Silversmithing Skills (Day Class)
Silversmithing Skills (Day Class)
Silversmithing Skills (Day Class)

Silversmithing Skills (Day Class)


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๐Ÿ‘ฅ Small Class Sizes ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Hands-On Learning ๐ŸŽจ Creative Atmosphere ๐Ÿ“š Expert Instructors

Come and learn silversmithing techniques with Philip Noakes, Silversmith with 45 years experience, whose high standard of work has been recognised by The Institute of Professional Goldsmiths(London). You can make;

  • a shallow copper bowl in a class,
  • a silver spoon in two to three classes,
  • a raised  beaker in three classes.

Design and make other objects/vessels in consultation with Philip. The number of classes will be discussed and agreed between the student and Philip Noakes.

The class is held on a Friday, and you can start at any time. You can purchase silver from the studio. Copper is included in the course charge.

Please note -This class is not a silver jewellery making class. 


Details
4 hours

You will learn

  • Come and learn silversmithing techniques.
  • Silversmithing techniques taught including raising, forming, seaming, forging and hammering.
  • Learn to make a shallow copper bowl, a silver spoon, a raised copper beaker or bowl.

You will get

  • Your silver or copper object to take home.
  • Expert instruction from Philip Noakes, silversmith and a Fellow of the Institute of Professional Goldsmiths (London).

Appropriate for

No experience necessary


Preparation

What to bring

  • Your interest to learn!
  • Images and ideas

What to wear

Closed in shoes, jeans/long pants and long hair tied back. The dress code is for your own safety.


Your Teacher
Contemporary Metal

Contemporary Metal

691 reviews

We are a contemporary jewellery studio and gallery run by local jeweller Philip Noakes, who has over forty years experience in making and teaching in the industry. Philip has exhibited extensively around Australia, and makes his own work and private commisions, as well as teaching from the studio.

Contemporary Metal offers jewellers and students access to a fully equipped studio including: rolling mill, soldering and melting torches, pendant drills, vacuum casting, vulcaniser and wax injector, hydraulic press, lathe, tumbler, polisher, ultrasonic, large dapping sets and lapidary equipment.

We have benches available for hire on a casual, weekly or ongoing basis.


5.0 (63 reviews)
Beau
Oct 2025
I made a small copper dish starting from a square of copper. I really enjoyed it and am very happy with the result. Doug's guidance and instruction was outstanding, and he and Phil gave me every encouragement.
Sam
May 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed the silversmithing class today, where we raised a copper bowl. I really appreciated the small class size (just two of us), where we had lots of hands-on instructions from our teacher. This would be a great class to book with a friend
Jessica
May 2025
Absolutely superb. Time flew as we were walked through all the steps to create our first copper masterpiece. Canโ€™t wait for more silversmithing courses!

Terms

Cancellations & Refunds

If the organiser cancels the class:

You are entitled to a transfer or credit note.

If you can't attend the class:

  • A refund can be requested 2 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$20.00 applies.
  • A transfer can be requested 2 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
  • A credit note can be requested 2 days before the class starts. Free of charge.

No changes will be allowed after these times.

Terms & Conditions

Anyone partaking in any classes or coming to any events at Contemporary Metal or organised by Contemporary Metal must agree to these terms and conditions.

1.) LIABILITY WAIVER

I agree to take on full responsibility for any damages, injuries and for physical and/or personal property, which I might incur whilst participating in classes and/or events organised by Contemporary Metal.

2.) PHOTO & VIDEO

I agree to give Contemporary Metal unrestricted publishing rights for any photographs or videos taken at Contemporary Metal classes and events or on Contemporary Metal's premises. (For use of Contemporary Metal marketing materials).


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