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8-Week Jewellery & Silversmithing Internship
The Hamilton & Inches Craft Academy offers students in their third year studying a relevant silversmithing or jewellery degree in Scotland the opportunity to get hands on experience with a company established over 157 years ago. Over the decades, we have crafted trophies, including the Doddie Weir Cup, the Scottish Open Trophy, pieces for Royalty, Government and more. Be part of our next chapter and enjoy hands on experience with our silversmiths, goldsmiths, hand-engravers, polishers and wider team.
INTERNSHIP DETAILS
- Work within the award-winning jewellery and silversmithing departments
- Enjoy hands-on experience in the art of chasing, polishing, Repousse, piercing, planishing, soldering and more
- Spend time with the wider business including goldsmiths, polishers, hand-engravers, sales, stock and more
- Be involved in latest jewellery collection design and creation
- Practically apply the skills you have learned in your course to date
- Learn about the commission to sale process
- Learn about this history and heritage of Hamilton & Inches
- Understand the bespoke commission process
- Learn basic fundamentals in business and marketing
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- You must be in third year studying a jewellery or silversmithing related degree at a Scottish university.
REMUNERATION
- In addition to earning a Living Wage during your time with us, you will receive £1,500 towards your final project, payable via your university, a H&I Craft Academy certificate to show completion of the internship and employment reference for future opportunities.
TIMINGS
- 8-week internship dependent on availability
- July 1st - August 23rd (open to Edinburgh College of Art students only).
APPLICATION PROCESS
- To apply, submit your cover letter and CV for consideration. Should you be shortlisted, you will be interviewed by our workshop manager and a member of the silversmithing department.
OUR PARTNERS
- This course is supported by Edinburgh College of Art, Scottish Goldsmiths Trust, Edinburgh Assay Office and Craft Scotland.
Current Opportunities
Ever year, we run two internship programmes, in January and July. Open to third year students studying a relevant degree at a Scottish University, the programme offers you practical experience working at a jeweller and silversmith with over 156 years’ experience. Your internship will offer first hand access to learn from our silversmiths, goldsmiths, hand-engravers, polishers and wider team. Explore our current opportunities.
8-Week Silversmith Internship
DESCRIPTIONIf you are a third-year student studying a relevant degree at a Scottish university, you can apply for an 8-week paid internship in jewellery and silversmithing, culminating in a £1500 grant.
- DURATION:
8 weeks from 1st July 2024
- APPLICATION DEADLINE:
31st May 2024
- INTERNSHIP PERIOD:
8 weeks from 1st July 2024
- REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Third year student studying relevant degree at a Scottish university
Celebrating our Craft
Discover items we have created during our 156-year history, including pieces for author J.K. Rowling, trophies for legendary sporting events and more.
CELEBRATING OUR CRAFTCraft Your Future
Hamilton & Inches has been helping people craft their future since 1866. Find out more about our team and life at H&I and how our Craft Academy can help develop your skills further.
Application Form
Thank you for your interest in Hamilton & Inches. Please send us your CV and cover letter below. If you are shortlisted, a member of our team will be in touch to invite you to an interview with our workshop manager.
Register Your Interest
Interested in being part of the Hamilton & Inches family? Register your interest today by filling in your details below, and a member of our team will be in touch shortly. We look forward to hearing from you.
Application Form
Thank you for your interest in Hamilton & Inches. Please send us your CV and cover letter below. If you are shortlisted, a member of our team will be in touch to invite you to an interview with our workshop manager.