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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.
- 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”
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Presentation of 3-piece collection developed over the course
- Peer and mentor feedback
- Award of Certificates
- Group photo and networking opportunity
- 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
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.
- 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).
- 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).
- 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
- Open session with the master jeweller.
- Showcase of participants' Day 2 projects.
- Group photo, certificate distribution.
- Beading wire, cords, pliers
- Assorted recycled and local gemstones
- Metal blanks, rivets, clasps
- Design journals, sketching pencils
- Organic components (shells, seeds, textile scraps)
- Those who are already into jewelry making and want to scale up their creativity to keep up with today’s trend and style
Course Title: Ethical & Sustainable Jewellery Design for Beginners Course Description: Join us for an enlightening journey into the world of ethical and sustainable jewelry design. This beginner friendly course will introduce you to the principles of responsible jewelry design, exploring the social and environmental impact of the jewelry industry. You will learn how to create beautiful, eco- friendly pieces that not only sparkle but also promote positive change Course Objective
- Understand the principles of ethical and sustainable jewelry design
- Learn about the environmental and social impact of the jewelry industry
- Develop skills in designing and creating sustainable jewelry pieces
- Explore eco-friendly materials and sourcing options
- Discover ways to promote responsible practices in the jewelry industries
- Why sustainability matters in Jewelry
- Tools and material overview
- Demonstration- simple wired -wrapped pendant or earing
- Introduction to circular jewelry economy
- Material sourcing – tips for ethical Sourcing
- Design and create jewelry pieces that align with ethical and sustainable principles
- Make informed decisions about material and sourcing
- Understand the importance of transparency and accountability in the jewelry industry
- Develop a personal style that reflects their values and commitment to sustainability
- Gain branding and marketing insights for your jewelries
- Beginners who are interested in learning jewelry making