For the evening classes, you will need basic jewellery soldering skills and the ability to use a jewellery saw. This class is not suitable for beginners. You will build on your knowledge through group demonstrations and will have the opportunity to work with the tutor on individual projects and develop a better understanding of jewellery making.
Each term a new skill will be introduced:
Term 1 - Casting using Delft Clay: This is a sand casting process in which metal objects are cast from a mould.
Term 2- Basic stone carving and stone setting: You will learn to use wet diamond grinding tools and how to carve basic stones to set within jewellery.
Term 3 - Chain and brooch making: Silver is generally used for chain making but you are able to purchase other metals such as copper or brass in class. Brooch making teaches you to make the attachments and clasps.
Term 4 - Using resin for colour, translucency & embedding: You will learn the technique of cold enameling, in which resin is used to put colour into your jewellery pieces.
Please note: in addition to the course fee, please expect to spend $20-$30 on consumables like sawblades and solder.
Jewellery classes on Wednesday evening are taught by Meg van Hale.
COVID-19 Info:
If have questions about our Covid-19 policies, please visit our learner page which you can find here.
Student Rights and Responsibilities:
More information regarding Student Rights and Responsibilities can be found here.
Refund Information:
Please note, for our 2024 enrolments you may be issued a full (except for Eventbrite fees) automatic refund up to 7 days before your event starts by requesting a refund through Eventbrite. Refund requests after this date can be made by contacting the anca@op.ac.nz email address. These will be accepted on a case-by-case basis when exceptional circumstances are present. No refund requests will be accepted after the start date of the class.
General Info:
One weekly class per term (8x week duration): Wednesday evening, 6.00pm - 8.00pm.
Term Dates 2024:
Term One: 12 February - 12April (No classes held over Easter break)
Term Two: 29 April - 21 June
Term Three: 15 July - 6 September
Term Four: 16 September – 8 November
