Adin Antique Jewellery Academy
Masterclasses
Learn to read jewellery: observe, compare, and reach defensible conclusions.
These masterclasses help participants train the eye, deepen historical understanding, and form more considered judgements about jewellery. They are intended for jewellers, valuers, collectors, students, and other serious learners. Some can be joined individually, while others are best booked as private group sessions, depending on format and purpose.
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3 day Observation and History
Private group masterclass for organisations and pre formed groups of up to 12 participants
A broader three day course in how to observe, place, compare, and discuss jewellery with greater historical confidence.
View masterclassWhich masterclass suits you?
- Start with Critical Observation if you want to train the eye first.
- Choose Jewellery History if you want a stronger historical overview.
- Choose both one day masterclasses if you want a broader and more rounded learning experience.
- Choose the 3 day format if you want to come with your own group for a deeper and more complete training experience.
All masterclasses
3 day Observation and History
Private group masterclass for organisations and pre formed groups of up to 12 participants
A broader three day course in how to observe, place, compare, and discuss jewellery with greater historical confidence.
Train the eye to notice more
Recognise important historical shifts
Form more defensible conclusions
1 day Critical Observation
One day masterclass, individual or private group format
A one day masterclass that trains participants to observe jewellery more precisely and interpret visible evidence more carefully.
Look more consciously
Read marks and visible clues
Judge with greater precision
1 day Jewellery History
One day masterclass, individual or private group format
A one day course exploring the major periods, forms, and stylistic developments that shaped jewellery over five centuries.
Understand major style periods
See links across centuries
Place jewellery more confidently
private groups and tailored formats
Need a private group session or tailored format?
We can discuss dates, language, location, participant numbers, subject focus, and the format that best suits your group. Drawing on the depth of knowledge within Adin, sessions can be shaped around a wide range of jewellery topics and subtopics.