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Jewellery & Metal Short Courses
Level 1: Introduction to Silver Jewellery Making
Designed for the absolute beginner, this introductory course teaches you basic silver jewellery making skills and techniques, such as sawing, filing, soldering, forming and roller printing to achieve various textures and finishes. Students will design and make their own jewellery pieces, beginning with a simple silver ring, with the option of making a brooch, pendants or earrings for subsequent projects.
No prior experience required. All necessary tools and materials are supplied; students may choose to purchase additional silver if desired.
COST: $505
All materials supplied.
Ages 18+
Location: JamFactory Jewellery and Metal Studio
Teaching Studio 1, Level 2, 19 Morphett Street, Adelaide
Duration: 7 week course
TERM 3 PROGRAM COMING SOON
Level 2: Torch Enamelling & Experimental Casting
Designed for students who have completed the introductory course in silver jewellery, refine your jewellery-making and fabrication, and gain new skills in two specialised techniques. Students will learn how to create torch-fired enamel jewellery with a variety of colours and pattern applications, and experiment with a range of casting methods in molten metal in this 7-week course.
All required materials are supplied including copper, enamel, 25grams of sterling silver for casting and 30cm of sterling silver earring wire. You may choose to purchase extra silver for casting or findings for finished pieces if desired. Completion of our Level 1 Introduction to Silver Jewellery short course (7-week course or 4-day intensive) or equivalent basic jewellery skills essential.
COST: $550
All materials supplied.
Ages 18+
Location: JamFactory Jewellery and Metal Studio
Teaching Studio 1, Level 2, 19 Morphett Street, Adelaide
Duration: 7 weeks
TERM 3 PROGRAM COMING SOON
Chasing Masterclass with Julie Blyfield
Immerse yourself in the technique of chasing - a process of shaping and texturing metal without cutting or engraving the surface - with renowned jeweller and metalsmith Julie Blyfield. Suitable for participants with prior jewellery-making experience, this technique-based workshop will focus on experimentation and skills development.
Emphasis will be placed on experimentation, creating samples, concept development and class discussion; a final piece may be started if time permits. The repoussé process (hammering from the reverse side) will also be discussed, however the coursework will predominantly focus on chasing. Please note that the making of chasing tools will not be covered in this workshop, due to time constraints.
This session is suitable for students with basic jewellery making skills (or previous participants of JamFactory's level 1 silver jewellery course or equivalent experience).
COST: $220
Materials supplied; participants will need to bring their own chasing tools and pitch bowl.
Ages 18+
Location: Teaching Studio 1, level 2 JamFactory -19 Morphett Street, Adelaide
Duration: 1 x 5 hour session
TERM 3 PROGRAM COMING SOON
Silversmithing Intensive
Learn the ancient technique of silversmithing by raising a copper beaker in this four-day intensive course. Students will learn to raise a flat copper disc into a vessel by compressing and forming the metal with hammers and steel stakes. All materials are supplied including a 150mm x 1mm copper disc for forming your beaker. All skill levels are welcome from complete beginners to experienced jewellers; please note that the forming process takes time and requires repetitive hammering.
COST: $575
All materials supplied.
Ages 18+
Location: JamFactory Jewellery and Metal Studio
Teaching Studio 1, Level 2, 19 Morphett Street, Adelaide
Duration: 4 day intensive course
Time: 10.30AM-4PM (with a lunch break)
Dates: Monday-Thursday 8-11th July 2024
Tutor: Gretal Ferguson
Silver Ring Workshop
In this one-day workshop, students will create and take home a sterling silver ring to their own measurements (or create a piece to a specific ring size to gift to a friend) and have the opportunity to customise their creation with their chosen texture and surfacing.
Participants will be guided through silver jewellery techniques including sawing, shaping, forming secure joins through soldering, and learn how to create different surface textures and complete other finishing techniques such as oxidizing, sanding and polishing.
This class is suitable for complete beginners. All required materials are provided including a length of sterling silver wire to create your ring and a copper sheet to develop designs and practice different finishes.
COST: $250
All materials supplied.
Ages 18+
Location: JamFactory Jewellery and Metal Studio
Teaching Studio 1, Level 2, 19 Morphett Street, Adelaide
Duration: 6 hours (with lunch break)
TERM 3 PROGRAM COMING SOON
Brass Incense Holder
Create your own customised incense holder out of solid brass sheet in this single-day workshop. Participants will receive an introduction to basic metal fabrication and texturing techniques; learning how to cut, file and sand brass sheet to form an incense holder in a design of their choosing.
Students will be shown how to achieve a variety of forms by hand or machine tools such as a panbrake to shape metal with sharp, precise folds or smooth rounded curves, with the option to apply decorative techniques such as hammered finishes and stamps can be used to further individualise your piece.
This class is suitable for complete beginners. All required tools and materials are provided.
COST: $110
All materials supplied.
Ages 18+
Location: JamFactory Jewellery and Metal Studio -19 Morphett Street, Adelaide
Duration: 1 x 5 hour session (with a lunch break)
TERM 3 PROGRAM COMING SOON