work more independently.

• Intermediate: Practical experience and understanding of listed skills required.

Participants at the intermediate level should have prior experience in a workshop environment and the ability to work independently on fundamental tasks. They should be comfortable with processes such as piercing, filing, and soldering, and possess a working knowledge of workshop tools and techniques. This level focuses on refining basic skills, introducing more complex tasks, and developing the ability to troubleshoot and work with greater precision and autonomy.

We believe that talent should not be held back. Here at the Goldsmiths’ Centre, we are open, accessible and inclusive to all. Our Access Grants help anyone to build thriving creative careers, supporting jewellers, silversmiths and allied industry practitioners to access our training courses for free.

If you need help to cover fees for our business and technical skills short courses, please apply for one of our Access Grants. To find out more and read our application criteria, click here

The Access Grants are delivered by the Goldsmiths' Centre and funded by the Goldsmiths’ Company Charity.