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Frequently Asked Questions

• What materials are provided in jewellery making classes?

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  Material provision varies by course level. Stage 1 of the Introduction to Jewellery Making course includes all materials and equipment. Stage 2 students pay for silver based on weight. The Jewellery Taster and Make a Ring in a Day workshops include sterling silver in the course cost. Beginner evening courses provide all tools, base metals, and a strip of silver. For advanced courses like Stages 4-9, there is a $30 consumable charge per course, with students purchasing additional materials as needed.

• How long do jewellery making courses typically run?

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  Course lengths vary based on format. Multi-week evening courses run for 7-8 weeks at 2.5-3 hours per session, costing $595-$625. The Introduction to Jewellery Making Stages are five-week courses with 3.5-hour weekly classes at $513 per stage. Intensive options include 3-day weekend beginner courses, one-day workshops (3-3.5 hours), and two-day specialized workshops. Studio atelier classes run one full day (6-7 hours) per week at various levels.

• What techniques are covered across different skill levels?

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  Beginner courses cover sawing, soldering, filing, basic gem setting, annealing, texturing, stamping, roller printing, and polishing. Stage 1-3 progressive courses build on these fundamentals. Intermediate courses (Stages 4-9) focus on collet rings, facetted gem settings, and advanced bezels. Specialized workshops include wax carving and casting, stone setting, gypsy setting, resin techniques, polymer clay, and dichroic glass. Advanced students can pursue custom design projects with tutor guidance.

• What is the cost range for jewellery making classes?

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  Costs vary by course type. Short taster classes are $220 for 3 hours. Multi-week evening courses range from $595-$625 for 7-8 weeks. Progressive stage courses cost $513 per five-week stage, with additional consumable charges of $30 per course in advanced levels. Specialized two-day workshops are priced individually. Studio bench access days are available for students needing workspace outside formal course times. Many courses include materials, though some require payment for silver by weight.

• Do I need prior experience to enroll in jewellery making classes?

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  No formal entry requirements exist for beginner courses. The Jewellery Taster, Make a Ring in a Day, and Beginners Evening courses are explicitly designed for absolute beginners with no previous experience. The Introduction to Jewellery Making Stages 1-3 courses progress skill development from the ground up. Advanced courses (Stages 4-9) and specialized workshops like stone setting require intermediate-level skills or completion of earlier stages. The Jewellery Making Atelier accepts students from beginner to advanced levels.

• What jewellery pieces can students create in their first class?

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  In the 3-hour Jewellery Taster, students make a simple sterling silver ring. The Make a Ring in a Day workshop produces a textured sterling silver ring using roller printing and soldering. Weekend beginner courses result in a textured ring band for practice plus a sterling silver piece of student design. Introductory courses include cabochon gem-set silver rings and sample pieces. Specialized single-day workshops produce specific items such as stacker rings (three bands minimum), bangles, or textured earrings, with all pieces completed and finished during class.