Jewellery Summer School for Beginners
4 days Wednesday to Saturday, 10am to 4.00pm
The Beginners Jewellery Course introduces students to the fundamentals of jewellery during this 4 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 to metal using a specialist rolling mill. Print with feathers, leaves, fabric, art papers, hand cut stencils and much more
Soldering – using special 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
- How to hand-make silver jewellery
- Learn all the fundamentals of jewellery making in this fun intensive 4 day jewellery course.
- This course is a perfect introduction to jewellery making and jewellery design.
- 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.
- An apron
- Covered shoes
- Your ideas and creativity
- LUNCH
- A notebook and pen/pencil
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.
For those starting out on their jewellery making journey!
Vendor since 2016
SquarePeg Studios is a unique space for learning and making all things jewellery.
At SquarePeg Studios we have a passion for contemporary jewellery – making it and teaching others how to make it. Located in a Marrickville warehouse SquarePeg Studios is one of a kind in Sydney – a jewellery school as well as being home to 12 contemporary jewellers, we have excellent workshop facilities and some of the best tutors in Sydney.
Refund policy as per our Terms and Conditions
- The course fees must be paid in full on enrolment and are non-refundable.
- Notwithstanding section 1, the course fees may be refundable in the event that a course is cancelled or oversubscribed.
- We may cancel a course in the event that there is an insufficient number of students subscribed to the course.
- It is the responsibility of the student to attend each class in the course and no refund, or provision of any additional classes, is available for non-attendance of all or part of the course.
- All students must be over 16 years of age.
Conditions of Registration
- The course fees must be paid in full on enrolment and are non-refundable.
- Notwithstanding section 1, the course fees may be refundable in the event that a course is cancelled or oversubscribed.
- We may cancel a course in the event that there is an insufficient number of students subscribed to the course.
- It is the responsibility of the student to attend each class in the course and no refund, or provision of any additional classes, is available for non-attendance of all or part of the course.
- All students must be over 16 years of age.
14 January 2020 • Jewellery Summer School for Beginners
Danielle was a wonderful teacher! Incredibly knowledgeable and a great, calming energy to be around! She made sure to give each student the attention they needed, and answered every and all question (and there were many!) happily :). I love my final ring, and am so grateful for her help. I'll definitely be back!
09 January 2020 • Jewellery Summer School for Beginners
Very professional approach. I felt in very good experienced hands and enjoyed a great introduction into the world of silversmithing.
08 January 2019 • Jewellery Summer School for Beginners
The 4-day summer jewellery intensive was the perfect intro to working with silver. Emily was detailed, thorough and calm in her approach. Thanks for an inspiring few days!!