999 Silver Leaf Pendant or Earring Making Class

Create a beautiful piece of botanical silver jewellery from real leaves



2.5 hours

Class size 1 to 10 (public classes), 4 to 20

  $185 - $195 ($195 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $185/guest for 2+ guests) (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Discover the magic of transforming nature into wearable art in this relaxing, beginner-friendly jewellery workshop.
Using real leaves and fine silver clay, you'll create a delicate pendant or a pair of earrings that captures every vein, curve and tiny detail of your chosen botanical specimen.
Guided by award-winning Adelaide artist Shirley Wu, you'll learn a unique paint-on silver clay technique, gradually building layers of precious metal clay paste over a real leaf. As each layer dries, the silver begins to preserve the intricate textures and natural form of the leaf, transforming it into a timeless piece of jewellery you'll treasure for years to come.
Whether you bring a favourite leaf from your own garden or one collected on a bushwalk, every piece is completely unique and tells its own story.
To ensure the highest quality finish, firing and polishing are completed by Shirley after the workshop according to the studio firing schedule. Your finished jewellery will be ready to collect from the following day.

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What you'll get
*Your own handcrafted fine silver botanical pendant or pair of earrings
*10g of 999 fine silver clay paste to create one botanical pendant or one pair of small earrings
*Sterling silver pendant bail or sterling silver earring hooks and jump rings
*Learn the basics of silver clay using the paint-on leaf technique, including refining your piece and hole drilling.
*Professional kiln firing and polishing by Shirley after the workshop
* A jewellery box for your finished piece
* Home care instructions to help keep your piece looking its best
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Knowledge required
No jewellery making experience is needed. Shirley will guide you through every step in her Adelaide CBD studio filled with natural light, making this a wonderful experience for beginners, nature lovers, and anyone looking to slow down and create something meaningful.
What to bring
Please bring a few small, fresh leaves from your garden or a recent nature walk. Leaves around 3 cm are ideal, with a maximum size of 5 cm. Thick, textured leaves with visible vein patterns generally produce the best results, such as sage, mint, tiny fig leaf and geranium leaf.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, birthday or hens party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 12 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This experience would also be a cool gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Shirley Wu Jewellery, Pulteney Street, Adelaide SA

The studio is located at 1st floor access via stairs

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Shirley Wu Jewellery
Shirley Wu Jewellery

5.0 (120)
female Women-owned

Shirley Wu is an award-winning artist based in Adelaide, specialising in jewellery, glass art, and commissioned pieces. She has years of experience working with metal and glass, and has been leading jewellery workshops for three years, helping participants of all skill levels create unique, meaningful pieces.
Shirley’s workshops are fun, hands-on, and beginner-friendly with clear instructions, designed to help participants bring their ideas to life through silver-clay and contemporary jewellery-making techniques. Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill, create a one-of-a-kind jewellery piece, or explore the artistry of metal and glass, Shirley provides a supportive and engaging space for creative expression.
Shirley’s artistic practice explores transmigratory experiences, holistic healing, and meditative processes. Her art practice spans jewellery, installation, performance, video, and audio, often reflecting on her upbringing in a traditional Chinese patriarchal family and her evolving feminist awareness as an Asian immigrant.
Shirley holds a Master of Design (Contemporary Art) from the University of South Australia and a Bachelor of Arts in Jewellery & Accessories from Middlesex University, England. She is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including the Adelaide Fringe Best Workshop & Talk Award (2025), Pilchuck Glass School Scholarship (2024), and Brighton Jetty Emerging Artist Award (2022). She was also a finalist for the Fuse Glass Prize (2022) and the MilanoVetro-35 (2020).

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