Silver Jewellery: Precious Metal Clay Course

Learn how to craft something meaningful with our jewellery-making short courses in Sydney!

Discover the versatility of Precious Metal Clay (PMC) as you shape and texture it to craft stunning wearable jewellery. This user-friendly and highly malleable clay magically transforms into 99.9% pure silver, offering endless creative possibilities.

Under the guidance of an experienced tutor, embark on a journey through the design process from conception to completion. Learn various techniques to seamlessly translate your creative vision into a tangible jewellery piece, including the option to make a personalised pendant, pet tag, or earrings.

Leave the workshop with a finished piece of exquisite fine silver and a wealth of newly acquired skills. Immerse yourself in this hands-on experience, creating beautiful and one-of-a-kind jewellery in an inspiring environment.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this precious metal clay jewellery-making course, you should have:

• Gain an understanding of Precious Metal Clay and its capabilities.
• Expand on what you learned in the beginner's course on the use tools used with Precious Metal Clay.
• Learn and understand the essential safety procedures for handling Precious Metal Clay.
• Explore various artistic techniques applicable to Precious Metal Clay.
• Understand the advantages and disadvantages of using Precious Metal Clay compared to traditional silversmithing techniques for crafting pendants and earrings.
• Craft a pendant and a pair of earrings using Precious Metal Clay

Course content

What will be covered in this precious metal clay jewellery course?

• Proper handling of PMC
• Rolling
• Shaping
• Texturing
• Hole making
• Sanding/filing
• Torch firing
• Polishing highlight for PMC

Intended audience

Who is this precious metal clay jewellery course for?

This course is for complete beginners.

Please note that is course is not suitable for students under the age of 18yrs.

Course venue

Rozelle Campus

2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd in 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

• 15 grams of Precious Metal Clay. Students are welcome to bring their own if they wish to work with more.
• A selection of textured surfaces will be provided, though students may bring their own

What to bring to class

• Pens and pencils
• Notebook
• Selection of textures to impress into the clay (stamps, buttons, textured surfaces – items should be plastic, wood or fabric)

Additional information

Please note the following:

• Closed-in shoes required
• Please wear old clothes
• Long hair must be tied back
• Does not include stone-setting