Teens & Tweens Jewellery Making Workshop
what students are saying
ABOUT THE COURSE
Can teens and tweens create beautiful, handcrafted jewellery in just one day with no previous experience?
At SquarePeg Studios, they absolutely can!
"It was great to follow the journey of a piece of metal into a fully-fledged one-of-a-kind piece of jewellery!"
Spend a day in a real jewellery studio creating your own handcrafted jewellery. Guided by contemporary jeweller Emily Copp, students will learn traditional metalworking techniques while making their choice of an open band ring, cuff bracelet or pendant to take home.
Based on our sold-out Australian National Maritime Museum workshop, this fun and hands-on school holiday experience has been specially designed for young makers aged 12–17 years. Students will explore creativity, craftsmanship and design in a supportive studio environment while learning genuine jewellery-making skills.
Responding to the success of our museum workshops, we've created a format that is both accessible and engaging, allowing students to complete a beautiful finished piece in just one day.
All tools and materials are provided, including copper for practice and sterling silver for the final piece.
As this workshop takes place in a professional jewellery studio using specialist tools and equipment, participants must be accompanied by a responsible carer aged 16 years or over. Carers are welcome to accompany students at no charge or purchase a discounted Bring a Buddy ticket if they'd like to create their own jewellery alongside them.
WHAT STUDENTS LEARN
Design and planning for a handcrafted jewellery piece.
Texture metal using a rolling mill with leaves, fabrics, papers, hand-cut stencils and other interesting materials.
Traditional jewellery-making techniques including measuring, sawing, shaping, filing and forming.
Professional finishing techniques to refine and polish their completed jewellery.
WHAT STUDENTS MAKE
Choose one of the following sterling silver jewellery projects:
Open band ring
Cuff bracelet
Pendant
Each student will take home a unique handcrafted piece they have designed and made themselves.
Details
You will learn
- How to size your ring
- Texturing and Stamping – Explore a range of creative finishes by experimenting with hammered textures, letter stamps and decorative metal stamps to personalise your jewellery.
- Shaping and Forming – learn how to shape, form and refine metal into your chosen jewellery design using traditional jewellery-making techniques.
You will get
- Base metal sheet and sterling silver for the ring
- Sterling silver for your ring
- All the consumables you need to make your projects (ie saw blades, emery paper and drill bits) as well as all the hand tools and equipment you need.
- Tea or coffee and yummy biscuits.
Appropriate for
Creative young students, 12 - 17 years. For under 14 year old students their over 16 year old companion.
Preparation
What to bring
- A notebook and pen/pencil
- Covered shoes
- Your ideas and creativity
- We provide safety equipment and training on how to use all relevant equipment.
What to wear
We take safety very seriously at SquarePeg. All students must wear proper enclosed shoes (no sandals or thongs), long pants or skirts and have long hair tied back.
Your Teacher
Teens & Tweens Jewellery Making Workshop is taught by Emily Copp, a talented jeweller and experienced tutor who has a wonderful ability to engage and inspire young makers. With her supportive guidance, students will learn traditional jewellery-making techniques while creating their own handcrafted ring, cuff bracelet or pendant in a fun, welcoming studio environment.
Organized by
SquarePeg Studios
SquarePeg Studios is a Sydney jewellery studio and school, established in 2011, we occupy a 200sq metre warehouse space in Marrickville.
With studio spaces for 14 practising jewellers, a well-equipped workshop and busy jewellery school seeing around 50 students each week, SquarePeg Studios is a participatory community space created by and for the contemporary jewellery network of Sydney.
At SquarePeg Studios we have a passion for contemporary jewellery, we have excellent workshop facilities and a dedicated and talented team of tutors to help you learn everything you need to know to create your own jewellery designs in an inclusive and friendly environment.
Thank you so much, Tilda! We’re really glad you enjoyed the class and the teaching experience. We hope to welcome you back into the studio again soon.
