Design, Drawing & Illustration Programme
Self-Paced
DURATION:
Over 100 classes : 3 modules
Design
Drawing
Gouache Illustration
SCHEDULE:
No Schedule - No Timetable - No Restrictions
WHERE:
Hosted by online creative platform, My Creative
Price:
Individual courses: from HK$4,855 (US$625)
Signature Programme: HK$13,000 HK$6,500 (US$835) currently 50% off until April 30th
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Unleash your creativity with our Intensive Jewellery Illustration & Design Programme.
Perfect for beginners and experienced designers alike, our self paced course has over 100 classes.
These cover the creative process, gouache illustration and technical & perspective drawing needed to create stunning jewellery illustrations.
Each module will take you step-by-step through extensive exercises, practice elements and templates.
Designed to be your resource library you can take it in your own time, practice, rewatch or revisit - whatever suits you!
The Programme is created and delivered by HJI’s Founder and Creative Director, Nathalie Melville. An internationally acclaimed, award winning jewellery designer and goldsmith, Nathalie is also the founder of Melville Fine Jewellery.
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Each section can be taken as an individual course, or you can combine into the Signature Programme
Design: Creative Process, (research, mood boards, analytical sketching and editing)
Drawing: Visual Language, (perspective, speed and design sketching & technical drawing)
Illustration: The Art of Traditional Gouache, (brushwork, gems, metals, pearls & advanced templates)
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Prices in HKD
Design: HK$4,855
Drawing: HK$6,060
Gouache Illustration: HK$6,060
Signature Programme - all 3 combined: HK$13,000
(discounted from HK$16,975 - save almost 25%)
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Prices in USD
Design: US$620
Drawing: US$780
Gouache Illustration: US$780
Signature Programme - all 3 combined: US$1,670
(discounted from US$2,180 - save almost 25%)
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30th April…courses go live*!
Once live, you can take them anytime, anywhere…
*due to the volume of the curriculum, the modules will go live on 30th April, but the full lesson content will be continuously uploaded throughout May - alongside the downloadable workbook.
DESIGN
Creative Process: research, mood boards, analytical sketching and editing
The creative process is the starting point of creating a piece of jewellery…but it is not about jewellery, it’s about how you think!
From brainstorming and mood boards to exploratory sketching, this course covers the journey from concept to creation of a design.
Signature Programme with 50% off until 30th April:
DRAWING
Technical Drawing & Perspective / Design Sketching
Develop your visual language, including perspective, speed and design sketching & technical drawing.
This course covers the fundamental techniques of creating detailed and accurate drawings using the grid structure
As an essential part of your visual language the course also covers perspective drawing, volume and design sketching.
ILLUSTRATION
The Traditional art of Gouache Illustration
This course covers the traditional technique of gouache illustration. This extensive curriculum spans cabochons and faceted gemstones, (with extensive exploration of different faceted cuts and shapes), through to metals, pearls and pavé.
Early modules look at brushwork, paint familiarisation and blending, whilst the later modules move into advanced exercises and templates.
Have questions about the course? Contact us today!
WHAT IS SELF-PACED:
All of our content is recorded for you to watch in your own time.
Over 100 pre-recorded classes
Extensive curriculum
Watch and practice at your own pace
Join the community forum for weekly Q&A’s with Nathalie
Select the course that suits you, or combine all 3 in the Signature Programme for extra $ value!
