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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at $1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Q: What's the cancellation policy?
A: Free to cancel or reschedule up until 7 days before the class
Q: How long does the class run for, and what's the price?
A: 2.5 hours, $79 per guest
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Learn how to repair your jewellery and create new sustainable and stylish pieces
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2.5 hours
5 to 12 guests
$79
(Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)
What you'll do
Who doesn't have a stash of unworn and broken jewellery in their bottom drawer? Transform your inherited and pre-loved pieces into wearable art or unique statement pieces.Give your old jewellery a fresh lease of life and bring vintage charm to your modern designs. Repairing and recycling have become essential parts of the modern craft movement, offering a meaningful way to address sustainability and ethical consumption by ensuring beautiful materials don't go to waste.You don't need to spend a fortune on mint-condition pieces when you can pull apart, cut up, or restring what you already have.During the two-hour class, you will learn:
- How to make simple repairs to jewellery
- Loads of finishing touches and professional tips
- How to string beads on wire and finish off with a clasp
- How to convert clip ons to studs
- How to make a necklace or bracelet longer
- How to link charms and chain (linking is a technique used to make earrings, necklaces, bracelets and chokers)
- Restring a broken strand of beads (or some collected ones) on a strong flex cable stainless steel wire
- Add an extension chain for extra length in a short choker
- Change ear fittings to sterling silver or surgical steel if you have sensitive ears
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This class is not available for purchase
What you'll get
A bonus repair kit, in your choice of finish (brass or surgical steel) to:restring 1 necklacemake 1 pair of earrings- A selection of jewellery parts and stringing supplies.
- New skills and new jewels!
- Valuable tips in cleaning and preserving your jewellery.
- Knowledge of sustainable style.
- Tools supplied to use on the day.
- A sumptuous afternoon tea.
Knowledge required
No previous jewellery skills or experience in making is necessary.
What to bring
- Empty your jewellery box and bring along ALL your broken jewellery or things you want to recreate to make wearable again (note: not all jewellery may be repaired on the day).
- Unfinished projects you need advice on.
- Your enthusiasm!
- Glasses if you wear them.
- Notebook if you want to take additional notes.
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 gold plated (5pr) ($8)
- Earring Kit silver plate (5pr) ($7)
- Earring Kit surgical steel (5pr) ($8)
- Tool Duo - Round + Flat Pliers w side cutter Aqua ($39)
Suitable for
This class is great for a team building activity, birthday or hens party.
Location
Studio 105/3 Mungo Scott Place, Summer Hill NSW
This venue is within walking distance from Lewisham station (700m).
Your teacher
Christine Smalley
(Etelage)
(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!Christinexx
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