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Introductory Jewellery

Short Course

Overview

Our Introductory Jewellery short course is designed for beginners. You will learn basic techniques, undergo a series of projects that result in finished jewellery pieces to be worn and admired.

Our Melbourne Polytechnic staff are professional jewellers and are highly regarded in the industry.

Suitable For

  • Participants wanting to gain skills in Jewellery making
  • Participants who want to expand on pre-existing knowledge
  • Participants wanting to pathway into the Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design

Topics Covered

  • Saw piercing
  • Drilling
  • Filing and finishing metal
  • Simple surface texturing
  • Silver soldering
  • Ring making – bending and forming
  • Metal doming

Projects Include

  • Saw pierced brooch with riveted pin
  • Sterling silver Russian wedding ring
  • Sterling silver wire pendant
  • Textured dome earrings

Course Outcomes

Participants will have gained the skills and knowledge to create their own jewellery and apply the techniques to other jewellery pieces.

A Certificate of Completion will be issued at the conclusion of the course.

Participants can create a folio of their work to present for entry into the Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design.

Transfers and Refunds

A refund or transfer is only possible if you apply at least 5 business days prior to the course commencing. A standard handling charge of 10% of the advertised course fee will be deducted from each refund. Requests for refunds or transfers made within five business days of the course start date will not be eligible.


Please Note:

When enrolling into this course under “Available Sessions” below, you must use a personal email address as your primary email address. You will not be able to receive your qualification with a work email address. My eQuals (the qualification platform) will not accept a work email.

Students who require a carer/Support Worker to accompany them in class are requested to notify Short Courses of this before they enrol into the course by contacting us on 9269 8615.

This is essential due to limitations on class size and space.

This requirement is compulsory, regardless of whether students are providing their own carer or requesting one from Melbourne Polytechnic.

Please note that additional paperwork may be necessary to approve your carer's access to campus facilities.

Requirements

No prior knowledge or experience required.

Materials

All materials (including sterling silver) and tools will be provided.


Participants are to bring:

  • A pencil
  • Fine tip permanent marker
  • Notebook
  • Non-synthetic apron
  • Safety glasses - those who wear prescription glasses should purchase safety goggles that fit over their glasses

Available sessions

Fairfield

Thursday, October 17, 2024 - Thursday, November 21, 2024 no more places

6 Sessions Show sessions

Thursday 17th Oct -

  • (18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday 24th Oct -

  • (18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday 31st Oct -

  • (18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday 7th Nov -

  • (18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday 14th Nov -

  • (18:00 - 21:00)

Thursday 21st Nov -

  • (18:00 - 21:00)
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