Join us to explore the T Level Jewellery course with Yr 11s & parents, discover pathways, and enjoy hands-on Silver Saturday taster sessions

Join us for an inspiring and informative day designed especially for Year 11 students and parents. Explore the exciting world of jewellery design and making, understand the pathways available, and experience hands-on creative activities through our popular Silver Saturday taster sessions.

There are two ticket options available - ticket type 1 is to attend for information drop in sessions and ticket type 2 for the student to attend the Silver Saturday workshop - please select one option for ticket type on registration.

 TICKET TYPE 1 — Information Drop-In Sessions

🕙 10:00am – 1:00pm (flexible drop-in)

Perfect for students and parents wanting a comprehensive overview of the T Level in Jewellery with Business Management programme.

Your ticket includes:  Arrival & refreshments from 10:00am
Choice of three formal presentations at either:

• 10:30am
• 11:30am
• 12:30pm
   

Informal Q&A after each presentation
Opportunity to meet tutors, explore subject pathways and careers, and gain insight into:
The T Level Craft & Design (Jewellery) curriculum
Industry and university progression routes
Opportunities within the jewellery & creative industries
Life as a sixth-former at Aston University Sixth Form
Details of our exclusive Goldsmiths Institute Scholarship for T Level applicants
A relaxed, flexible way to get all the information you need.

Ticket type 2 - 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Ideal for students who want to experience the practical, creative, and hands-on side of the T Level and includes the ‘Silver Saturday workshop’.

Your day includes:

10:00 am – Arrival & registration
10:30am – Main presentation (parents welcome to attend)
Includes full details about the Goldsmiths Institute Scholarship, eligibility, and how to apply
11:15am – 3:30pm – ‘Silver Saturday’ Practical Carousel (Students will need a packed lunch, or can access local food options around campus)
Students rotate through a series of creative activities, introducing the breadth of jewellery design, making, and business skills taught on the T Level
Experience studio processes, simple bench skills, design thinking, and more
Each student will take home a handmade piece of jewellery that they create

Who Should Attend?

• Year 11 students considering a creative or technical sixth-form pathway
• Students interested in jewellery, design, craft, engineering, or making
• Parents and carers want a clear understanding of the T Level and its opportunities
• Anyone curious about routes into apprenticeships, university, or the jewellery industry

Why Attend?

• Learn about an exciting, industry-focused T Level
• Discover career opportunities in jewellery design, craft, and manufacture
• Understand progression routes into apprenticeships and university
• Experience a real jewellery workshop environment
• Explore the Goldsmiths Institute Scholarship opportunity
• Meet passionate specialist tutors and see the facilities
• Take part in a hands-on creative activity and take home something you’ve made

Parent Information: 

• Parents may attend the 10:30am presentation
• Parents are welcome to enjoy lunch locally, tour the Aston campus, or visit Birmingham city centre
• Students will need a packed lunch, or can access local food options around campus
• The Silver Saturday activities are students-only