Earring Workshop: Make Three Pairs

Learn how to make fabulous statement chandelier earrings - sustainable style in a Sydney inner west studio.



2 hours Location Summer Hill Class size 5 to 20 guests   $125 (Afterpay available)

Our statement earring workshop is the perfect Christmas gift for creatives and the truly earring-obsessed. Join a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to make designer-style earrings guaranteed to impress both yourself and your friends.
Led by Christine Smalley, a renowned jewellery designer and educator with over 25 years’ experience, the workshop explores a range of statement earring styles and professional assembly techniques. You’ll gain a clear understanding of earring anatomy, along with expert finishing tips to elevate your handmade pieces.
This immersive workshop is an opportunity to slow down, unleash your creativity, connect with like-minded creatives, and enjoy a relaxed, social experience. You'll receive all the materials needed and step by step tuition. The workshop is designed for all skill levels.
Working with sustainably sourced components from European artisans—including vintage and contemporary crystals, glass beads, and brass filigree with a modern-vintage twist—you’ll create three bold, beautifully crafted pairs of statement earrings that reflect your personal style.
Bring your besties, or book the workshop as a private and stylish hens party or milestone celebration. Discover the art of statement earring making and unlock your creativity at our jewellery workshop at the Summer Hill Flour Mill, Sydney.
Order add-ons for more jewellery making at home and collect them on the day of your class:
  • Earring part set (5pr) brass, gold, silver and/or surgical steel
  • Pliers
  • Extra beads or DIY Earring Kit
Please note:
  • A minimum of four participants is required to proceed with the class, ensuring an intimate setting for optimal learning.
  • For group bookings and Friday evenings, you can bring your own preferred drink, and we'll take care of the rest with a cheese platter and glasses.
  • Our studio in Summer Hill is also available for private bookings such as team-building activities and hens parties.
Don't miss out on this jewellery making experience with a local designer!
What you'll get
  • Enjoy a relaxed morning, afternoon or evening plus some sweet treats, in this small group hands-on earring workshop.
  • Leave with three amazing statement pair of earrings, loads of style inspiration, a spark of creative passion and the confidence to continue your jewellery making passion.
  • All materials supplied: Vintage, modern crystals, beads and brass filigree elements sourced from Europe.
  • Three statement pairs of earrings.
  • Step by step technical guidance and design tips.
  • Technique handouts with steps and style notes.
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Knowledge required
Suitable for everyone. No jewellery-making experience required.
What to bring
  • All materials and tools are supplied to use on the day.
  • Glasses if you wear them.
  • Notebook to take extra notes.
  • BYO tipple of choice for Friday evening classes.
Add-ons available for this class
  • Bead Mat ($3)
  • Earring Kit brass 5pr ($6)
  • Czech glass bead mix 'cool' ($10)
  • Czech glass bead mix 'warm' ($10)
  • Czech glass bead mix 'pastel' ($10)
  • Round Nose Plier ($24)
  • Wire Cutter ($30)
  • Flat Nose Plier ($24)
  • Tool Trio ($69)
  • Earring Kit silver plate (5pr) ($7)
  • Earring Kit surgical steel (5pr) ($8)
  • Tool Duo - Round + Flat Pliers w side cutter Aqua ($39)
You can add these when you book (optional).
Suitable for

This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.

Location

Paper Rock Scissors Art Studio - Studio 105/3 Mungo Scott Place, Summer Hill NSW

This venue is next to Lewisham West light rail stop and within walking distance from Lewisham and Summer Hill station (700m).

