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Updates and information on the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak

We will close from 29th December 2020 ~ 3rd January 2021 for winter break. 
Please check the schedule carefully and make an appointment in advance by email or phone.  
We strongly advice you to wash hands, wear mask and keep warm because we ventilate the room all the time.
Wish you a happy holiday and new year.

About

Aoyama School of Jewelry and Metalsmithing is a fantastic place for beginners and professionals to study a wide range of jewelry making and metalwork techniques.  This school was founded in 1977 by Kenji IO who has been a leading metal artist over 30 years in Japan. He is the official member of Japan Kogei (Craft) Association. 
We run four main courses; jewelry making, stone setting, engraving/chasing and silversmithing for all levels by experienced and talented tutors. Each class is small (5-10 students per class) and friendly. Our philosophy is to teach you traditional craft techniques on each project and to enable you to design and create personal and individual pieces of work. Also, we can arrange
a short intensive course for those who would like to study something specific during their stays in Japan. 


Timetable 

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          * Silversmithing is not making jewelry. Silversmithing course is making objects; often a misused term. 


Trial Course

No matriculation fee, 3 hours x 4 lessons
  •  Jewelry making                       ¥19,800  plus materials and casting costs       
  • Engraving/chasing                  ¥19,800  plus materials
  • Silversmithing                          ¥19,800  plus materials

 This course is suitable for all, especially beginners who wants to try one of our courses above before enrolling officially in the school. You will finish a piece within 4 lessons (3 hours per lesson). We will provide a project. Samples are shown below. You will be taking lessons among regular students. English taught courses are available on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Short intensive course

¥7,700 per lesson (3 hours)

Suitable for non-English speakers or tourists who have a limited time during their stay in Japan. We will arrange a short intensive course for you, depending on the duration of your stay and budget. One lesson is 3 hours including an English Japanese interpreter. You will be joining our regular classes. Materials and tools are not included. Please contact us in advance and allow us some time to discuss and plan further before you arrive in Japan. 

Examples (see the images below);
Japanese style engraving: 2 lessons required from tool making to practice 

Zogan (Damascene inlay): 2 lessons required from tool making to practice 
Hammer-raising: At least 4 lessons required to make a small cup or bowl
Ring making: 1-2 lessons required for a single band  
Stone-setting (gypsy, punch and beads settings): 2 lessons required 

Please include these when you send us a message. It is important for us to understand your needs and advice what you can do with us.
    1. How many days or lessons would you like to spend with us? (one day = 2 lessons, 3 hours per lesson) When are the dates available during your stay?
    2. What kind of techniques would you like to learn? Please be specific. More details are appreciated.
        (For example; hammer-raising, stone-setting, ring making, damascene inlay etc...)
    3. What kind of items would you like to make? Do you have anything in your mind? (cups, cutlery, earrings, rings etc... Or even just practicing techniques)
    4. Do you have any experiences in metalwork? (Never, beginner, intermediate or advanced)
  


​Student discount tickets

¥38,500 plus materials

This is suitable for high-school or university students who want to improve their own skills or learn additional techniques. 
No matriculation fee, valid for 4 months. You can take 10 lessons (3 hours per lessons). 


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Regular Courses

If you wish to study regularly every month, this is our regular courses which are 4 lessons (3 hours per lesson) per month. Please see the timetable above for each course. If you prefer English taught courses, please check timetable carefully. 
  • Jewelry making   (Beginner to intermediate)   Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays
You will be given a set project to introduce the basic techniques of jewelry making and stone setting. Whilst gaining making skills and learning new techniques, you will be able to design and create your ideas into jewelry.

  • Stone setting course   (Intermediate / Advanced)  Mondays
Intermediate skills of jewelry making is required. Learn professional fine stone setting for your jewelry. Broaden your skills in stone setting through an exploration of the techniques used for bezel, crown, pave and flush settings. 

  • Engraving / chasing   (Suitable for all)  Thursdays, Saturdays
Learn how to engrave and chase metal in low and high relief, and various kinds of inlay techniques using the hand engraving tools. We teach you how to make your own tools. Working on simple pieces, gain the confidence to create your own designs.

  • Silversmithing   (Suitable for all)  Wednesdays, Sundays
Learn methods for creating and finishing simple forms in sheet metal using the traditional silversmithing techniques such as raising, forging, sinking, planishing, soldering and texturing and finishing. Advanced makers can explore your own designs and forms.

Fee for regular courses 

  • Matriculation Fee  (All courses)                                       ¥33,000

  • Monthly tuition fee  (3 hours x 4 lessons per month)
        Jewelry making  (Beginner to intermediate)                 ¥19,800
       Stone setting  (Intermediate/advanced)                         ¥19,800
       Engraving/chasing  (Suitable for all)                                ¥19,800
       Silversmithing  (Suitable for all)                                       ¥19,800



You can start any time of the year. If you miss classes, you can take alternative lessons within two months. In addition to the tuition fee above, you will be required to pay materials for your work.

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All fees are tax included.

Contact

Please contact us for further enquiries using the details below or completing the online enquiry form on Contact page.

Phone     (03) 3405 8859 
Email       aokin@tiara.ocn.ne.jp
Address   3-5-4-2F Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062 Japan

Please check the direction (see Access page) carefully when you are visiting our school. Often it is hard to get here!
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