Building Craftmanship, Business Strategy, and Digital Design This intensive, full-day workshop is for aspiring and current jewelers ready to elevate their craft and business. Participants will master intermediate-to-advanced techniques—from rough gemstone preparation and precision bench work to global design thinking and brand strategy. The day concludes with a bonus session on Computer-Aided Design (CAD).

Course Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will:

• Master intermediate-to-advanced jewelry techniques and safely prepare rough gemstones.
• Understand the critical steps in high-end bench work, including metal joining and structural fabrication.
• Gain insight into design thinking, branding, strategic pricing, and global market trends.
• Be introduced to the power of CAD tools for digital modeling and visualization.

 

Session 1: Preparing a Rough for a Cabochon (60 mins) 💎

Facilitator: Rev. Zeph Ndaja (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM)

• Introduction to Cabochons and assessing rough material.
• Choosing the crucial orientation to maximize color and optical phenomena.
• Techniques for marking, pre-forming, grinding, and sanding.

Session 2: The Master Jeweler At His Bench (90 mins) 🛠️

Facilitator: Mr. Labi Kapo (10:00 AM – 11:30 PM)

• Live demonstration of the initial manufacture of a single stone ring.
• Observe the master jeweler's tips and tricks for precision bench work and technique improvement.

LUNCH BREAK: 11:30 PM – 12:00 PM

Session 3: Benchwork Progression: Advancing the Solitaire Ring (90 mins)

Facilitator: Labi Kapo (12:00 PM – 1:30 PM)

• Continuation of the Craft: Focus on intermediate stages, including advanced soldering and structural filing.
• Mastery of Heat and Metal: Watch techniques for annealing and forming precious metals for flawless results.
• Integrated Q&A for immediate technical review of the work in progress.

Session 4: Branding, Pricing & Marketing Tips (60 mins) 📈

Facilitator: Mrs. Wumba Kapo (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM)

• Defining brand identity, creating a strong brand story, and leveraging virtual branding.
• Strategic Pricing (materials, labor, creativity) and digital selling platforms.
• Design thinking, African aesthetics, sustainable packaging, and ethical sourcing tips.

Session 5: Computer-Aided Jewelry Design (CAD) (FREE BONUS) 💻

Facilitator: AFRIMINE (2:30 PM – 4:00 PM)

• Digital Visualization: See how tools like Rhino, Blender, and Jewel CAD enable modeling and precision design.
• Workflow: Learn how design files transition from software to 3D printing and casting for modern manufacturing.

Schedule & Content

Duration: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (+ 2-hour bonus CAD session) | Course Fee: ₦75,000 (Includes lunch, and certificate)

Global Business Strategy and Master Finishing

This full-day, advanced workshop is designed for jewelers ready to scale their craft into a thriving, compliant, and globally competitive enterprise. Participants will learn the strategic knowledge needed for business structuring, export readiness, and achieving the flawless "Master Finish" on their pieces.

Learning Objectives

By the end of Day 3, participants will:

• Master the final steps of jewelry making, including secure setting and high polishing.
• Understand how to structure, register, and strategically brand a competitive jewelry business.
• Gain crucial knowledge of export procedures, global compliance, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Explore access to funding, microloans, and cooperative models for sustainable growth.
• Create an action plan for their brand's next 6–12 months.

Session 1: Introduction & Sustainability Awareness (60 mins) 🌍

Facilitator: Dr. Tersoo Aga (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM)

• Sustainability in Jewelry: Clear overview of its meaning from mine to market.
• Ethical Imperative: Dive into concerns like community impact, and minimizing the environmental footprint of extraction.
• Market Advantage: How traceability, transparency, and consumer demand for ethics create powerful differentiation for small-scale designers.

Session 2: The Final Polish: Setting the Stone and Achieving Flawless Finish (90 mins) ✨

Facilitator: Mr. Labi Kapo (10:00 AM – 11:30 PM)

• The Art of Setting: Demonstration of the critical final step of Secure Setting and the techniques for Final Finesse (trimming, adjustments).
• Manufacturing Mastery: Master Kapo’s Finishing and Polishing Secrets
• Career & Brand: Open discussion on The Path to Becoming a Master Goldsmith, business milestones, and final Q&A.

LUNCH BREAK: 11:30 PM – 12:00 PM

Session 3: Building a Thriving Jewelry Business (60 mins) 💼

Facilitator: Mrs. Oluseyi Abdullahi (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)

• Business Blueprint: Legal registration, brand positioning, and transitioning from craft to commerce.
• Financial Foundations: Masterful Recordkeeping and strategic Pricing for Profit.
• Inventory Intelligence: Streamlining stock management and tracking.
• Actionable Strategy & Tools: Review of the "Jewelry Business Success Checklist" Handout.

Session 4: Certification, Ethics & Sustainable Growth (60 mins) ✅

Facilitator: Mr. Chibuike Alan & Nigerian Export Promotional Council Rep (NEPC) (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)

• Global Compliance & Certification: Introduction to essential export standards, including hallmarking, Fairtrade, and eco-certifications required to sell jewelry internationally.
• Export Documentation & Procedures: Key steps for formalizing your business for export, including necessary documentation, logistics, and navigating customs requirements.
• The Export Action Plan: A practical session to help participants draft a personalized 6-12month action plan outlining next steps for market entry, compliance implementation, and international growth.

Session 5: Finance, Funding & Cooperatives (60 mins) 💰

Facilitator: Mr. Femi Shittu BOI  (2:00 PM – 3:00 PM)

• Securing Capital: Explore practical funding pathways, including bank microloans, government grants, and the financial leverage of cooperative models for shared investment.
• Pitching for Investment: Learn how to develop a compelling investment narrative, focusing on the key financial and market metrics that institutional investors demand in the jewelry sector.
• Financial Planning Made Simple: Review a practical business plan template tailored for jewelry enterprises, emphasizing cash flow projections and essential operational budgeting.
• Banking Partnerships: Gain direct insights on building strong bank relationships, qualifying for commercial credit, and effective debt management specific to scaling your jewelry business

Schedule & Content

Duration: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Course Fee: ₦100,000 (includes lunch and certificate)