Your teacher can also travel within 25 kms of Summer Hill, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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  • 5/5 from Sarah Steinbeck, attended Jan 2025: Absolutley loved this workshop and love the earings we made. The instruction was exceptional. I look forward to doing another workshop with Christine. I would highly recommend this as a gift for others or yourself.
  • 5/5 from Jenny Seymour, attended May 2024: Christine is a great teacher and well organised so I really enjoyed my learning session making my earrings
  • 5/5 from Kim Leech, attended May 2024: Thoroughly enjoyed the class. Christine was lovely and so helpful. Def go again. Thank you
  • 5/5 from Zoe Holz, attended Jan 2024: Christine was fantastic! Such a wonderful woman. We all had a super fun time and were well supported throughout the whole class. Would highly recommend booking with Christine!
  • 5/5 from Virginia Baker-Woolf, attended Jan 2023: I really enjoyed the earrings class. Christine is a great teacher. The venue is great and Christine provides all tools and beds. I made three pairs of earrings and I'm pretty sure that repeating the processes in the class will mean I can make them on my own.
  • 5/5 from Suzanna Cashmore, attended Dec 2022: Christine is a wonderful teacher. She imparted her knowledge in a professional yet personable way. There was a perfect amount of time do complete the three pairs of earrings without rushing.
  • 5/5 from Julia Smith, attended Dec 2022: Fun way to spend an afternoon, excellent teacher, venue & supplies & 3 beautiful pairs to take home.
  • 5/5 from Elizabeth Mackenzie, attended Oct 2022: Christine was very helpful and friendly and checked we all understood techniques. Christine was very organised with kits and if someone wanted to vary their design a bit too. Would recommend this as a beginner and that you have 3 pairs of fabulous earrings at the end of class. Oh and the brownies were delicious too!
  • 5/5 from Alison Cowle, attended Sep 2022: Great class with a wide range of styles to choose from and all materials supplied. Supportive, positive instruction and help. (Plus brownies!)
  • 5/5 from Pamela Ah-Chok, attended Jan 2022: I thoroughly enjoyed the class with Christine. She provided good guidance, is very attentive and professional. Materials were provided for 3 pairs of earrings. The beads and earrings components are of good quality giving a beautiful definition to the finished pieces. I hope to be back soon for another class.
  • 5/5 from Amanda Barne, attended Feb 2021: We really enjoyed Christine's class on Monday night. She is lovely, very friendly and helpful! There were lots of ideas to choose from, and the equipment needed was all there. I will be back for sure!
  • 5/5 from Samantha Harris, attended Feb 2021: Super friendly and welcoming environment. Very helpful and calm teacher. Felt very involved as a solo student.
  • 5/5 from Danielle Gerber, attended Jan 2021: Great teacher! She was so lovely. Very welcoming and helpful. The materials were very good quality and the designs to pick from were stunning! I loved this course and would highly recommend it. We even got served home made chocolate brownies!
  • 5/5 from Wendy Moon, attended Dec 2020: I can't believe that I made 3 pairs of lovely statement earrings within 2.5 hours under the guidance of Christine who is so patient and knowledgeable. I would love to continue to make beautiful jewellery again with Christine as she uses good quality materials.
  • 5/5 from Melanie Young, attended Aug 2020: I went to this workshop with a friend of mine and we both really loved it. There were so many earrings to choose to make - and the teacher has great style so everything on offer was lovely. The workshop building is a nice space; pretty easy parking nearby and we had good social distancing throughout. Very happy with this class and love my new earrings.
  • 5/5 from Natasha Burtenshaw, attended Aug 2020: Great having interchangeable kits to choose from - made it easy to get started and learn techniques. Small class was lovely and felt like an excellent price point for the take home skills and product.
  • 5/5 from Fiona Fernandez, attended Feb 2020: The venue was great, with a lovely view and enough room for everyone. We made beautiful earrings and had a great selection of gorgeous beads to choose from. Chris is a great teacher too, showing each individually how to do things. I loved the class and the earrings I made.
  • 5/5 from Diana Mao, attended Feb 2020: I had a blast at Christine’s class and she helped me to make two beautiful earrings. Christine is a great teacher, very clear in her instructions and also so helpful to everyone. Love her energy and sense of style. Will definitely keep an eye out for future classes. Diana
  • 5/5 from Pam Forsyth, attended Jan 2020: Chris was brilliant. I really enjoyed my class. She has a delightful manner & I enjoyed her sense of design. Thank you.
  • 5/5 from Tamara Bishop, attended Jan 2020: I spent the entire day beading & making jewellery with Christine from Etelage as I did one course following the other neither disappointed. The beaded jewellery workshop was I nice introduction & skill set to take into the earring workshop which finished off the afternoon. Christine is very knowledgeable, friendly & patient but also very easy to approach if stuck in 'creative indecision'. All materials are provided. I still wear my creations & have made many more since.
  • 5/5 from Manijeh Karimi, attended Nov 2019: Really enjoyed the class. Defenately recommend it. Chris is a great teacher and the place is easy to find.
  • 5/5 from Sophia Ye, attended Apr 2019: Such a fun workshop resulting in some beautiful creations! Really nice relaxed atmosphere and studio.
  • 5/5 from Melanie Wolfenden, attended Apr 2019: Lovely morning making some beautiful earrings! Christine was very understanding and helpful throughout the whole process. Lots of fun - I definitely recommend!
  • 5/5 from Nina Liao, attended Mar 2019: I recently hosted a Hens party with Christine, and I could not be any happier with the event. I made a very last minute booking, and Christine was very efficient with her responses and everything was finalized within 2 days. The venue was beautiful, spacious and easy to find. The girls had the best time making vintage earrings while enjoying brownies and tea that was provided.I highly recommend this activity and won't hesitate to book again in the future. Thank you Christine for such a wonderful experience.
  • 5/5 from Katty Fisher, attended Jan 2019: The class was absolutely amazing. The Venue was great, clean tidy environment which was easy to find on the busy Main Street. Christine provided us with all the tools, great materials and guidance whenever we needed and she gave equal time to each of the students. We were also provided with afternoon tea and sparkling water in the class so it was a relaxing experience. It was a great value for money as I managed to make 3 pairs of earrings that I’m really happy with. Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Lauren, attended Sep 2018: This was such a great class, I really enjoyed making two pairs of unique earrings and learning a new creative skill! Chris was so friendly and taught earring making techniques really well and inspired us with lots of earring designs. Highly recommend!
Your teacher

Christine Smalley
Christine Smalley
(Etelage)

Inspiring Jewellery Designer, Educator and Stylist

4.9 (79)
female Women-owned

I am a community-spirited inner westie, jewellery designer, passionate educator, and sustainable style advocate. My jewellery workshops celebrate the maker culture, joy in creativity and craftsmanship of handmade.
The founder of the bespoke jewelry brand Etelage and a former jewelry and bead retailer in Newtown and Cronulla, I love sharing tips and insights on how to start a creative business, drawing from my experience in retail and brand building.
I am dedicated to creating hands-on workshops focused on jewellery making fundamentals and design tips. My goal is to foster a fun and engaging environment where participants can share ideas, be inspired, and let their imaginations run wild.
Fuelled with a passion for women to exude their notable and authentic style, my goal is to encourage all my students to awaken their creative soul and seek beauty, slow, artisan and local.
Workshops are held in a friendly and intimate studio space in the Summer Hill Flour Mill precinct. Alternatively, I offer a mobile service and can travel to your venue. (home, Airbnb or hotel for group bookings only)
With over 20 years teaching experience from TAFE, corporate and community groups to hens, milestone celebrations and kids parties participants craft unique, high-quality jewellery designs that tell a story.
Let's make and play together and unlock your inner creative!
Christine
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