Organising

organising your collection
organising your jewellery

A question…

What happens when someone asks you about a piece of jewellery you bought years ago?

  • Do you remember where it is?
  • Can you recall its story, like the region it came from?
  • Could you quickly show someone a photo if you needed to for insurance or sale?

If your answer is “I’m not sure” or “I’d have to dig through my stuff,” you’re not alone. Many collectors find themselves overwhelmed by their collection. But the good news is: you can change that! And I’ve got everything you need laid out for you in this course.

I'm ready to get organised!

What’s in this course…?

Get an idea of the course in this short sneak preview! Use the controls on the video to enlarge the screen, crank up the volume or add captions. See what’s in store for you and what the course looks like!

easy steps to solid results

What will I learn?

I have designed this course to be step-by-step, practical, and manageable. By the end of the course, you’ll have everything you need to stay on top of your collection. I will show you how to set up a workable system with a simple spreadsheet. Which I made for you: I included downloadable, done-for-you templates for every step of the way, and practical tips and tricks coming from my years of experience with museum and private collections. But most of all, you will love the satisfaction of seeing your collection organised and knowing you are contributing to a better world!

So ready to get started!
future-proof your jewels

Step by step

Are your treasures scattered across drawers, boxes, or tucked away in random corners of your home…? Do your heirs even know what your jewellery represents, and why it matters to you? It’s time to get things going: at your own pace, whenever it suits you!

Simple strategies. Ready-to-go templates. You’re all set!

Learn to create a system that works for you in 12 short, sweet videos of 5 to 10 minutes. This isn’t just about creating an inventory—it’s about rediscovering the joy of your collection. It’s about protecting the future of heritage. You’re not alone in this, either. Many collectors struggle with the same, and feel a bit overwhelmed. The important thing is to start, and that’s exactly what you’re doing today.

You could be enjoying the first episode in 10 minutes from now….!

Gold nose ring with crescents, stars and a hand amulet, worn by the Bedouin of Palestine and Egypt, placed on an illustration of a Bedouin woman wearing a nose ring
about me

Your instructor

All classes are researched, prepared and taught by Sigrid van Roode. I have been presenting classes, courses, workshops and jewellery talks for over 25 years now.

I have worked on many museum and private collections, and have been professionally involved in collection management, inventory and photography – a background I’m sharing with you in this course!

But most of all: I understand that no collector is the same. That is why this course is not just a technical tutorial: I’m showing you exactly how to set up a system that works for you.

I believe jewellery is not just adornment, but an important historic source that needs to be confidently passed on the next generation – and I’m here to help!

Sigrid van Roode, wearing a blue and white necklace, sits at a table with books and looks at silver jewellery from Egypt and the Caucasus
simple strategies

Extra’s with the Organising course

E-book and template package

With this series of prerecorded tutorials, you will receive hands-on tips, and complete DFY-templates that are ready to go – inventory sheets, object files… all made for you so you can get started right away!

Bonus videos

Apart from the video lessons on how to set up a system that works for you, I have created bonus lessons: how to see if your jewellery is authentic, how to take great jewellery photos, a quick crash course in ID-ing jewellery…and more will be added: this course keeps on growing!

This course is definitely for you when:

  • you own, inherited or care for a collection of jewellery or dress from North Africa and Southwest Asia;
  • you work with dress and adornment from the region as curator, designer, dancer, instructor or collector;
  • you are thinking of the future of your collection, but don’t know where to start;
  • you think ‘did I not have something like this…?’ every now and then, but can’t seem find that particular piece;
  • you wished you had a way of organising all those bits and pieces of information on jewellery you find online and keep scattered all over your computer or on your desk;
  • you care about jewellery and cherish jewellery items as the heritage pieces they are.

Bring peace of mind to your future!

€29,50
Yes, I want to join!
accessible learning

Do I need some sort of knowledge?

No, you don’t! For this course, no prior knowledge is needed. This is an introductory course, aimed at presenting you with all the essential elements to start organising your own jewellery.

You will need access to a computer with a spreadsheet program (like Excel or Numbers) and a text program (like Word or Pages).

What does the course cover?

This is not just a technical tutorial: this course places you, the collector, front and centre. You are at the heart of your collection, so organising it all needs to make sense to you. Short videos walk you through the process step by step:

  • Ready for some peace of mind? The perfect reason to get organised
  • Setting your intention: your personal why
  • Preparations: everything you’ll need
  • Setting up your system: the basic digital infrastructure
  • Setting up your inventory sheet and creating record ID’s that work for you
  • Personalising your inventory sheet: what do you need?
  • Object files: which information to include that is relevant to you?
  • Object photos: how to get the essential photos, the easy way
  • Creating your storage plan: how to organise your collection and save space
  • Implementing your storage plan: labelling and packaging
  • Organising the process: practical tips & tricks
  • Creating your check-up and maintenance plan