All Levels - Daytime Jewellery Making Atelier

All Levels - Daytime Jewellery Making Atelier


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Learn Jewellery Making and Become an Accomplished Artisan at our Jewellery Making Atelier.

This is a unique opportunity to spend one day a week working with Melanie Ihnen, a skilled and caring educator who is also a talented jeweller with her own practice. She will assist you in creating unique pieces no matter what level you are at. On Wednesdays join our slightly shorter (5 hour class) Jewellery Making Atelier, led by Momoko Hatano, bringing her extensive expertise & creativity to the class.

The Jewellery Making Atelier is an exciting course for students just starting their jewellery-making adventure or those at an intermediate level or above. Offering a broad range of subjects and techniques, participants are encouraged to produce – through the process of design and making – jewellery pieces that are individual in design and well-made.

Whether you’re working with Melanie on Thursday or Momoko on Wednesday, you’ll receive expert guidance and the opportunity to refine your skills.

Come and enjoy the camaraderie of making with like-minded people!

What makes SquarePeg Studios unique for learning jewellery making?

Our jewellery school is also a workshop with 14 contemporary jewellers in residence, so students have the opportunity to interact with professional makers and see the types of jewellery they are making.

Technical Skills Covered:

  • Basic jewellery skills such as sawing, filing, drilling, riveting, and soldering
  • Ring and bezel making
  • Advanced soldering and metal forming
  • Skills for making hollow forms and using the hydraulic press
  • Other techniques depending on the student’s needs

Design Skills Covered:

The goal is to provide participants with the appropriate knowledge and skills in order to:

  • Interpret design theory in a manner relevant for making jewellery
  • Develop problem-solving skills in relation to jewellery design and making
  • Perform metalworking techniques
  • Provide participants with skills for creative expression

For more information, please visit: Jewellery Making Atelier – Mixed Level Daytime Course.

We look forward to having you join us in this creative journey, whether you attend on Wednesday with Momoko or Thursday with Melanie!


Details
6 hours

You will learn

  • All the fundamentals of jewellery making
  • Design theory in a manner relevant for making jewellery
  • Problem solving skills in a creative and innovative manner in relation to jewellery design and making

You will get

  • New Students - Sterling Silver wire for first project, base metal sheet and wire
  • All the consumables you need to make your projects (ie saw blades, emery paper and drill bits) as well as all the hand tools and equipment you need.
  • Tea or coffee and yummy biscuits

Appropriate for

Perfect those with jewellery making experience wishing to consolidate and build on their knowledge. Limited Beginner enrolments available in this class


Preparation

What to bring

  • A notebook and pen/pencil
  • Covered shoes
  • Your ideas and creativity
  • We provide safety equipment and training on how to use all relevant equipment.

What to wear

We take safety very seriously at SquarePeg. All students must wear proper enclosed shoes (no sandals or thongs), long pants or skirts and have long hair tied back.


Your Teacher
SquarePeg Studios

SquarePeg Studios

846 reviews

SquarePeg Studios is a Sydney jewellery studio and school, established in 2011, we occupy a 200sq metre warehouse space in Marrickville. 

With studio spaces for 14 practising jewellers, a well-equipped workshop and busy jewellery school seeing around 50 students each week, SquarePeg Studios is a participatory community space created by and for the contemporary jewellery network of Sydney.

At SquarePeg Studios we have a passion for contemporary jewellery, we have excellent workshop facilities and a dedicated and talented team of tutors to help you learn everything you need to know to create your own jewellery designs in an inclusive and friendly environment.


5.0 (60 reviews)
Lisa
Oct 2025
I wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation for Mel and the experience I’ve had learning under her guidance over the past two terms. Mel brings such a calm, reassuring energy to her classes — creating an environment where learning feels both structured and creative. She encourages work that is well-made and thoughtfully executed, yet never demands perfection. This balance allows space for growth and confidence to develop naturally at the bench. Throughout my time with Mel, I’ve encountered many challenges — technical hurdles, repairs, and the occasional piece that didn’t go quite as planned. Each time, Mel has had a thoughtful, practical solution. She has an exceptional ability to see what can be repaired, reshaped, or reimagined, and to explain the process with clarity and patience. Her knowledge runs deep, and her generosity in sharing it makes every session deeply valuable. I leave her classes not only with new skills, but with a stronger sense of trust in my own making process. I feel very fortunate to be part of Square Peg Studios and to have the opportunity to learn from such an experienced and grounded teacher. Lisa Hammill “Learning with Mel at Square Peg has been a grounding, inspiring experience — structured yet creative, guided by calm expertise and endless patience.” — Lisa Hammill
SquarePeg Studios Nov 2025

Hi Lisa, thank you so much for sharing such a thoughtful and beautifully written review. It means a great deal to us and to Mel to hear how deeply her teaching style has supported your confidence, creativity, and enjoyment at the bench. Mel is incredibly dedicated to creating a calm, encouraging environment where students can explore new skills, troubleshoot challenges, and grow at their own pace. We’re so glad that her guidance has had such a positive impact on your learning experience. We feel very fortunate to have you as part of the Square Peg Studios community, and we look forward to seeing where your jewellery-making journey takes you next. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience!

