Metal Techniques 4: Specialized Jewellery Processes

Course code JADE 2225

Credit 6.0

Length 150.0 hours

Course outline View

In this technical course, students are encouraged to pursue their own individual interests by researching specialized techniques and presenting them to the class. Options for these research projects could include chasing and repoussé, anticlastic raising, granulation, engraving, pavé diamond setting, hollowware, advanced forging, fold-forming, lapidary, and inlay techniques. Basic enameling techniques and basic jewellery repair will also be covered.

Prerequisites

JADE 2220.

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What you will learn

  • Independent research
  • Specialized jewellery trades: chasing and repoussé, anticlastic raising, granulation, engraving, pavé diamond setting, hollowware, advanced forging, fold-forming, lapidary, and inlay techniques
  • Enamel
  • Jewellery repair

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
40937 January 5, 2026
to April 17, 2026
Lab VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.