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Jewellery Making Introductory Short Course
18 hours of tuition over 6 x consecutive Monday nights starting
Monday 8th August 2022 from 6.00pm to 9.00pm

 Bookings are made directly with John or through the Artisans of Australia Gallery via below link.
https://checkout.square.site/merchant/AXHJN8931RG15/checkout/HASNRNCFSWWKEXVHTIUTBKTT
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Studio location
Artisans of Australia
33 Murradoc Rd
Drysdale  3222

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info@johnmcaleer.com.au


In the Bellarine Peninsula's only ongoing Jewellery making course you will spend 3 hours a night for 6 x consecutive Monday nights in the studio with John, in this time you will learn many of the fundamentals needed in creating multiple pierces of jewellery. Since starting offering jewellery making classes John has found the desire to learn 'that little bit more' has been a high priority for many of our previous attendees. So with that ringing in his ears he has put together this short introductory course for you all. Whether it's to have a bit of fun and reward yourself with some personally made jewellery, or to actually delve deeper and decide whether Jewellery making could be an ongoing career for you, this is the class you need...

In Johns fully equipped studio you will make 2 x different styles of Rings and a pair of hanging Earrings and will learn the techniques required to
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  • Use a rolling mill
  • Use a vernier calliper for measuring
  • Use a saw  and cut your designs from flat metal
  • File and emery
  • Drill
  • Create textures with hammers and/or burs
  • Anneal and solder
  • Use formulas to estimate and measure to your exact finger size
  • Make wire 
  • Plus countless other techniques needed to create your pieces

This truely is a great insight into what's required in becoming a working Jeweller and as such it is an experience that is not often offered. The course will give you a small insight into how Jewellery is constructed, you will learn new skills, you will have a chance to ask questions concerning the Industry, you will totally surprise yourself with your results and you will have a blast doing so. Our workshops have been greatly received and enjoyed by numerous people already since inception, with some attendees returning for up to 4 individual classes, testament to the great value and enjoyment they have had.

No previous experience is necessary on your part, you will be guided by a craftsman operating in the Jewellery industry for 38 years, running his own business for 27 of those years and delivering custom made Jewellery to countless families, couples and individuals.

Workshop inclusions:
  • Coffee/tea refreshments
  • Use of all tools and equipment
  • All Sterling Silver required to create 3 x individual pieces
  • 18 hours of tuition

This workshop is scheduled to start the following date.
Monday 8th August 2022 
​6.00pm to 9.00pm


Finishing on
Monday 12th September 2022
6.00pm to 9.00pm



Classes are kept small to ensure you have a memorable experience and the aim is for you to leave at the end of the course with a greater insight into the Jewellery Industry

Minimum class number of 3 is a pre-requisite for running of the class, if numbers are not met we will work with you to reschedule your class to another suitable release.

​Cost $895.00 all inclusive

$200.00 deposit required at time of booking
Balance 1 x week prior to class start.
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Hours

Appointment only

Telephone

Calls strictly business hours only please
​0401 370 731

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