Goldsmiths Institute Information Day & Silver Saturday Taster (for Year 11)

Aston University Goldsmiths Institute - Information Day & Silver Saturday Taster (for Year 11 Students & Parents)

Discover the T Level in Jewellery with Business Management.

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.

🕒Arrival & Refreshments from 10:00 am

🎫 Ticket Options

📢 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:

1. 10:30am
2. 11:30am
3. 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 — Silver Saturday + Presentation

🕙10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Ideal for students who want to experience the practical, creative, and hands-on side of the T Level.

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 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

Parent Information:

• Parents may attend the 10:30am presentation

• The Silver Saturday activities are students-only

• 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

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

📅 Saturday 31st January 2025

📍 Aston University Goldsmiths Institute, 2 Lister Street, Birmingham