Silver Jewellery Making Course: Beginners 101
Learn to make silver jewellery with our jewellery making short courses in Sydney!
This comprehensive course covers all you need to know about basic metalwork; perfect for anyone who would like to start the journey of silver jewellery making and design.
Learn in-depth the fundamentals of jewellery making such as piercing, filing, soldering, riveting, drilling and polishing as well as all about the equipment and tools used in class.
In class, you will apply the newly learnt techniques making first a copper ring as a sample and then your own silver ring and pendant or earring while being guided through each process step-by-step by our professional jeweller.
At the end of this course, you will go home with great knowledge and skills in basic jewellery making as well as your copper and silver pieces made in class.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this silver jewellery course, you should have:
- Knowledge of OHS in the silver jewellery studio
- Worked with metal
- Learnt a range of silver working techniques and skills
- Designed and made your own silver jewellery piece
Course content
What will be covered in this silver jewellery course?
- Metal cutting & forming
- Ring sizing
- Texturing, stamping & roller printing
- Soldering
- Drilling
- Polishing
- Finishing
Intended audience
Who is this silver jewellery course for?
This course is for beginners - no prior experience is necessary.
Please note that is course is not suitable for students under the age of 18 years.
Course venue
2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)
Please note: This course is held on the 2nd floor and is not wheelchair accessible. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Course materials
Materials provided
- Base metal (Cooper or Brass)
What to bring to class
Students must bring along the following:
- Twist Drill Bit in Two Sizes - 1mm and 1.5mm - Busch Bur Twist Drill - 203 - Twin Plaza Metals - Shop shop.twinplaza.com
- Small Mop Head - Hard - Felt Mounted Mop - Twin Plaza Metals - Shop shop.twinplaza.com
- Small Mop Head - Soft https://shop.twinplaza.com/product/felt-3-fold-mounted-mop-soft/
- Saw Blades #2/0 - bundles of 12 blades size 2/0 for $4.35 + GST each https://shop.twinplaza.com/product/super-pike-saw-blades/
Other items to bring along
- Masks, apron and safety goggles (optional)
- Pens, pencils and sketchbook/paper
- Fine point permanent marker
- Your ideas and creativity
Additional information
Please note the following:
- Please purchase your sterling silver piece at our front office or bring your own
- Other silver materials can be purchased from Palloys
- Closed-in shoes required
- Please wear old clothes
- Long hair must be tied back
Lunch
For Classes running all day, a 30-minute lunch break will take place halfway through the class. Students are encouraged to bring their own lunch, alternatively, there are cafes and takeaway restaurants nearby.
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The course fee includes your base metal (copper and brass. )
Please note: This class is held upstairs with no lift access. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Course testimonials:
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Tania said: Susanna was very patient and knowledgeable. It was very easy following her instruction and managed to complete several pieces.
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Eretta said: I really enjoyed this course. My teacher is highly knowledgeable, inspiring and lovely. I learnt to use many tools and techniques to make several unique memorable first pieces. I am very pleased that I took this class :) Highly recommended.
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Sharron said: I have been to a few classes with Lingjun and would highly recommend going to his classes if you want to make the most of your time. He is a lovely guy who is very knowledgeable and very patient. He makes sure he divides his time between all of the students. Thank you once again Lingjun.