Overview
Our Introductory Jewellery short course is designed for beginners. You will learn basic techniques, undergo a series of projects that result in finished jewellery pieces to be worn and admired.
Our Melbourne Polytechnic staff are professional jewellers and are highly regarded in the industry.
Suitable For
- Participants wanting to gain skills in Jewellery making
- Participants who want to expand on pre-existing knowledge
- Participants wanting to pathway into the Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design
Topics Covered
- Saw piercing
- Drilling
- Filing and finishing metal
- Simple surface texturing
- Silver soldering
- Ring making – bending and forming
- Metal doming
Projects Include
- Saw pierced brooch with riveted pin
- Sterling silver Russian wedding ring
- Sterling silver wire pendant
- Textured dome earrings
Course Outcomes
Participants will have gained the skills and knowledge to create their own jewellery and apply the techniques to other jewellery pieces.
A Certificate of Completion will be issued at the conclusion of the course.
Participants can create a folio of their work to present for entry into the Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design.
All classes are held in the Melbourne Polytechnic Jewellery Centre with access to full workshop facilities and wheel chair accessibility.
Transfers and Refunds
A refund or transfer is only possible if you apply at least 5 business days prior to the course commencing. A standard handling charge of 10% of the advertised course fee will be deducted from each refund. Requests for refunds or transfers made within five business days of the course start date will not be eligible.
Please Note:
When enrolling into this course under “Available Sessions” below, you must use a personal email address as your primary email address. You will not be able to receive your qualification with a work email address. My eQuals (the qualification platform) will not accept a work email.
Requirements
No prior knowledge or experience required.Jewellery Short Courses at Melbourne Polytechnic
Materials
All materials (including sterling silver) and tools will be provided.
Participants are to bring:
- A pencil
- Fine tip permanent marker
- Notebook
- Non-synthetic apron
- Safety goggles
Available sessions
Fairfield
Monday, April 29, 2024 - Monday, June 3, 2024 no more places
6 Sessions Show sessions
Monday 29th Apr -
- (18:00 - 21:00)
Monday 6th May -
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Monday 13th May -
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Monday 20th May -
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Monday 27th May -
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Monday 3rd Jun -
- (18:00 - 21:00)
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - Tuesday, June 4, 2024 no more places
6 Sessions Show sessions
Tuesday 30th Apr -
- (10:30 - 13:30)
Tuesday 7th May -
- (10:30 - 13:30)
Tuesday 14th May -
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Tuesday 21st May -
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Tuesday 28th May -
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Tuesday 4th Jun -
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Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - Tuesday, June 4, 2024 no more places
6 Sessions Show sessions
Tuesday 30th Apr -
- (18:00 - 21:00)
Tuesday 7th May -
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Tuesday 14th May -
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Tuesday 21st May -
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Tuesday 28th May -
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Tuesday 4th Jun -
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - Wednesday, June 5, 2024 no more places
6 Sessions Show sessions
Wednesday 1st May -
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Wednesday 8th May -
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Wednesday 15th May -
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Wednesday 22nd May -
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Wednesday 29th May -
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Wednesday 5th Jun -
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - Wednesday, June 5, 2024 no more places
6 Sessions Show sessions
Wednesday 1st May -
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Wednesday 8th May -
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Wednesday 15th May -
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Wednesday 22nd May -
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Wednesday 29th May -
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Wednesday 5th Jun -
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Thursday, May 9, 2024 - Thursday, June 13, 2024 no more places
6 Sessions Show sessions
Thursday 9th May -
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Thursday 16th May -
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Thursday 23rd May -
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Thursday 30th May -
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Thursday 6th Jun -
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Thursday 13th Jun -
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Monday, July 22, 2024 - Monday, August 26, 2024 Places available
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Monday 22nd Jul -
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Monday 29th Jul -
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Monday 5th Aug -
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Monday 12th Aug -
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Monday 19th Aug -
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Monday 26th Aug -
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Tuesday, July 23, 2024 - Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Places available
6 Sessions Show sessions
Tuesday 23rd Jul -
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Tuesday 30th Jul -
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Tuesday 6th Aug -
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Tuesday 13th Aug -
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Tuesday 20th Aug -
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Tuesday 27th Aug -
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Tuesday, July 23, 2024 - Tuesday, August 27, 2024 Places available
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Tuesday 23rd Jul -
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Tuesday 30th Jul -
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Tuesday 6th Aug -
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Tuesday 13th Aug -
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Tuesday 20th Aug -
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Tuesday 27th Aug -
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Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - Wednesday, August 28, 2024 Places available
6 Sessions Show sessions
Wednesday 24th Jul -
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Wednesday 31st Jul -
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Wednesday 7th Aug -
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Wednesday 14th Aug -
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Wednesday 21st Aug -
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Wednesday 28th Aug -
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Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - Wednesday, August 28, 2024 Places available
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Wednesday 24th Jul -
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Wednesday 31st Jul -
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Wednesday 7th Aug -
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Wednesday 14th Aug -
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Wednesday 21st Aug -
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Wednesday 28th Aug -
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Thursday, July 25, 2024 - Thursday, August 29, 2024 Places available
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Thursday 29th Aug -
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Monday, October 14, 2024 - Monday, November 18, 2024 Places available
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Monday 21st Oct -
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Monday 28th Oct -
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Monday 11th Nov -
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Monday 18th Nov -
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Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - Tuesday, November 26, 2024 Places available
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Tuesday 15th Oct -
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Tuesday 22nd Oct -
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Tuesday 29th Oct -
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Tuesday 12th Nov -
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Tuesday 19th Nov -
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Tuesday 26th Nov -
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Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - Tuesday, November 26, 2024 Places available
6 Sessions Show sessions
Tuesday 15th Oct -
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Tuesday 22nd Oct -
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Tuesday 29th Oct -
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Tuesday 12th Nov -
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Tuesday 19th Nov -
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Tuesday 26th Nov -
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Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Places available
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Wednesday 23rd Oct -
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Wednesday 30th Oct -
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Wednesday 6th Nov -
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Wednesday 13th Nov -
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Wednesday 20th Nov -
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Thursday, October 17, 2024 - Thursday, November 21, 2024 Places available
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Thursday 24th Oct -
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Thursday 31st Oct -
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Thursday 7th Nov -
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Thursday 14th Nov -
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Thursday 21st Nov -
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