Top Jewellery Making Classes This Spring
Help wanted! Australia’s top ateliers need qualified jewellery makers
Avalon-based jewellery maker Natalie Marie made major waves last year, when longtime client Meghan Markle started showing off select pieces on “Suits” and on her social feed. Followers of Rachel Zane’s sleek fashion style went wild.
But despite her success, Natalie Marie laments that jewellery making is in danger of becoming a dying craft. Many artists’ ateliers have been in sore need of top talent, ever since jewellery creators became more inclined to launch their own brands, without going through the traditional route of starting out first as an apprentice to a master jeweller.
Apprenticeships are a tried-and-tested way for new jewellery makers to master the manufacturing side of the business and perfect the fundamentals of the discipline. Without new blood taking up the trade as a lifelong occupation, lapidary mentors will be left without heirs apparent.
If you’ve ever aspired of becoming a professional jewellery maker, now is a fantastic time to finally launch your career. Start feeding your curiosity with an in-person class near you in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, or Perth!
Upcoming Jewellery Making Classes
Melbourne
Beginners Wax Carving and Casting by Studio Kingfisher
Where: Studio Kingfisher, 13 Victoria Ave, Albert Park VIC 3206
When: Thursday, 21 November to Thursday, 12 December, 6:30PM - 9:00PM (2.5 hours x 4 Weeks)
Price: $420
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Resin Jewellery Workshop by Work-Shop
Where: Work-Shop Melbourne, 195 Argyle Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
When: Sunday, 3 November, 10:00AM-3:00PM (1.5 hours)
Price: $140, $130 Bring-A-Friend
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Felted Jewellery by Handweavers & Spinners Guild of Victoria
Where: Carlton Scout Hall, 12 Shakespeare St, Carlton North VIC 3054
When: Sunday, 16 January, 10:00AM-3:00PM (5.0 hours)
Price: $145
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Sydney
Resin Ear Candy Workshop by Candu Creative
Where: Candu, 53 King Street, Newtown NSW 2042
When: Saturday, 23 November, 12:00PM-2:30PM (2.5 hours)
Price: $150, $135 Bring-A-Friend
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Make a Ring in a Day by Masterful Makers
Where: Masterful Makers, 190 James St, Redfern NSW 2016
When: Sunday, 01 Nov 10:00AM-3:00PM (5.0 hours). Multiple dates available.
Price: $200
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Brisbane
Mini Embroideries by Hands On Brisbane
Where: The Gardens Club, 75 Gardens Point Rd, Brisbane QLD 4000
When: Sunday, 17 November, 10:30AM-12:30PM (2.0 hours)
Price: $46
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Polymer Clay Jewellery by Candu Creative
Where: Barnes, 914/916 Stanley St E, East Brisbane QLD 4169
When: Saturday, 08 February, 10:00AM-12:00PM (2.0 hours)
Price: $100
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Perth
“All Wrapped Up” Christmas Gift by Contemporary Metal
Where: Unit 6, 79/77 Howe St, Osborne Park WA 6017
When: Sunday, 01 December 10:00AM-3:00PM (5.0 hours)
Price: $230
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