Silver Jewellery Making Course: Wax Modelling

Learn how to hand make jewellery and personalise your silver pieces.


Gavin Fisher
Sydney Community College
Sydney Community College
4.8 (279)
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3 x 3 hours Class size 5 to 20 guests       $399

Are you looking for fun things to do in Sydney? Why not try out this silver jewellery making course and learn how to personalise your outfits with your own handmade jewellery!
In this hands-on five-part course, you will be guided through the step-by-step process of creating your own silver ring or pendant by an expert silversmith. You will get the chance to get in touch with your creative side by designing and carving a wax ring or pendant, which will then be cast in sterling silver. You will then get to add any finishing touches before you polish the final piece.
What you will learn in this course:
  • Practicing wax and casting techniques
  • How to make rings from strips of wax sheet
  • Working with tube wax and carving tools to create a unique ring or pendant design
  • Clean up castings
  • Finish and polish silver castings
  • How to manufacture designs for sale
If you're looking for unique birthday gift ideas in Sydney or maybe you just want to learn a new skill for yourself, then this silver jewellery making course ticks all the boxes. You'll finish this class feeling creatively fulfilled and maybe even inspired to put your jewellery-designing skills to use and continue making your own unique jewellery designs at home!
Please note: The cost of the sterling silver casting will vary depending on its size and weight. Please feel free to discuss your project with your tutor to estimate your costs. All students must be over 18+ years of age.
What you'll get
  • Guidance from an expert.
  • All materials and tools are provided (Sterling silver casting not included).
  • Your own beautiful piece of silver jewellery to take home and wear every day!
Knowledge required
This course is designed for all levels, including beginners.
What to bring
  • The cost of the castings at the last session (varies depending on size and weight, currently the price of metal per gram is $1.75Sep 2020).
  • Masks, apron and safety goggles.
  • You will need to wear enclosed shoes, old clothes you don't mind getting dirty and tie up long hair.
Session repeats

This class series runs over 3 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Suitable for

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

Location

Sydney Community College - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle NSW

Silver Jewellery Making Course: Wax Modelling location
More about this class

This class is new, and this teacher has 279 reviews for their other experiences - which you can see here.

This class is also covered by ClassBento's money-back guarantee.

Your teacher

Gavin Fisher

Gavin Fisher


Gavin began his jewellery career in Sydney and has since worked in Vancouver, Canada and also in New York City, USA. While being in NYC, Gavin loved sharing his expertise with others teaching jewellery making classes at private jewellery schools. Teaching jewellery skills to the young, old and in between is something he found extremely rewarding.

After his return to Sydney, he opened his own studio and joined the College to share his passion and knowledge with you.
Over 20 years of experience has made Gavin an expert craftsman in creating custom jewellery, restoring heirlooms, setting gemstones, and remodelling worn or damaged jewellery.
Now, with his help you will create a jewellery piece that is as unique as you are!!




Your host

Sydney Community College
Sydney Community College

4.8 (279)
5k likes

Sydney Community College is a social enterprise with a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
Our mission is to enrich lives, to strengthen adult individuals and to build communities through innovative high quality continuing education and training.
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