Jewellery
Jewellery Open Studio
Jewellery
$408
Jewellery
$408
duration
6 weeks
Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Location
Jewellery Studio
About the class
Spend Saturday in the studio with contemporary jeweller Alida Cappelletta and develop your jewellery practice in a relaxed, hands-on session. This open studio is an opportunity to explore techniques at your own pace whether you’re just starting out or building on existing skills.
Through live demonstrations and personalised guidance, you’ll refine your craftsmanship, experiment with process, and gain confidence working at the bench. The focus is on steady skill-building, creative problem-solving, and discovering new approaches to your making.
Perfect for beginners seeking a supportive introduction, as well as makers looking to sharpen their techniques in an easy, collaborative studio environment.
Students should bring:
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Apron
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Students must wear appropriate clothing, closed-toe shoes and tie up long hair.
- Initial materials provided and additional or alternate materials may be required to be purchased depending on your planned project. Your tutor will guide you during term.
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.
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.
Meet your tutor
Alida Cappelletta
Alida Cappelletta is a contemporary jeweller and ceramic artists based in Perth. She holds a degree in Jewellery and Metal from Sydney College of the Arts and later expanded her skills with further study in Gold and Silversmithing at RMIT. Her creative journey began with a background in painting at Curtin University, which continues to inform her distinctive visual style.
Alida has been tutoring jewellery-making for over 15 years and continues to enjoy the dynamic exchange that teaching brings. She values the opportunity to pass on skills while also finding inspiration in her students’ creativity and fresh perspectives.
Inspired by texture, form and the rhythm of making by hand. Her work explores the contrast between rustic surfaces and structured forms, resulting in tactile, wearable and functional pieces. Her practice is rooted in a curiosity for process and materials, often leading her to experiment with new techniques to develop contemporary, wearable pieces.
Alongside her jewellery practice, Alida also creates functional ceramics, through hand building techniques. These raw, tactile forms carry the subtle imprint of the maker and reflect her ongoing interest in the beauty of the handmade. She has conducted numerous hand building clay workshops, where she shares her approach to working with clay and encourages others to discover the quiet satisfaction of shaping forms by hand.
Alida has been tutoring jewellery-making for over 15 years and continues to enjoy the dynamic exchange that teaching brings. She values the opportunity to pass on skills while also finding inspiration in her students’ creativity and fresh perspectives.
Inspired by texture, form and the rhythm of making by hand. Her work explores the contrast between rustic surfaces and structured forms, resulting in tactile, wearable and functional pieces. Her practice is rooted in a curiosity for process and materials, often leading her to experiment with new techniques to develop contemporary, wearable pieces.
Alongside her jewellery practice, Alida also creates functional ceramics, through hand building techniques. These raw, tactile forms carry the subtle imprint of the maker and reflect her ongoing interest in the beauty of the handmade. She has conducted numerous hand building clay workshops, where she shares her approach to working with clay and encourages others to discover the quiet satisfaction of shaping forms by hand.
Alida's Profile
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duration
6 weeks
Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Location
Jewellery Studio
