Let Your Creativity Shine at Our Melbourne Jewellery Classes
Curious about ring making in Melbourne? Want to add handmade bracelets to your collection? If you’ve got a thing for shiny objects, you’e in good company! WeTeachMe brings together a wide range of jewellery classes in Melbourne, so you can experiment with techniques that match your style.
Take a ring-making workshop in Melbourne and learn how to size, shape, cast, and polish your very own wearable keepsake. Discover how to craft lampwork glass beads using a torch, or transform everyday objects into one-of-a-kind jewellery — the world is your (sparkly) oyster! Many workshops are beginner-friendly, and perfect for a fun date, a birthday treat, a hens party or a little solo creativity.
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Why Book Jewellery Classes on WeTeachMe?
Jewellery making often calls for specialist tools and equipment — and that's exactly what makes these classes so special. From metals and stones to blowtorches for ring casting, you’ll get hands-on access to all the jewellery materials you need, without having to buy a thing upfront. No commitment, no worries! All you need to do is get excited about the beautiful piece you'll soon bring home (and maybe sneak in a selfie with).
With expert makers guiding you step by step, you’ll learn new techniques in a relaxed, friendly setting — perfect for first-timers or anyone keen to try something different.
Melbourne: What's On — Immersive Experiences to Add to Your Events Calendar
Use our handy search tool to find jewellery-making classes near you. We offer jewellery classes in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Gold Coast, and Auckland. Booking is simple — choose a class, date and time that suits you, make the payment, and you're done! No hidden fees, and no surcharges.
If you can't make it in person or your city isn't featured here, our online jewellery making classes are a great option. We have an impressive range of on-demand classes for children and adults, each allowing you to learn at your own pace.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Melbourne offers a wide range of jewellery making techniques including polymer clay hand-shaping and bead making, UV resin and laser-cut acrylic work, lost wax casting and silversmithing, resin pouring with pigments and colour mixing, fused glass techniques with dichroic glass, porcelain wearables, stone setting and bezel creation, silver soldering, lampworking glass beads, precious metal clay (PMC3), bone and wood carving, enamelling, etching, and traditional pearl knotting. Most techniques have beginner classes available.
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Class durations vary by technique. Most beginner workshops run between 2.5 to 4 hours for single-session classes. Multi-week courses are available, such as the 6-week Porcelain Small Objects course meeting 2.5 hours per week. Specific classes range from 90-minute dichroic glass sessions to full-day workshops like the 4-hour Statement Earrings polymer clay class and the 3.5-hour resin jewellery workshops.
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Yes. The majority of jewellery making classes in Melbourne are designed for beginners with no experience necessary. Classes in polymer clay, resin, wax carving, silversmithing, stone setting, enamelling, bone carving, etching, and beaded jewellery all explicitly welcome absolute beginners. Instructors teach all foundational skills required to complete projects on the day.
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Your finished pieces depend on the class type. Polymer clay classes produce 1-2 completed necklaces or 2-4 pairs of earrings. Resin workshops yield earrings and pendants on the same day. Silversmithing and wax casting classes typically result in one finished ring or pair of earrings, with cast pieces available for pickup after off-site finishing. Fused glass classes produce 4 wearable pieces, and beaded jewellery classes yield completed necklaces and earring pairs within the session.
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Most classes include all materials and tools required. Polymer clay classes provide clay in 40+ colours plus findings and tools. Resin classes supply resin, pigments, moulds, and finishing equipment. Silversmithing classes provide metal, torches, files, and soldering equipment. Stone setting classes include stones and metal. Participants typically only need to bring an apron and enthusiasm. Some instructors may request students bring reference images or specific items for personalization.
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Yes. Multi-part course sequences are available. Wax carving and casting offers Part 1 (basics with standardized ring design) followed by Part 2 (soft waxes and custom designs). Advanced courses include Advanced Wax Carving Build Up Technique for bezel and faceted stone settings, Direct Stone Setting Into Wax for intermediate jewellers, and Granulated Ring Class requiring intermediate metalworking competency. Intermediate classes assume proficiency with jeweller's saws, files, hammers, and soldering.