Your new career awaits
APPLY TODAY FOR DEIRDRE O’DONNELL’S FULL-TIME ONE YEAR JEWELLERY SKILLS & DESIGN COURSE BASED IN DUBLIN, IRELAND
COMING SOON: REMOTE LEARNING WITH DUBLIN STUDIO ACCESS
Join us in September
Established in 2015, 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.
Our course takes place in our Dublin City Studio. If you would like to be considered for our Remote Learning option, launching in 2027, please fill in the form below.
The course covers a wide range of goldsmith and jewellery design skills over a ten 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our course is now available to attend either remotely with phased on-site studio access or Full-Time in our Dublin City Studio.
Designed to offer graduates all of the practical jewellery and goldsmith skills needed to develop a full-time career in the jewellery industry.
The course covers a wide range of goldsmith and jewellery design skills over a ten 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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Our next Dublin On-Site programme will run from 23rd September 2026 - 17th June 2027.
To stay up-to-date on our Remote Learning course, please fill in the form here.
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We ask that you apply or simply register your interest by using our online application form.
We look forward to hearing from you.
You can find the application here.
What people are saying about the Jewellery Skills & Design Course
“Having been part of this journey as a tutor and an advocate of the school, I have witnessed first hand the transformative role this programme has played. It stands as a beacon of excellence, blending tradition and innovation to ensure that students are well-equipped for the demands of the industry.”
— Stephen Goldsmith
Tutor & Professional Jeweller
“Over the past 10 years, Deirdre O’Donnell’s full-time course has made an important impact on training the next generation of goldsmiths. I especially appreciate Deirdre’s disciplined approach to teaching traditional goldsmithing skills that ensure the future of jewellery-making remains vibrant and rooted in excellence.”
— Breda Haugh
Tutor & Professional Jeweller
“I loved the design module. I was really surprised at where it took me in terms of uncovering what my inspiration and design influences were. It still informs my work today.”
— Síne Vasquez
Former Student & Professional Jeweller
2024 RDS Craft Award Winner
Visit us in person
Located in the heart of Dublin is Deirdre O’Donnell Contemporary Jewellery, nestled in a little blue shop on Anne Street South. Our school is located just above the shop.
ADDRESS
19 Anne Street South
Dublin D02 YY83 Ireland
HOURS
Monday–Friday
10:00-17:30
Closed on Saturday & Sunday.
PHONE
+353 1 244 4201