Sarah
Oct 2025
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SquarePeg Studios Oct 2025

Hi Sarah, Thanks so much for your 5-star rating! We really appreciate your feedback and hope to see you back creating with us again soon. 

Jackie
Sep 2025
The wax cast in place course was great fun. This was a new technique for me and Momoko made sure we understood the process to help us and provided excellent practical demonstrations. Exciting to see all the classes work come back from the casters. Highly recomended
SquarePeg Studios Sep 2025

Thank you so much, Jackie! We’re thrilled you enjoyed exploring the wax cast-in-place technique with Momoko. It’s such an exciting process, and seeing everyone’s pieces returned from the casters is always a highlight. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to SquarePeg soon for more jewellery adventures


Terms

Cancellations & Refunds

If the organiser cancels the class:

You are entitled to a full refund.

If you can't attend the class:

You’re welcome to send someone in your place.

OR

  • A refund can be requested 30 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$50.00 applies.
  • A transfer can be requested 21 days before the class starts. An admin fee of AU$50.00 applies.
  • A credit note can be requested 21 days before the class starts. An admin fee of AU$50.00 applies.

No changes will be allowed after these times.

We recommend the refund upgrade option upon checkout in case you’re not able to attend the class. Learn more about refund upgrade option.

Terms & Conditions

SquarePeg Studios has provided the highest-level jewellery tuition since 2011. We bring professional jewellers and practising artists from near and far to provide our students with an excellent and diverse education in an inspiring and well-equipped learning environment.

The following terms and conditions must be adhered to on enrolling in a SquarePeg Studios Class:

For peace of mind enrolling, SquarePeg Studios recommends purchasing the optional refund protection offered by We Teach Me, our third-party booking platform, at checkout. (See We Teach Me terms and conditions)

  1. To secure their place, the customer must pay the course fees in full or in instalments via the payment plan option.
  2. Some courses and workshops require prior learning and have minimum age requirements. Therefore, please check the course description thoroughly before enrolling. These terms and conditions apply to all enrolments.
  3. It is the student's responsibility to attend all classes. No make-up classes, refunds, or credits are issued for non-attendance of all or part of the course or workshop. We recommend the optional refund protection if a student has health issues that may impact their attendance.

A. Cancellation and transfers: 30 days or more before class starts - Refund or Credit Note

i. SquarePeg Studios will accept written notification via email of cancellation up to one month before the class’s start date.
ii. SquarePeg will issue a refund of the fee paid minus a $50 booking fee and administration fee.
iii. If preferred, SquarePeg Studios will issue a credit note for the total fees paid. The credit note can be used for any course or workshop and is valid for twelve months from the issue date.

B. 21 – 30 days before class starts – Credit Note.

i. SquarePeg Studios will accept written notification via email of cancellation between 21 and 30 days before the class’s start date.
ii. SquarePeg Studios will issue a credit note for the fees paid, less the $50 administration fee. The credit note can be used for any course or workshop and is valid for twelve months from the issue date.

C. 21 – 5 days before the class starts – Transfer subject to conditions.

i. SquarePeg Studios will accept written notification via email of a request to transfer.
ii. Transfer of the student to another date will only be processed if the student’s place in the course can be filled.
iii. If the student’s place in the original booking can be filled, SquarePeg Studios will transfer the student to an alternate date within 12 months of the original booking and issue a $50 administration fee.

D. SquarePeg Studios reserves the right to cancel any class.
a. SquarePeg will advise of class cancellation via email of cancellation as soon as practicable.

i. Please note that SquarePeg Studios does not accept responsibility for travel or accommodation expenses incurred.
ii. In the event your class is cancelled, you will be offered a choice of the following;
iii. Full Refund or 1
iv. Transfer to the next available date or
v. Credit note with a three-year validity

E. In the case of a significant schedule change or if the student cannot attend the new start date entirely:

The student may choose from the following options:

I. A credit note valid for three years, or

ii. A transfer to another course or a future date within 12 months, or

iii. A full Refund.


Please note:

SquarePeg Studios does not accept responsibility for travel or accommodation expenses incurred due to schedule changes.


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