British Academy of Jewellery partners with Cooksongold
Jewellery made as part of this collaborative project will be showcased to the public as part of BAJ’s Final Show exhibition later in the year
The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced that it has partnered with Cooksongold to provide industry experience for BAJ students.
Cooksongold offers a groundbreaking 3D print and cast service for precious metal jewellery and as part of the partnership, Cooksongold will 3D print a number of winning student jewellery designs using its state-of-the-art software and machinery.
The BAJ’s Level 4 and 5 students will design jewellery using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software which Cooksongold will then print.
Cooksongold will also hold a CAD Masterclass for BAJ students to impart professional tips and tricks for rendering jewellery designs as digital models.
Jewellery made as part of this collaborative project will be showcased to the public as part of BAJ’s Final Show exhibition later in the year.
Sally Collins, BAJ’s interim head of academy, said: “Our growing partnership with CooksonGold provides so many exciting and invaluable opportunities for our students. From offering masterclasses on techniques, contributing prizes to our Final Show, advising students on CAD techniques, and 3D printing student work, the partnership has gone from strength to strength.
“We can’t thank Cooksongold and the team enough for all their generosity and support for BAJ, and we really look forward to working together in the future.”
Nikesh Patel, Cooksongold’s head of marketing, added: “We are so excited about our collaboration with the BAJ to hopefully empower the next generation of jewellery makers with innovative 3D printing technologies and exciting competitions that will push the boundaries of their creativity.”
