Hands-on online course by Stanislav Volskyi
Jeweler Profession: Beginner
Learn jewelry making from scratch online and make your first 6 pieces in silver
A step-by-step system from an Honored Artist of Ukraine: from your first ingot to a ring with a stone. At home, at your own pace.
€390instant lifetime access | 14-day refund
- 2.5 months
- course length
- 10 modules
- from blank to finished piece
- 6 pieces
- in your portfolio
Do you dream of creating beautiful, unique jewelry with your own hands, but don't know how to start learning?
Some people have loved jewelry since childhood and still remember the first time they studied their grandmother's brooch. Some have carried their own sketches in their heads for years and never find anything in shops that feels like theirs. Some already make jewelry from beads, wire or resin and feel they want to work with real silver. And some are simply looking for something for the soul: hands busy, mind at rest.
The reasons differ, but the wish is the same: to create something beautiful that will outlast you. Something you can hold in your hands and say, “I made this.”
This online course will help you master the basics of jewelry making quickly — without putting your life on hold!
Many beginner jewelers face the same problems:
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No way to enroll in a jewelry school or find courses in your city.
- 02
Hard to find time for studies and trips to another city.
- 03
YouTube has thousands of clips but no clear path through them: you can't tell what comes after what.
- 04
Not enough hands-on skills after theory-only classes.
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Fear of making a mistake and ruining precious metal.
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Unclear where to start and which tools you need.
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Doubts about whether you can master this demanding craft
One clear path instead of a thousand videos
In 20 years of teaching at the Academy of Arts, Stanislav has seen exactly where beginners stumble. So he laid out the whole path from zero to finished jewelry as one sequence, where each step builds on the one before.
1Foundation
Mini-course “Let's Make Jewelry Beauty”Safety, tools, metals, melting, your first ingot.
2Core techniques
this course
Blanks and rolling, soldering, a wedding band, cabochons, a bezel for a stone.
3Jewelry
this course
Rings with a stone and overlays, earrings, a pendant, sawing, engraving.
“Jeweler Profession” is stages 2 and 3: from a blank to a finished piece of jewelry.
Course program
Throughout the course you will follow a step-by-step path through the fundamentals of metalwork: from melting to your first complete pieces. No content overload, no busywork.
Stage 2. Core techniques
Module 01
Making blanks + Rolling
- —flat plates of various thickness
- —round blanks
- —tubular
- —square
Result: Blanks prepared for further work
In the lesson
Students' work19
Module 02
Soldering
- —overlay
- —butt joints
- —soldering specifics in different situations and pieces
Result: Basics mastered — ready to start making pieces
In the lesson
Students' work16
Module 03
Making a wedding band
- —shaping the blank into a circle
- —preparing the joint for soldering
- —soldering
- —adjusting to size
- —grinding and polishing
Result: Learned to make a wedding band
In the lesson
Students' work16
Module 04
Cabochons
- —types of stones
- —types of cuts
- —making a split shank
Result: Learned about stones and how to make another type of shank
In the lesson
Students' work12
Module 05
How to make a bezel for a stone
- —measuring against the stone
- —soldering the two parts
- —learning to fix mistakes
Result: Learned to make a bezel
In the lesson
Students' work16
Stage 3. Jewelry
Module 06
Ring with a stone
- —how to keep the stone from jamming in the bezel
- —setting the stone
- —learning to make a “mirror”
Result: Learned to make a simple ring with a stone
In the lesson
The master's piece · Students' work5
Module 07
Ring with a stone and overlays — simple
- —simple overlays
- —decorating overlays
- —soldering overlays to the ring
- —setting the stone
Result: Learned to make a simple ring with a stone and simple overlays
In the lesson
The master's piece · Students' work4
Module 08
Earrings
- —adding texture
- —making a simple loop clasp
- —applying oxidized finish
Result: Learned to make simple earrings
In the lesson
The master's piece · Students' work4
Module 09
Ring with a stone and overlays — advanced
- —bezel for an irregularly shaped stone
- —complex overlays
- —final finishing of the ring
Result: Learned to make a ring with an unusual stone and overlays
In the lesson
The master's piece · Students' work4
Module 10
Pendant
- —transferring the design onto metal
- —sawing practice
- —engraving practice
Result: Learned to make a pendant, practiced sawing and engraving
In the lesson
The master's piece · Students' work4
What will change for you in just 10 weeks
Following the method of an experienced jeweler, you will:
- ✓Learn the theory and understand a jeweler's tools.
- ✓Practice the core skills and techniques of metalwork.
- ✓Create your first jewelry pieces — from idea to finished item
- ✓Find out whether the jeweler's profession suits you and whether you have the talent.
- ✓Get a push toward further growth and a career in this field.
