Jewellery Skills & Design Courses - Deirdre O'Donnell

Open to students of all levels, including beginners. Combination of tutoring, classwork and bench practice. Design, Costing and Manufacturing of a Jewellery CollectionMonday to Friday 10am- 5.30pm. Full time September to June inclusive

Starts on the 24th September 2025 - 12th June 2026

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Established in 2014, our Full-Time Jewellery Skills and Design Course is designed to offer graduates all of the practical jewellery and goldsmith skills needed to develop a full-time career in the jewellery trade.

The course covers a wide range of goldsmith and jewellery design skills over a nine month programme running from September to June each year and expands a traditional jewellery apprenticeship to incorporate additional elements required to establish a career in the jewellery industry.

As an alternative option to a CAO Application, this certificate course offers a wealth of potential with real career prospects after just one year.

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Deirdre O'Donnell - Jewellery Skills & Design Courses evolved in 2023 from The School of Jewellery Ireland which was created in 2011 and owned by Deirdre O'Donnell from 2011 to 2023. 

This Full-time One Year Jewellery Skills & Design Certificate Course is dedicated to Goldsmith Skills, Design, Business, Marketing and associated traditional Jewellery Skills. The Course is the creation of goldsmith and designer Deirdre O'Donnell, and teaches solid foundations in the Traditional Skills of the Goldsmith and Jeweller.


The School of Jewellery Ireland is fully supported by Deirdre O'Donnell and is now owned by Goldsmith Paul Coyne who continues to offer short to medium term professional jewellery skills courses in Dublin City also at 19, Anne Street South, Dublin 2, D02 YY83. 

Open to students of all levels, including beginners. Combination of tutoring, classwork and bench practice. Design, Costing and Manufacturing of a Jewellery CollectionMonday to Friday 10am- 5.30pm. Full time September to June inclusive

Starts on the 24th September 2025 - 12th June 2026

Download application formCourse details

Established in 2014, our Full-Time Jewellery Skills and Design Course is designed to offer graduates all of the practical jewellery and goldsmith skills needed to develop a full-time career in the jewellery trade.

The course covers a wide range of goldsmith and jewellery design skills over a nine month programme running from September to June each year and expands a traditional jewellery apprenticeship to incorporate additional elements required to establish a career in the jewellery industry.

As an alternative option to a CAO Application, this certificate course offers a wealth of potential with real career prospects after just one year.

2024 Calendar

Deirdre O'Donnell - Jewellery Skills & Design Courses evolved in 2023 from The School of Jewellery Ireland which was created in 2011 and owned by Deirdre O'Donnell from 2011 to 2023. 

This Full-time One Year Jewellery Skills & Design Certificate Course is dedicated to Goldsmith Skills, Design, Business, Marketing and associated traditional Jewellery Skills. The Course is the creation of goldsmith and designer Deirdre O'Donnell, and teaches solid foundations in the Traditional Skills of the Goldsmith and Jeweller.


The School of Jewellery Ireland is fully supported by Deirdre O'Donnell and is now owned by Goldsmith Paul Coyne who continues to offer short to medium term professional jewellery skills courses in Dublin City also at 19, Anne Street South, Dublin 2, D02 YY83. 

Testimonials

"Brilliant work, so important to teach these skills and so rewarding for both sides… if only there were more Deirdre's. So good to see, I have such admiration for what you are doing."

Theo Fennell , Society Jeweller London

"I have the greatest respect for what Deirdre O'Donnell is doing. Basic skills, well taught are the cornerstone of good jewellery making and there is no quick fix. Really good skills are harder to acquire, and that is what this course offers. What Deirdre is doing is great for the trade and for those that want to learn with a real depth of ability"

Jane Huston, Crafts Council of Ireland Jewellery & Skills Course Tutor for 14 years.

"The experience I gained undertaking the Jewellery Skills and Design Course was invaluable. Deirdre’s mentorship and guidance has elevated my craft and boosted my confidence in creating high quality jewellery pieces. I will continue to further improve my skills and work with passion and commitment to grow within the industry. I would highly recommend this course for anyone who is passionate about making jewellery. I am forever grateful for her expertise and strive to be as successful as her one day."

Amy Foley - Graduate 2024, Dublin

"I want to thank Deirdre O'Donnell for all her guidance. Through the course I was able to learn a lot and also improve my skills. I like that she gives you the confidence to follow your own process and has the patience to answer any question you ask her. The skills I learned and developed are the base to shape any future jewellery idea."

Alicia Gisele Arredondo Flores - Graduate 2024, Dublin

“After exploring a few different crafts I tried the part time course with Paul and fell in love with goldsmithing and how you could recycle old jewellery and turn it into to something new that would last a very long time.

This past year I have been challenged more than I have ever been, looking back at what I’ve made I can’t believe how much Deirdre has taught me in such a short space of time, I feel very proud of everything I’ve made and I feel very grateful to Deirdre for giving me this confidence in what I can do.

I feel excited to enter the work place and apply what I’ve learned at jewellery skills courses and further my skills in future” 

Gráinne Heather - Graduate 2024, Dublin

“Training with Deirdre on her Jewellery Skills and Design Course has been an incredible experience! I have learned to make things that I never could have dreamed of just one year ago. Deirdre has helped me to take the first step towards a career as a goldsmith.” 

Roanna Hilliard - Graduate 2024, Dublin
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