Our Tutors » Goldsmith Tutors
Our Goldsmith Tutors are all invaluable members of our team at The School of Jewellery Ireland. Our team comprises of Deirdre O'Donnell, Eleanor Haworth, Lee Harding, Sé O'Donoghue, Paul Coyne, Breda Haugh and Sandy Pfaff.
As highly qualified active Trade Goldsmiths, each tutor is also trained to lead students through each course, introducing new skills with an emphasis on completing pieces of jewellery.
Deirdre O'Donnell - Head of School.
For over 30 years, Deirdre has specialised in creating bespoke jewellery using 18ct gold and platinum.
In 2011, Deirdre founded The School of Jewellery Ireland and has since built it's reputation as an enjoyable place to learn.
Eleanor Haworth
Eleanor Haworth, Goldsmith joined The School of Jewellery as a tutor in 2012.
Eleanor's work is influenced by Architectural and Ancient Heritage - her precision and desire for perfection make her an exacting Goldsmith and an invaluable member of the tutoring team.
Lee Harding
Lee Harding (on the right of the image) joined our team of tutors at The School of Jewellery in 2013. Lee teaches our stone setting and Jewellery and Goldsmith Skills Courses. He is an invaluable member of our team.
See some of Lee's work in our gallery here or on the DaCapo website www.dacapo.ie
Sé O'Donoghue
Sé O'Donoghue (on the left of the image) joined our team of tutors in 2013 and teaches our Computer Aided Design and Jewellery & Goldsmith Skills Courses. He is a patient tutor, a highly qualified Goldsmith and has a wealth of knowledge which he is happy to share.
See some of Sé's work in our gallery here or on the DaCapo website www.dacapo.ie
Paul Coyne
Paul Coyne joined The School of Jewellery Ireland in 2015, and tutors classes in the Part-time Jewellery and Goldsmith Skills Courses.
He is an excellent tutor and a great addition to the tutoring team.
Breda Haugh
Breda Haugh joined The School of Jewellery in 2016 as a Goldsmith Skills Tutor.
She has been working as a jeweller and designer in Ireland for many years. Her jewellery is strongly influenced by an interest in cultural studies, modern design and travel.
Sandy Pfaff
Sandy Pfaff joined the School as a part-time Goldsmith Skills course tutor in 2017. She is patient and precise in her work, making her an excellent tutor and a great addition to our tutoring team.