Jewellery Summer School for Beginners

Jewellery Summer School for Beginners


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The Jewellery Summer School for Beginners introduces students to jewellery fundamentals during this 3-day summer school.  Students learn all the techniques they need to design and create a sterling silver ring as well as another project such as earrings or a pendant.

What do students learn?

  • Metal cutting – students are taught how to saw-pierce metal using professional jewellery saw frames
  • How to size your ring
  • Texturing and stamping – whether it’s a hammered texture or stamping with letter stamps on metal, we have a range of tools for students to experiment with
  • Roller printing – learn how to impress directly on metal using a specialist rolling mill. Print with feathers, leaves, fabric, art papers, hand-cut stencils and much more
  • Soldering – using professional jewellery torches, students learn how to anneal and solder metal to join the silver together to make a ring band.
  • Drilling
  • Forming metal – how to shape and dome metal
  • Finishing – learn how to file and use emery paper to give your ring a final finish
  • Patinate – use our special blackening compound to highlight parts of your design.

Details

6 hours x 3 Days

You will learn

  • How to hand-make silver jewellery
  • Learn all the fundamentals of jewellery making in this fun intensive 3 day jewellery course.
  • This course is a perfect introduction to jewellery making and jewellery design.

You will get

  • Base metal sheet and wire
  • Sterling silver for your first ring
  • 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
  • We provide safety equipment and training on how to use all relevant equipment.

Appropriate for

For those starting out on their jewellery making journey!


Preparation

What to bring

  • An apron
  • Covered shoes
  • Your ideas and creativity
  • LUNCH
  • A notebook and pen/pencil

What to wear

All students must wear proper enclosed shoes, long pants or skirts and have long hair tied back. Our warehouse has a concrete floor and can be hot in summer (we have fans) so please dress appropriately and bring along plenty of water.


Your Teacher

SquarePeg Studios

SquarePeg Studios

860 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.


4.9 (45 reviews)
Temeika
Jan 2026
awesome people and environment! So valuable and really gives you the fundamentals to have your own creative freedom
SquarePeg Studios Jan 2026

Hi Temeike, Thanks so much for your kind words! 😊 We’re really glad you enjoyed the course and found it valuable. It’s great to hear it gave you the fundamentals to explore your own creative freedom; that’s exactly what we hope for! We can’t wait to see what you make next!

Cynthia
Jan 2026
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SquarePeg Studios Jan 2026

Hi Cynthia, Thanks for the 5-star rating! 🌟 Your support means a lot to us. We can’t wait to welcome you back to another class soon!

Alison
Jan 2025
Great class, excellent tutor. Came away with lots of learnings and some cool pieces of jewellery
SquarePeg Studios Jan 2025

Hi Alison, Thanks so much for the great feedback! We’re stoked to hear you enjoyed the class and that you walked away with plenty of new skills and some cool pieces of jewellery. It’s always awesome to see how much everyone learns in such a short time. We hope you keep exploring your creativity, and we’d love to see you back in class sometime soon! 


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 – 7 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. 7 days before the class starts – No refunds, credits, or transfers

Within 7 days of the class start date - there will be no refunds, credits, or transfers

  • Due to the small class sizes and preparation required, we cannot refund, credit, or transfer bookings made within 7 days of the start date.

  • Refund Protection (if purchased) may still apply through WeTeachMe’s policy.

    • Students are welcome to send someone in their place if they cannot attend (subject to any class skillset pre-requisites being met)

E. 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 one-year validity

F. 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 one year, 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.


Gift Voucher Terms & Conditions can be found here: https://weteachme.com/pages/sales-and-refunds and via our FAQ information on our website.

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