Jewellery design and making

Next date: Friday, 16 October 2026 | 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of metal smithing, including jewellery design, terminology used and basic techniques such as sawing, annealing, soldering, filing and polishing. Students will then progress onto individual projects while learning more complex techniques.

Students are encouraged to explore non-traditional materials such as recycled metal, second-hand supplies and other foraged goods to make into wearable art. Christine works with each individual in the class to achieve their own unique jewellery pieces.

Open level

If you would like to book an additional course in the same Term, please contact the Art Centre for a discount code to apply to your second course booking.

A standard adult enrolment for one full 9-week term is $420. For pensioners with a current pension card, the fee is discounted to $315.

Materials required (If you are unsure, please speak to your tutor in week one)

Metal supplier - see list below

Copper sheet 1mm thick (approximately 100x100mm)
Sterling silver round wire 1mm wide (approximately 200mm long)
Silver solder wire .5 thickness EASY and HARD
Saw blades - I bundle size 2/0
Drill bits - one of each size 1mm; 1.5mm

Officeworks or newsagency

Note book, pen and pencil
Black marker - extra fine
Scissors - small
Small metal ruler
Extra fine basic brush

Bunnings

Safety glasses

Suppliers

1 : Australian Jewellery Suppliers - AJS first floor Dymocks Building, 428 George St, Sydney

2 : Twin Plaza Metals - first floor - 155 Castlereagh st, Sydney

3 : Koodak Jewellery Supplies (online - Melbourne)

Please wear long hair tied back and flat enclosed shoes, if you wear glasses don’t forget to bring them.

This class has a starter kit available for purchase! The following items are included:

Price: $85

Swiss Sawblades 2/0 - Bundle 12
1m Solder Wire - Easy 0.5mm
1m Solder Wire – Hard 0.5mm
250mm Sterling Silver Round Wire 1.0mm
2x Busch 203 Twist Drill – 1.0mm
2x Busch 203 Twist Drill - 1.5mm

Price is for kit only, please buy a full term ticket to secure a place in the class. Kit is only available for purchase to Art Centre students. Please refer to Terms and Conditions before buying.