Hi Quillan, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your grandson had such a fantastic day in the workshop. Emily will be delighted to know her guidance made the experience enjoyable and inspiring for you both. We hope you continue your jewellery-making journey and would love to welcome you back to the studio for more creative adventures soon!
Hi Amanda, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear that you loved your rings and had a great time. It was a pleasure having you, and we can't wait to see you back again soon! 😊
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 30 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$50.00 applies.
- A transfer can be requested 21 days before the class starts. An admin fee of AU$50.00 applies.
- A credit note can be requested 21 days before the class starts. An admin fee of AU$50.00 applies.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
We recommend the refund upgrade option upon checkout in case you’re not able to attend the class. Learn more about refund upgrade option.
Terms & Conditions
SquarePeg Studios has provided the highest-level jewellery tuition since 2011. We bring professional jewellers and practising artists from near and far to provide our students with an excellent and diverse education in an inspiring and well-equipped learning environment.
The following terms and conditions must be adhered to on enrolling in a SquarePeg Studios Class:
For peace of mind enrolling, SquarePeg Studios recommends purchasing the optional refund protection offered by We Teach Me, our third-party booking platform, at checkout. (See We Teach Me terms and conditions)
- To secure their place, the customer must pay the course fees in full or in instalments via the payment plan option.
- Some courses and workshops require prior learning and have minimum age requirements. Therefore, please check the course description thoroughly before enrolling. These terms and conditions apply to all enrolments.
- It is the student''s responsibility to attend all classes. No make-up classes, refunds, or credits are issued for non-attendance of all or part of the course or workshop. We recommend the optional refund protection if a student has health issues that may impact their attendance.
A. Cancellation and transfers: 30 days or more before class starts - Refund or Credit Note
i. SquarePeg Studios will accept written notification via email
of cancellation up to one month before the class’s start date.
ii. SquarePeg will
issue a refund of the fee paid minus a $50 booking fee and administration fee.
iii. If
preferred, SquarePeg Studios will issue a credit note for the total fees paid. The
credit note can be used for any course or workshop and is valid for twelve months
from the issue date.
B. 21 – 30 days before class starts – Credit Note.
i. SquarePeg Studios will accept written notification via email of cancellation
between 21 and 30 days before the class’s start date.
ii. SquarePeg Studios will issue a credit note
for the fees paid, less the $50 administration fee. The credit note can be used
for any course or workshop and is valid for twelve months from the issue date.
C. 21 – 7 days before the class starts – Transfer
subject to conditions.
i. SquarePeg
Studios will accept written notification via email of a request to transfer.
ii. Transfer
of the student to another date will only be processed if the student’s place in
the course can be filled.
iii. If the student’s place in the original booking can be filled, SquarePeg
Studios will transfer the student to an alternate date within 12 months of the original
booking and issue a $50 administration fee.
D. 7 days before the class starts – No refunds, credits, or transfers
Within 7 days of the class start date - there will be no refunds, credits, or transfers
Due to the small class sizes and preparation required, we cannot refund, credit, or transfer bookings made within 7 days of the start date.
Refund Protection (if purchased) may still apply through WeTeachMe’s policy.
Students are welcome to send someone in their place if they cannot attend (subject to any class skillset pre-requisites being met)
E. SquarePeg Studios reserves the right to cancel any class.
a. SquarePeg will advise of class cancellation via email of cancellation
as soon as practicable.
i. Please
note that SquarePeg Studios does not accept responsibility for travel or accommodation
expenses incurred.
ii. In the event your class is cancelled, you will be offered a choice
of the following;
iii. Full Refund or 1
iv. Transfer to the next available date or
v. Credit note with a one-year validity
F. In the case of a significant schedule change or if the student cannot attend the new start date entirely:
The student may choose from the following options:
I. A credit note valid for one year, or
ii. A transfer to another course or a future date within 12 months, or
iii. A full Refund.
Please note:
SquarePeg Studios does not accept responsibility for travel or accommodation expenses incurred due to schedule changes.
Gift Voucher Terms & Conditions can be found here: https://weteachme.com/pages/sales-and-refunds and via our FAQ information on our website.
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