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

Are you in Year 11? Interested in Business? Explore our courses in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Marketing & Social Media and Legal Studies.

Select a workshop to attend, workshops start at 10.30am and repeated at  12.00 noon

10am Welcome and introduction 

Workshops start at  10.30-11.30am and repeated at 12.00-1pm if you are interested in more than one course subject.
 

The Goldsmiths Institute Drop in afternoon.

Interested in exploring the options for studying at The Goldsmith's Institute with our Jewellery and Business course. 

Come and meet the team, and students in action. Explore the work and content of the T-Level in Jewellery (Craft and design)

Aston University Goldsmith's Institute now entering its third year is a specialist Sixth Form provision for students who want to learn creative skills, solve problems, and gain real-world industry experience. The Institute offers the UK’s first Jewellery T Level, developed with leading employers. This is not just about jewellery shops. It is a major manufacturing sector, with clear routes into apprenticeships and careers. Students can be creative and innovative while learning modern technology such as CAD, 3D printing and materials science – combined with traditional handmaking techniques that go back thousands of years. 

This is a unique chance for you to come and learn about options to train in a state-of-the-art environment, learn from industry experts, and step into apprenticeships and high-value roles in one of Birmingham’s most important and exciting industries. 

Come and find out more.