Earring Workshop: Make Three Pairs

Learn how to make fabulous designer earrings from linear and drop, to chandelier and beaded fringe styles, which will impress you as well as your friends, in a brand new studio at the Flour Mill Summer Hill.

Choose from a selection of uniquely designed kits using elements from our creative toolbox. Think vintage and modern crystals, glass beads and brass filigree, sustainably sourced from Europe with a vintage modern twist.

Designer and educator, Christine Smalley will guide you to create unique, wearable, and totally YOU earrings. Prepare to slow down, get creative and have loads of fun making jewellery that expresses your innate style.

What you'll make
Make three pairs of fabulous statement earrings, which will impress you as well as your friends made from gorgeous materials.

BONUS
Receive a complimentary student participant pack on the day of your class which will help you get started in jewellery making:

• Booklet of inspiration from beads, techniques and design tips
• Bookmark
• Instruction sheets on techniques learnt
• Discount codes for online jewellery making purchases and future workshop bookings

During this workshop in Sydney's Inner West, you will learn:

• Anatomy of earrings
• Types of earring styles
• Various techniques
• How to build on basic earring designs to create statement pieces
• How to link beads and charms together
• Professional tips on earring assembly and design
• About different jewellery parts and how to use them
• Different elements from beads to charms and why they are your sustainable and ethical style choice

Optional Extras
Make a day of it and drop by a market.
Summer Hill
If your class falls on a 1st or 3rd Sunday, drop by the Summer Hill Markets.
Open 9am-1pm
Buy artisan food, produce and products made by local makers and creators.

Rozelle
Rozelle Collectors Market
Outdoor second hand, bric-a-brac and antique market.
Every Saturday 9am - 3pm

Rozelle Farmers Market
Every Sunday 9am – 2pm
Rozelle Public School

Order add-ons for more jewellery making at home and collect them on the day of your class.

• Earring part set (5pr) brass, and/or surgical steel
• Round nose pliers
• Extra beads or DIY Earring Kit

Please note:
- A minimum of four participants is required to go ahead and a maximum of eight due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- The class is super intimate, so you could book out a whole session for just you and your besties.
- For group bookings and Friday evenings: bring your own preferred tipple and we will organise the rest! (cheese platter and glasses)
- We can also cater for exclusive team building activities for your corporate office or fantastic hens party ideas at your venue, Summer Hill or Rozelle.
- On balmy nights we open up the air-conditioned studio to cool breezes.


Covid update
After months of lockdown in NSW, we're excited to be safely reopening the doors and resume classes.

• In adhering to NSW government guidelines for COVID safety measures, we ask that you maintain social distancing and use hand sanitiser (provided).

• Earring Kit brass 5pr ($6)
• Earring Kit 5 pr surgical steel ($6)
• Czech glass bead mix 'cool' ($10)
• Czech glass bead mix 'warm' ($10)
• Czech glass bead mix 'pastel' ($10)
• Round Nose Plier ($22)

You can add these when you book (optional).
 
Suitable for everyone. No jewellery-making experience required.
 

• Enjoy a relaxed afternoon or evening, plus some sweet treats or cheese platter, in this small group hands-on earring workshop.
• Leave with amazing pieces of jewellery, loads of style inspiration and a spark of creative passion. - All materials: Vintage, modern crystals, beads and brass filigree elements sourced from Europe.
• Three statement pairs of earrings.
• Technique handouts with steps and style notes.
• Discount code for your next Etelage workshop booking and online purchases.

• 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.

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a birthday or hens party.

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