After this course you will not only gain the fundamentals — you will be able to:
- 01Create your own jewelry sketches and bring your ideas to life.
- 02Make simple jewelry for yourself and your loved ones.
- 03Understand metals, stones and the production process.
- 04Open your own jewelry business or studio
- 05Take on commissions, if jewelry making becomes your profession
The main outcome of the courseFundamentals mastered · 6 pieces in your portfolio
Students rated the modules 9.4 out of 10
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79 ratings from students of the course, on a scale of 1 to 10
- Blanks8,9
- Soldering9,3
- Wedding band8,9
- Cabochons9,5
- Stone bezel9,4
- Stone ring9,4
- Ring with overlays9,9
- Earrings9,9
- Complex ring9,7
- Pendant10,0
What's inside
Personal dashboard
All lessons and reviews are stored in your personal dashboard on a private site, available 24/7 and for life.
Video instructions
Every step is shown clearly and in detail
Knowledge Base
The course includes answers to all questions from students of previous cohorts
Recorded work reviews
Stanislav goes through students' pieces in detail: what worked, where the mistake is and how to fix it. You learn from other people's mistakes before you make your own.
Five languages
Dubbing and subtitles in English, French, Spanish and Ukrainian. The original was recorded in Russian.
Course author
Stanislav Volskyi
- Artist-jeweler, enamelist
- Honored Artist of Ukraine
- Associate Professor at the Artistic Metal Department, Lviv National Academy of Arts
- Founder of Jewelry Art Education
When you don't know where to start — start, as they say, from the beginning.
I designed this course specifically for beginners: compact, yet effective, it covers the essential foundations of jewelry making.
Having mastered the core metalworking techniques, you will be able to start crafting your first pieces during the course — and start earning.
The learning materials were developed by experienced jeweler and educator Stanislav Volskyi specifically for beginners without formal training.
Study at a convenient time, at your own pace. The video lessons are step-by-step instructions.
A workshop on his knee
Stanislav Volskyi once had to complete a commission for Brezhnev himself, with neither a workshop nor tools. He made the portrait literally on his knee, with a sharpened nail. The work was approved. So you don't need a perfect workshop to start.
This course is for:
Anyone at a beginner level in jewelry making who needs foundational knowledge and hands-on skills
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Beginners
Eager to learn jewelry making and find themselves in a creative profession.
- 02
Young people, students / graduates (metal art / jewelry / creative universities)
Who want to sharpen their skills or catch up. They see jewelry as a hobby or a future profession.
- 03
People from small towns
Who want to switch careers to jewelry making but couldn't do it in their student years
- 04
Artists and jewelry designers
Interested in the technical side, to bring their sketches to life.
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People in creative professions passionate about jewelry art
Looking for a change of occupation.
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Jewelry industry workers (sales staff, stone setters)
In need of professional growth.
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Handcraft lovers, jewelry makers (beads, wire, polymer clay)
Who want to expand their skills and move up to the professional level of making metal jewelry.
Pricing
Gold
€1,990
- ✓Online course program
- ✓Feedback session recordings
- ✓Personal dashboard access
- ✓Private Telegram chat
- ✓Feedback sessions
- ✓Mastermind sessions
- ✓Gamification
- ✓Certificate
★ Students rated the modules 9.4 out of 10Reviews
The course suits both complete beginners and those with basic skills in jewelry or other crafts.
Start mastering the fascinating jeweler's profession today — enroll in the course!
Reviews
Olga UspenskaCreates hot enamel jewelry at @enamelmagic.jewelryI really lacked metalworking skills. I worried I wouldn't have enough time or money. Whatever you say, mastering jewelry making requires investing in tools — but then again, any new endeavor requires investment :) In the end, my determination to learn something new outweighed the doubts.
The course, as promised, teaches the fundamentals of jewelry making, but at the same time it raises many questions — and the teacher gives exhaustive answers along the way. The course opened up a huge layer of knowledge and skills for me. Much of it is publicly available, but it simply passed me by — I didn't understand the basics behind the processes shown on YouTube.
What's more, from silver granules I have already made two proper, if simple, rings for my daughters. I'm terribly proud of myself :) And, as they say, to be continued.
Very high-quality feedback. I received detailed answers to all my “silly” questions. That was very important to me. The course is well made by talented people.
I missed a more detailed tool list at the start. Though I understand you can't cover everything. As I watched the lessons I kept buying more and more — though that's probably a never-ending process in this craft)))
Yes, I would recommend the course to others. To whom exactly? I don't know — it's a very specific field of knowledge and skills, and you need to be ready for it. Even though the course is for beginners, whoever takes it should be sure they will actually do jewelry making. Ideally you've already tried something in this field but lack the foundation and a teacher ready to answer every question.
