Winter School at SquarePeg Studios

Winter School at SquarePeg Studios

Join our 4-week Winter School in August

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Description

Our Winter School is designed to present an exciting cross-section of our most popular classes covering key fundamental classes as well as specialist workshops on jewellery making and design. Over four weeks, select which focus class/es you will join. Winter School at SquarePeg Studios is the perfect time to learn new skills at an unbeatable price.

Lesson covers:

  • Monday Evenings (6.30pm to 9.30pm) ~ Carve a Silver Ring - wax carving for lost wax casting - foundation course 
  • Tuesday Evenings (6.30pm to 9.30pm) ~ Beginners & Beyond - jewellery fabrication in Sterling Silver - foundation course
  • Wednesday Daytime (10am to 2.30pm) ~ Jewellery Studio - Daytime Beginners & Beyond - jewellery fabrication in Sterling Silver - foundation course
  • Wednesday Evenings (6.30pm to 9.30pm) ~ Kiln Fired Liquid Enamel - kiln-fired colour - foundation course 
  • Thursday Daytime (10am to 4pm) ~ Metal Magic: Crafting a Hollow Form Ring - improve your soldering and metal working skills whilst creating a beautiful, sculptural hand-formed ring - intermediate course
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What you will learn

  • Monday Evenings (6.30pm to 9.30pm) ~ Carve a Silver Ring – wax carving for lost wax casting – foundation course
  • Tuesday Evenings (6.30pm to 9.30pm) ~ Beginners & Beyond – silver smithy fabrication – foundation course
  • Wednesday Evenings (6.30pm to 9.30pm) ~ Liquid Enamel – kiln-fired colour – foundation course

What you will get

  • Base metal sheet and wire
  • Sterling silver for your first ring in Beginners & Beyond
  • 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

What to bring

  • A notebook and pen/pencil
  • Covered shoes
  • Your ideas and creativity
  • We provide safety equipment and training on how to use all relevant equipment.

What to wear

All students must wear enclosed shoes, long pants or skirts and have long hair tied back. Our warehouse has a concrete floor and can be cold in winter (we have some heating!) and hot in summer so please dress appropriately

Appropriate for

No previous experience in design or jewellery making is required for most of our Winter School classes


SquarePeg Studios

4.9
(760 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.

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4.7 (7 reviews)
Jackierated it
24 Aug 2024
Winter school term was a good way to keep occupied in winter. With it being a shorter term it meant you needed to be focussed on the project. I really enjoy that each term there is a new concept/skill that we can interpret in our work. Mel is a very patient and supportive teacher.
Kimrated it
23 Aug 2024
A series of classes, facilities are great and wonderful teacher in Mel, I learn't so much and can't wait to come back for more.
Caseyrated it
21 Aug 2024
Loved winter school! We did the wax carving ring class and thoroughly enjoyed it. Emily was a great teacher and explained things well. Will definitely be back :)
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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$30.00 applies.
  • A transfer can be requested 21 days before the class starts. An admin fee of AU$30.00 applies.
  • A credit note can be requested 21 days before the class starts. An admin fee of AU$30.00 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,

  1. 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)

  2. To secure their place, the customer must pay the course fees in full or in instalments via the payment plan option.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Cancellation and transfers.

    1. 30 days or more before class starts - Refund or Credit Note

      1. SquarePeg Studios will accept written notification via email of cancellation up to one month before the class's start date.

      2. SquarePeg will issue a refund of the fee paid minus a $30 booking fee and administration fee.

      3. 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.

    2. 21 - 30 days before class starts - Credit Note.

      1. SquarePeg Studios will accept written notification via email of cancellation between 21 and 30 days before the class's start date. 

      2. SquarePeg Studios will issue a credit note for the fees paid, less the $30 administration fee. The credit note can be used for any course or workshop and is valid for twelve months from the issue date.

    3. 21 - 5 days before the class starts - Transfer subject to conditions.

      1. SquarePeg Studios will accept written notification via email of a request to transfer.

      2. Transfer of the student to another date will only be processed if the student's place in the course can be filled.

      3. 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.

  6. SquarePeg Studios reserves the right to cancel any class. 

    1. SquarePeg will advise of class cancellation via email of cancellation as soon as practicable. 

      1. Please note that SquarePeg Studios does not accept responsibility for travel or accommodation expenses incurred.

      2. In the event your class is cancelled, you will be offered a choice of the following;

      3. Full Refund or 

      4. Transfer to the next available date or

      5. Credit note with three years validity.

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