British Academy of Jewellery ‘delighted’ to partner with Cooksongold to offer vital experiences to BAJ students

The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced its partnership with precious metals, jewellery components and tools supplier, Cooksongold, to create a range of future-facing interactive activities and contests to offer valuable industry experience to BAJ students at various levels of study.

As part of the BAJ x Cooksongold partnership, the supplier – which offers 3D print and cast services for precious metal jewellery – will 3D print a number of winning student jewellery designs using its state-of-the-art software and machinery.

One of the contests to be held as part of the partnership will challenge BAJ’s Level 4 and 5 students to design jewellery using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.

The winning designs will then be 3D printed by Cooksongold.

The supplier will also hold a CAD Masterclass for BAJ students, imparting professional tips and tricks for rendering jewellery designs as digital models.

BAJ’s interim head of academy, Sally Collins 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.”

Cooksongold’s head of marketing, Nikesh Patel 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.”

Pieces made as part of the collaborative project will be on display to the public during BAJ’s Final Show exhibition later in the year.

BAJ is committed to offering its students live industry experience in order to deepen their understanding of jewellery and, ultimately, boost their employability – the BAJ x Cooksongold partnership contributes to this overarching commitment.

Courtesy: Fashion United