NSCAD University

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In short

NSCAD University in Halifax traces its origins to the Victoria School of Art and Design, founded in 1887 by Anna Leonowens, Helen Kenny and the sisters Ella and Eliza Ritchie. After a foundation year, students can major in Jewellery and Metalsmithing, which covers art jewellery, hollowware, product design, casting, enamelling, stone setting, chain-making, 3D printing and CNC milling in three interconnected jewellery studios. The university also teaches Ceramics, Textiles+Fashion (weaving, dyeing, printing and sewing) and Interdisciplinary Design.

Where

Halifax, Canada

Founded

1887

Crafts

Goldsmithing and jewelry · Ceramics and porcelain · Weaving and textiles

Website

nscad.ca

Email

info@nscad.ca

Source

School website · checked on 25/10/2026

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