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Frequently Asked Questions

• What materials are provided in jewellery making classes?

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  Material provision varies by course level. Stage 1 students of the Introduction to Jewellery Making course receive all materials and equipment provided. Stage 2 students pay for silver based on weight. Beginner courses including the Jewellery Taster, Beginners Evening Course, and Weekend Beginners all provide tools, base metals, and a strip of silver. Specialist workshops like the Stacker Rings and Hammered Bangle include silver in the workshop cost. Advanced courses (Stages 4-9) charge a $30 consumable fee per course.

• How long do introductory jewellery making courses typically run?

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  Introductory courses vary in duration. The Jewellery Taster is a single 3-hour session. Beginner courses typically run 7-8 weeks (20 hours total), meeting once weekly for 2.5-3 hours. The Introduction to Jewellery Making Stages 1, 2, and 3 each consist of five-week courses with 3.5-hour classes per week. Weekend Beginners compress the fundamentals into 3 full days. One-day intensive workshops like 'Make a Ring in a Day' provide hands-on experience in a single session.

• What is the cost structure for jewellery making classes?

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  Costs range based on course type and duration. Single taster sessions cost $220 for 3 hours. Eight-week beginner evening courses cost $615. Five-week stage courses (Stages 1-9) cost $513 each (including GST), with an additional $30 consumable charge per course from Stage 4 onward. One-day workshops vary from $220 to approximately $400 depending on the specialization. Longer intensive courses like the Wax Carving and Casting two-day workshop and four-day Wax Carving for Jewels workshop have pricing determined per program.

• What skills and techniques are taught in beginner jewellery classes?

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  Core beginner techniques include: saw piercing/metal cutting using jewellery saw frames; soldering using professional jewellery torches with annealing processes; filing and finishing with emery paper; roller printing to impress textures onto metal; texturing and stamping with hammers and letter stamps; ring sizing and shaping; patination using blackening compounds; and polishing. Different courses emphasize different techniques—some focus on ring-making, others on earrings or bangles, and specialized courses cover wax carving, resin casting, or polymer clay methods.

• What is the maximum class size for jewellery making courses?

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  Class sizes are intentionally kept small for hands-on instruction. The Jewellery Taster maintains a maximum of 7 students. The Learn to Make Jewellery and Designing Jewellery in Wax courses cap at maximum 10-11 students. The All Levels Daytime Jewellery Making Atelier accommodates small groups for personalized instruction. Most three-hour workshops limit enrollment to 7-8 students. Resin jewellery workshops typically cap at 15 participants maximum. Small cohorts ensure adequate access to equipment and individual tutor guidance.

• Do I need previous experience to enroll in jewellery making classes?

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  No formal experience is required for most beginner classes. The Jewellery Taster, Learn to Make Jewellery, Beginners Evening Course, Weekend Beginners, and Jewellery Summer School for Beginners explicitly state there are no formal entry requirements or prerequisites. Students do not need to be artistic or creative. However, advanced courses like Gypsy Setting (Gem Setting Workshop) require intermediate-level skills, and the Consolidate & Advance courses (Stages 4-9) assume completion of earlier stages or equivalent foundational knowledge in soldering, sawing, and metal work.