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JEWELLERY | SILVERSMITH | 4 WEEK SERIES
(Private Dates Available)
Description
Learn the skills you need to get started with a creative jewellery practice of your own. Over the course of four weeks you will learn a variety of techniques and methods used by jewellers to create two rings and a pendant.
WEEK 1
Introduction to Lost Wax Casting - Learn how to create your own silver ring using the lost wax casting process. Students will be taught how to craft a unique piece of jewellery and how the ancient process of lost wax casting works to transform a wax model into a piece of jewellery. This class will empower you with the skills and knowledge to start your home jewellery practice and creative journey.
WEEK 2
Carve a Classic Domed Ring From Wax - Learn the art of reductive wax carving used by jewellers and artisans to create jewellery for millennia. This class will teach you some advanced techniques to further your practice in lost wax casting and jewellery making. The dome shaped ring is a classic piece of jewellery and a beautiful foundation for any jewellers collection, learn how to carve your own and finish your wax sculpture for casting.
WEEK 3
Make a Gem Embellished Pendant that will take your jewellery practice to the next level. Students will learn how to set precious gems into their wax models to be cast into place like magic.
WEEK 4
Finish Your Jewellery like a Pro at Home - Learn how to get your cast jewellery looking like it was made by a professional using basic tools and some equipment you can even find at the supermarket. In this class you will learn silver filing and polishing techniques as well as ways to make your jewellery stand out by adding patina and texture.
WHO IS RUNNING THIS WORKSHOP?
This workshop is being run by the Guild of Objects
The Guild of Objects is a social enterprise whose mission is to support artists and creatives in their creative journey.
All of our workshops are artist lead and the income that we generate from these workshops goes directly to supporting our creative community.
Our workshops are held in our amazing studio on Hardware Lane, Melbourne.
By participating in this workshop, you are supporting the creative community in Melbourne
You can find us online at Guild of Objects
YOUR GUILD EXPERIENCE
Our workshops are run out of our very cool and conveniently located studio in Hardware Lane, Melbourne.
We understand the importance of connection so our workshops are all limited to 12, that way you get one on one time with your teacher and have time to chat with the other participants.
Yes, of course, we serve you a sneaky glass of Prosecco or a cold beer, we cater for all our workshop participants.
So if you’re looking for a relaxed workshop experience in a really lovely location and the chance to meet new people then come along to the Guild
What you will learn
- Learn how to size a ring ~ Introduction to the lost wax casting technique
- Learn how to make a simple fingerprint band using soft wax ~ How to make a layered band using sheet wax ~ How to use tools to manipulate the wax
- Granulation and surface texturing ~ Resources for where to buy your own equipment and cast jewellery locally
What you will get
- Expert tuition from an experienced teacher!
- All materials provided.
- One Sterling Silver Ring and any additional models they make to take home and cast on their own.
You can opt to use the garage at 200 Queen St Melbourne Secure for more parking space. (Guild of Objects will not shoulder this expense)
Please note that unfortunately the building is not wheelchair accessible, as there is a flight of approximately 10 steps at the building's entrance.
What to bring
- Just your enthusiasm!
What to wear
Wear clothes you are comfortable making in, enclosed shoes and no loose items of clothing or jewellery for saftey.
Appropriate for
Open to everyone interested!
The Guild of Objects is a registered Social Enterprise
The Guild of Objects is a space that supports and holds space for all to pursue, source or explore their own innate creativity. The Guild provides a space for artists, craftspeople and makers to sell their products. The Guild runs workshops in a beautiful home like environment that gives everyone the opportunity to explore their own creativity and finally the Guild organises and runs design, craft and art tours to Japan, Bali and France in order to provide a forum to explore the world through a creative lens.
The Guild is a space that honours the notion of Connection through Creativity.
Connections with ones creativity, connection with ones self and connection to others through mutual pursuit.
Come and visit us at 67 Hardware Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000.
Guild Of Objects has an average rating of 4.9 for their other classes.
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If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
- A refund can be requested 3 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$25.00 applies.
- A transfer can be requested 1 day before the class starts. Free of charge.
- A credit note can be requested 1 day before the class starts. Free of charge.
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
You may be photographed at this event. Please advise us in writing prior to the workshop via email to objects@guildofobjects.com if you do not wish to be photographed prior to the Workshop taking place.
Cancellations - Guild of Objects reserves the right to cancel any scheduled workshop. In the event that the Guild of Objects cancels a workshop, you will be offered either a full refund or the opportunity to transfer into the next class.
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) RESPONSE
The Guild of Objects has put together an action plan to mitigate the risks from coronavirus (Covid-19).
The Guild of Objects acknowledges the health risks of people gathering together but sees events such as workshops are a vital part of our community and can continue to be a place of safety and enjoyment if everyone plays their part.
The objective of the Guild is to support Artists, Makers and Craftspeople and as such our workshops provide financial support for the artists who work with us.
At all our events we will be putting in place additional hygiene measures in order to help minimise the possibility of contamination. This will include hand washing facilities and an increase in the frequency of cleaning of shared spaces.
We have limited the number of participants at each workshop to 12 as this will ensure that we can maintain the recommended social distance between participants.
If you are ill or have been placed into home isolation the Guild will allow you to transfer into a later workshop or if you give us 48 hours’ notice we will provide a refund.
While we have put hygiene measures and increased our efforts to minimise contamination, attendance at our workshops is at your own risk.
We value your continued support in helping keep the Guild going during these difficult times.
Please remember that our online store remains open and will work tirelessly to ensure that there are no delays in dispatching your orders.
We will continue to update and change our policy as more information is known. Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support.