Afterschool Art Classes: Jewellery Making Fundamentals

Create your own unique jewellery and discover the exciting world of contemporary metalsmithing in this hands-on 6-week after-school workshop with jeweller Alida.

Learn professional jewellery-making techniques as you design and craft your own wearable pieces from start to finish. Students will develop skills in measuring ring sizes, calculating ring lengths, sawing, soldering, filing, sanding and polishing metal. Personalise your creations with roller-printed textures, decorative stamps, lettering and unique surface designs.

A special highlight of this workshop is the opportunity to learn the fascinating art of sandcasting, a rare and exciting jewellery-making process that transforms impressions into solid metal. Using objects pressed into sand moulds, students will create one-of-a-kind forms before taking part in the thrilling casting process. Under expert guidance, participants will witness metal being melted and poured into moulds to create their own wearable artworks.

For safety, please wear closed-in shoes and ensure long hair is tied back.

What to bring:

• A water bottle and snack or lunchbox for longer classes
• A sunhat for any outdoor breaks
• All materials included.

What to wear:

• Closed toed shoes
• Clothes you don’t mind getting messy.

Drop off and Pick Up:

• All parents/guardians need to drop off and pick up their child from the studio
• No students will be permitted to leave without written confirmation by a parent/guardian.

Building Accessibility

Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre is a heritage-listed building with access limitations. While there are no lift facilities within the main building, the ceramics studio is wheelchair accessible.

We acknowledge these limitations and are committed to improving accessibility where possible. We continue to explore ways to make our programs more inclusive and encourage you to reach out if you have any questions.

Other Additional Needs

Should you, or the person you are enrolling for, have any other additional requirements, please include these details when booking. Should you wish to chat to one of our friendly team, feel free to contact Reception on 9432 9555 or email ArtsCentre@fremantle.wa.gov.au to discuss any individual needs.