Early Bird
Jewellery Studio: Beginners & Beyond Daytime
Description
Our Jewellery Studio ~ Beginners & Beyond Jewellery Making Daytime Course is designed to teach you the fundamentals of jewellery making and design. Over four weeks, you’ll learn everything you need to know about how to make your own silver ring. All tools and base metals are provided, as well as a strip of silver.
Lesson covers:
- 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
What you will learn
- Soldering – using special jewellery torches students learn how to anneal and solder metal to join the silver together to make a ring band and other jewellery
- All the fundamentals of jewellery making you need to know to allow you to make your own silver ring plus more
- Cutting, 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
What you will get
- 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
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.
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.
Your Teacher
Emily is a Sydney based contemporary jeweller who works with diverse materials and technologies such as 3D printing alongside traditional silversmithing. Her practice spans jewellery and object design. She has presented work in many group shows, as well as exhibiting solo.
Emily earned her Advanced Diploma in Jewellery & Object Design at The Design Centre Enmore (2014). Emily is a resident artist at SquarePeg Studios and teaches various classes in the studio’s classroom.
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,
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)
To secure their place, the customer must pay the course fees in full or in instalments via the payment plan option.
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.
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.
Cancellation and transfers.
30 days or more before class starts - Refund or Credit Note
SquarePeg Studios will accept written notification via email of cancellation up to one month before the class's start date.
SquarePeg will issue a refund of the fee paid minus a $30 booking fee and administration fee.
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.
21 - 30 days before class starts - Credit Note.
SquarePeg Studios will accept written notification via email of cancellation between 21 and 30 days before the class's start date.
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.
21 - 5 days before the class starts - Transfer subject to conditions.
SquarePeg Studios will accept written notification via email of a request to transfer.
Transfer of the student to another date will only be processed if the student's place in the course can be filled.
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.
SquarePeg Studios reserves the right to cancel any class.
SquarePeg will advise of class cancellation via email of cancellation as soon as practicable.
Please note that SquarePeg Studios does not accept responsibility for travel or accommodation expenses incurred.
In the event your class is cancelled, you will be offered a choice of the following;
Full Refund or
Transfer to the next available date or
Credit note with three years validity.
Hi Ruby, Wow, thank you so much for such an incredible review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience and were able to create three beautiful pieces in just 18 hours. It’s wonderful to know that the hands-on, step-by-step teaching helped unlock your creativity and inspire you again. Emily will be so pleased to hear your kind words – she’s truly passionate about sharing her knowledge. We can’t wait to welcome you back for the next course!
Hi Paola, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We appreciate your support and are so glad to hear you had a great experience. Looking forward to working with you again soon!
Hi Jan, Thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your class with us and gained not only the technique you wanted but also a wealth of extra tips and tricks.Your feedback means the world to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. If you ever have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. Take care, with warmest regards from us at SquarePeg Studios