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.
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, October 9, 2023 - Monday, December 4, 2023 no more places
8 Sessions Show sessions
Monday 9th Oct -
- (18:00 - 21:00)
Monday 16th Oct -
- (18:00 - 21:00)
Monday 23rd Oct -
- (18:00 - 21:00)
Monday 30th Oct -
- (18:00 - 21:00)
Monday 13th Nov -
- (18:00 - 21:00)
Monday 20th Nov -
- (18:00 - 21:00)
Monday 27th Nov -
- (18:00 - 21:00)
Monday 4th Dec -
- (18:00 - 21:00)
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - Tuesday, December 5, 2023 no more places
8 Sessions Show sessions
Tuesday 10th Oct -
- (14:00 - 17:00)
Tuesday 17th Oct -
- (14:00 - 17:00)
Tuesday 24th Oct -
- (14:00 - 17:00)
Tuesday 31st Oct -
- (14:00 - 17:00)
Tuesday 14th Nov -
- (14:00 - 17:00)
Tuesday 21st Nov -
- (14:00 - 17:00)
Tuesday 28th Nov -
- (14:00 - 17:00)
Tuesday 5th Dec -
- (14:00 - 17:00)
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - Tuesday, December 5, 2023 no more places
8 Sessions Show sessions
Tuesday 10th Oct -
- (18:00 - 21:00)
Tuesday 17th Oct -
- (18:00 - 21:00)
Tuesday 24th Oct -
- (18:00 - 21:00)
Tuesday 31st Oct -
- (18:00 - 21:00)
Tuesday 14th Nov -
- (18:00 - 21:00)
Tuesday 21st Nov -
- (18:00 - 21:00)
Tuesday 28th Nov -
- (18:00 - 21:00)
Tuesday 5th Dec -
- (18:00 - 21:00)
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 - Wednesday, November 29, 2023 no more places
8 Sessions Show sessions
Wednesday 11th Oct -
- (18:00 - 21:00)
Wednesday 18th Oct -
- (18:00 - 21:00)
Wednesday 25th Oct -
- (18:00 - 21:00)
Wednesday 1st Nov -
- (18:00 - 21:00)
Wednesday 8th Nov -
- (18:00 - 21:00)
Wednesday 15th Nov -
- (18:00 - 21:00)
Wednesday 22nd Nov -
- (18:00 - 21:00)
Wednesday 29th Nov -
- (18:00 - 21:00)