243.Upskilling in Jewellery: The Power of Masterclasses for Learning Advanced Stone Setting with jeweller Iain Sainsbury

In this week's episode, jeweller Iain Sainsbury shares his journey from corporate career to full-time jeweller, covering his unique signature style that incorporates advanced techniques like sand casting and stone setting. He reflects on his experiences of the Jewellers Masterclasses, the importance of community support, and the motivation behind his creative process. Iain also delves into the challenges of learning new skills and the satisfaction that comes from overcoming obstacles and mastering jewellery making techniques.   Takeaways from this episode - Jewellers Academy Masterclasses provide not only technical skills but also confidence to explore new projects. - Community support through the Jewellers Academy Facebook groups enhances the learning experience. - Advanced techniques like fishtail setting require practice and guidance from experts. - Learning is a continuous journey, and reflection on past work shows growth. - Motivation can come from the joy of creating and the desire to learn more. - Physical processes in making jewellery can aid mental health and motivation. - Engaging with others in the jewellery community helps overcome isolation. - Mistakes are part of the learning process and can lead to better techniques.   The Jewellers Masterclasses There are three masterclasses in the series, find out about them all here: https://www.jewellersacademy.com/masterclass-bundle Fishtail Stone Setting Masterclass https://www.jewellersacademy.com/fishtail-stone-setting   Live Open Day to Find Our More Interested in the Jewellers Masterclasses from Jewellers Academy? I'd love you to join me for a free live open day where I talk in more detail about who they are for, what you will learn, tools and materials etc.  When? 31st January 2025 at 1pm GMT UK time. Register now https://mailchi.mp/7b9175c35beb/1bctvth8r7   About Iain Iain has joined me on the podcast before and I have visited him in his studio for an episode of The Handmade Jewellers Series Watch now Iain's website Iain on Instagram   Learn more about Jewellers Academy Watch this episode on YouTube Join the Jewellers Academy Facebook Group Find Jewellers Academy on Instagram and Facebook