Gemological Science International (GSI), a leading gemmological organisation, met with a staggering response to its jewellery design workshop conducted free of cost at the GSI Knowledge Centre, Mumbai.
The workshop, meticulously planned and executed by Raja Gondkar, head of GSI education, saw a crowd from all age groups. The workshop covered basic techniques of sketching with an array of materials from stencils to tools. It was attended by highly trained and qualified students as well as jewellery aficionados who sketched unique and remarkable designs of their own. Gondkar said, “Illustrating jewellery is one of the most fundamental stages introduced to students in all jewellery designing institutes. This sets the foundation for every designer to make the best possible resulting piece. At GSI, we are helping the students to ensure perfection in their creative efforts so that they stand a good chance to craft the end product.” Devika Desai, a student attendee added, “GSI Knowledge Centre is a wonderful outlet for learning and creativity. The value of creating simple indescribable designs is something I learned from this workshop.”
The workshop is setting a benchmark in the industry for freehand designs and hopes to attract all those who are interested in designs and would like to pursue a career in jewellery designing.