CityEast Community College

Make exquisite porcelain jewellery and small sculptures in this course designed for those interested in jewellery making as well as those interested in exploring the unique properties of porcelain in ceramics. Techniques such as carving, inlay, printing, staining, joining and firing porcelain are all covered in this course. Additionally you will explore the use of jewellery findings and the resolving of your ideas to create your pieces. Materials Please bring $35 on the first night.... [More]

Build your silver smithing skills as you are introduced to the basic principles of making a silver bezel setting and setting the stone in the completed bezel. Students will be encouraged to explore their own designs. Pre-requisite: completion of Silver Work: Rings or Silver Work: Fundamentals course. Material costs are not included. Materials Pen, note pad. All other requirements are supplied by the College, including a set of comprehensive technical notes and all tools required for... [More]

Learn fundamental jewellery skills such as wax carving, casting clean-up and final polishing, as you design and make your own silver jewellery. Projects will include a ring band and pendant or brooch. Create a wax model of your own design that will be sent to a commercial caster to be reproduced in sterling silver. A mould will be created for each piece allowing you to recreate your original designs multiple times whenever you desire. Participants will be encouraged to undertake fur... [More]

A basic course in designing and making silver jewellery. Learn fundamental skills such as sawing, filing, soldering, polishing and saw piercing. Make a ring band, bracelets, earrings or pendants and, if time permits, another project of your own design. There are three suggested projects with a reasonable amount of freedom within the parameters of each exercise for you to come up with an original design. Material costs are not included. Materials Pen, note pad. $40 to cover material ... [More]

This two day workshop will have you creating your own fabulous resin jewellery, using pre-made moulds you will be able to make a selection of beads, bangles and rings. Learn about the different resins available, how to mix colours and imbed items into your pieces. Materials Please BRING ON THE DAY: Please bring a packed lunch as no close takeaway options. Pen, Paper Apron, old work shirt – please wear old clothes Eyewear protection Cheap Paint brush medium size Tweezers Scissors Opt... [More]

Imagine manipulating clay into whatever shape you wanted for your jewellery. Creating funky textures and then firing the clay with the final product being a piece of fine jewellery that is 99.9% pure silver. What once seemed like a fantasy is now possible using Silver Metal Clay. This hands on workshop will allow you to make several pieces of Jewellery, including pendants and earrings. Participants will also be taught how to hand fire their pieces so they can continue to work with t... [More]