Jewelry Design Lab

This course is open to everyone, and no specific requirements are needed. It will be the task of our highly specialized teachers to introduce you to the basics of metalworking. What we ask of you is curiosity and dynamism: together with your fellow students, you will explore Rome and its iconic sites. This is where you will experience the layering of different periods in the art, architecture, and history of the Eternal City. During this journey, you will immerse yourself in the world of jewelry design, from the basics of goldsmithing to workshop techniques.

Course leader

IED Rome

Target group

The course is designed for students who are interested in jewelry design and have not yet gained any relevant experiences or academic backgrounds.

Course aim

Two modules are included in the course, which alternates between practical lessons and visits to studios, museums, and art venues. During the first part of the course, you will be introduced to the basics of technical drawing while visiting Rome's most significant historical sites.

Together with your classmates, you will explore the city, drawing, photographing and interpreting everything that is presented to you under the guidance of qualified teachers.
In the second part, you will have the opportunity to try out representation techniques in our latest generation goldsmith laboratory and choose between three specialisations: Wax Jewelry making, Goldsmith techniques and Illustration techniques for jewelry.
At the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to present your portfolio and talk about your impressions and reflections on your work as well as personal growth.