DIGITAL THINKERS MEET UP

Course Title:  Jewelry making & creative Innovation- mastering craftmanship, branding & market readiness Learning Objectives By the end of this training, participants will:

• Master intermediate-to-advanced jewelery techniques.
• Learn to combine metal, gemstone, and organic materials professionally.
• Understand design thinking and collection development.
• Gain insight into pricing, branding, and global market trends.
• Apply sustainable practices in advanced design.

Course Content Session 1: Advanced Techniques in Assembly & Finishing (90 mins)

• Design Concepts: Geometry, asymmetry, storytelling in design.
• Techniques Covered:
• Multi-strand beading
• Advanced wire wrapping and weaving
• Stone setting basics (glue-in, bezel)
• Cold connections (riveting, tabs)
• Demo & Practice: Make a statement piece (necklace or cuff).

Session 2: Mixed Media Jewellery & Sustainable Innovation (60 mins)

• Combining metals, beads, textiles, shells, clay.
• Upcycling: turning discarded materials (cans, fabric, wires) into art.
• Using natural dyes and eco-friendly sealants.
• Workshop Task: Create an eco-inspired accessory (earring or brooch).

Session 3: Branding, Pricing & Marketing Access (60 mins)

• Packaging ideas using sustainable and local materials.
• Pricing strategies (materials, labor, creativity, market type).
• Digital selling platforms (Instagram, Etsy, African marketplaces).
• How to write compelling product stories.
• Introduction to certification & ethical sourcing
• Material sourcing – tips for ethical Sourcing

Session 4: Mentor Q & A +Showcase (30-45 mins)

• Open session with the master jeweller.
• Showcase of participants' Day 2 projects.
• Group photo, certificate distribution.

Materials & Tools Provided

• Beading wire, cords, pliers
• Assorted recycled and local gemstones
• Metal blanks, rivets, clasps
• Design journals, sketching pencils
• Organic components (shells, seeds, textile scraps)

Target Audience

• Those who are already into jewelry making and want to scale up their creativity to keep up with today’s trend and style

Duration: Full day Course 10am -4pm Course Fee: N75,000/per participant (Fees cover facilitation, course material in soft copy, tea break & lunch and Intermediate certificate of participation)

Course Title: Business of Jewellery – Scaling, Export & Global Standards Theme: From Artisan to Enterprise: Building a Sustainable Jewellery Brand Facilitator: Business Development Expert / Export Consultant / Experienced Jeweller Learning Objectives By the end of Day 3, participants will:

• Understand how to structure and register a jewellery business.
• Learn branding, pricing, and customer targeting strategies.
• Gain knowledge of export procedures and global compliance standards.
• Explore access to funding, certification, and cooperative models.
• Create an action plan for their brand’s next 6–12 months.

Course content Session 1: Formalizing Your Jewellery Business (60 mins)

• Business models: Sole proprietor, cooperative, limited company
• Steps for registration (CAC in Nigeria or relevant authority)
• Tax basics, recordkeeping, and inventory tracking
• Business bank accounts and digital payment platforms
• Checklist Handout: “Registering Your Jewellery Business in Nigeria”

Session 2: Export Readiness & Global Markets (75 mins)

• Understanding international demand for African jewellery
• Quality standards and packaging requirements
• Introduction to AGOA, AfCFTA, and EU regulations
• Working with export aggregators & trade fairs
• Document checklist: invoice, certificate of origin, weight declaration
• Resource Sheet: Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) and partners

Session 3: Finance, Funding & Cooperatives (60 mins)

• Access to finance: microloans, grants, cooperatives
• Pitching for funding: what investors look for
• Setting up a jewellery makers’ cooperative
• Guest Input (optional): Speaker from SMEDAN, BOI, or a cooperative leader
• Template: Simple business plan for jewellery business

  Session 4: Certification, Ethics & Sustainable Growth (45 mins)

• Introduction to hallmarking, Fairtrade, eco-certifications
• Sourcing ethically: local and global expectations
• Legal considerations (IP, copyright, imitation risks)
• Growing with sustainability as a core value
• Worksheet: Action Plan for Ethical Brand Growth

Final Showcase & Graduation (30–45 mins)

• Presentation of 3-piece collection developed over the course
• Peer and mentor feedback
• Award of Certificates
• Group photo and networking opportunity

Target Audience

• Those who want to horn their skill in the business of jewelry making to increase their buttom line
• Those who want to expand into the global market with their jewelry business

Duration: Full day course -9am -4pm N100,000/ per participant (Fees cover facilitation, course material in soft copy, tea break & lunch and graduation certificate) Note: Discounts available for participants taking all the courses