All in all, I would recommend it to people passionate about and in love with jewelry making — and, importantly, patient ones. This is a craft for the persistent :)
Oksana MyriukLearning to work with metals and hot enamelI really lacked an understanding of how to work with metals. The Silver plan seemed enough — but I made the right choice going for the higher one (editor's note — the Gold plan). With feedback, learning something new is much easier.
Thanks to the course I gained initial skills in working with metals — silver and copper — which is very important to me.
What really struck me was searching for a rolling mill through acquaintances — the answer was that these are not sold — they are passed down as heirlooms...
I loved being able to rewatch and repeat... because it's very hard to absorb something completely new on the first try.
What I didn't like — I wrote it under the lessons and have already forgotten 😊
If you truly want to turn metal into beauty, I recommend taking this online course!!!
Everything in the online course was clear to me, as I had done some stages in person at a jeweler's workshop.
I bought the course for a system of knowledge — I lacked an understanding of the sequence in creating a piece.
As a result, I settled on the material for my jewelry, the main techniques and stages, and defined my core style.
Everything is very clear, accessible and concise, and it seems that with everything necessary (tools) at hand, the course makes the whole process understandable.
I'm so glad to start the year with such an exciting course. Thank you and the master for your work🙏 I hope everything works out🧚🏼♀️
In terms of how the process is organised and how the course is designed, you've done a great job, 10 out of 10. …
The most important thing for me turned out to be having to make something every week. Before, it was just now and then. …
After the course I realised it's all about practice and experience. The more you solder, the better it turns out each time.
Frequently asked questions
How does the learning work?+
Right now only the “Silver” self-paced plan is available. Access opens right after payment. All lessons are already recorded and available from day one, so you study in the format that suits you and at your own pace. Every lesson has homework: you recreate the piece from the video lesson. You can upload your work in your personal dashboard and show it to the school. The Silver plan doesn't include reviews of your homework — instead, you get recordings of reviews of other students' work.
Will the course suit me if I'm a beginner jeweler?+
Yes, this course is designed for beginners.
What will I need for the course? (I have no tools or workshop)+
Read more about the tool kit and workplace setup in the article “Tools. What to buy as a beginner jeweller?”. Of course, any occupation requires investment. Whether you are: - an illustrator (computer and graphics tablet), - an angler (rod and bait), - a photographer (expensive camera gear) - a jeweler (tools, bench, working metal) Stanislav Frantsevych once had to fulfill a commission for Brezhnev himself, having neither tools nor a workshop. He literally made it on his knee, with a sharpened nail. Nevertheless, his work was approved. In those times, portraits of high-ranking officials could only be made with special permission. One slip — and you'd be in trouble. So it's all in your hands! Start small.
Tools. What to buy as a beginner jeweller? →How much time do I need to set aside?+
The course will take exactly as much time as you decide to give it. But remember — the better you do the assignments, the better your results will be. You can practice even 30 minutes a day. Just don't be surprised later if you don't reach your goals. We recommend aiming for 2–3 hours of daily jeweler's practice. It's hard to give an exact number, since every student has a different pace, resources and motivation.
Language of instruction?+
The course was originally recorded in Russian. In the course cabinet you can watch the lessons in the original or dubbed into Ukrainian, English, French or Spanish, with subtitles in any of these five languages. All written materials are translated into the five languages. Homework review videos are in Russian with subtitles in the five languages.
Can I pay if I'm in Russia or Belarus?+
No, the course is not sold in Russia or Belarus. The payment system will not let your payment through.
Where do I turn if I have a problem or question?+
If you have a technical question, something isn't working on the site, you've found a bug, or you're having trouble with payment, you can reach us by email at jewelryart.education@gmail.com, on Instagram, or via Facebook Messenger.
Important — the Silver plan does not include support for questions directly related to jewelry-making itself. However, you'll find answers to most questions in the knowledge base included in the course, and in the video reviews of past Gold-tier students' homework.
I didn't like the course. Can I get a refund?+
Yes. If within 14 days of payment you decide the course isn't for you, we'll refund the full price. The guarantee doesn't apply once you've moved on to the next module. Details are on the “Payment and refund guarantee” page.
How long do I have access to the course?+
For life: the course stays in your personal dashboard for as long as the school's platform is running.
I've already taken the “Let's Make Jewelry Beauty” mini-course. What's next?+
The mini-course is the first stage of the Volskyi method: safety, metals, melting. “Jeweler Profession” is stages 2 and 3: from a blank to finished jewelry with stones.
I'm not 20 anymore. Is it too late?+
Students of the course range from 18 to over 60. Jewelry making doesn't require the “right” age, only the desire and the right first steps.