Jewellery Making Classes
Do you want to make your own jewellery? Perhaps you want to learn a creative skill that helps you to express yourself?
Through making jewellery in the basic level you will learn:
-Basic notions of Metallurgy.
-Melting and annealing metal.
-Forming metal, use of rolling mill.
-Soldering silver.
-Forging.
-Saw piercing drawing.
-Gemstone mosaic.
-Basic stone setting, bezel.
-Reticulation texture.
-Polishing and other finishes.
-Forming concave shape.
Why not try your hand at learning silversmithing through the process of making jewellery. Your jewellery can be as unique as you are.
My classes will give you the skills to craft beautiful wearable art that will stand the test of time.
Classes are organised through a program that I’ve designed to teach skills in a progressive, gradual way that takes students from basic level to advanced.
You don’t need any previous skills.
And you can start at any time of the year.
Learning is personalised, with a maximum of 3 students per class. The program is structured around each individual, so you can follow it at your own pace, month by month. The first 16 classes are considered to be the basic level. From there, you can continue to advanced, then expert levels.
Paola Raggo jewellery teacher
Paola Raggo a jewellery artist with 23 years of experience in teaching jewellery making and is the founder of two jewellery academies. She has vast experience as an artist as well, with several national and international exhibitions.
To know more of what I make : have a look at my jewellery here.
Class times
Classes are given once a week, from 9:30 to 12:30, and from 5:00 to 8:00. You enrol of a level at a time, and payment for each level is made before the first class.
Ask for available days, visits to the studio or any questions.
Prices
Whole beginner level (16 classes) is $1700. You will be able to make between 5 to 6 jewellery pieces in sterling silver. Materials included.
First and Second stage beginner level (8 classes each stage) is $880 per stage.
Try-out classes (2 classes) is $220 You can make a ring in just two classes.
Three hours each class.
Payment options
Payments options include cash, card (debit or credit) and direct deposit.
This includes the materials for the program: silver (the main metal we will use), resins, acrylics, copper, and all the basic materials. It excludes gold and gemstones. The studio is well equipped, so no need to bring any tools.
Students
Penny and Carol happy showing their creations
Native birds from Stradbroke island, made by Penny Gillespie. Jewellery student.
Mosaic ring made by Malinda Flynn, during the beginners level.