Jewellery Making Classes & Workshops

Jewellery Making Classes & Workshops

Jewellery making classes are having a moment, and it's easy to see why. There's something satisfying about shaping metal or polishing stone with your own hands, then walking out wearing the result. It's a hobby, a date idea, a hens party activity and a genuinely memorable gift, all at once.

Make your own sterling silver ring workshop

Held in Carina Heights, Brisbane, this two hour class is led by father-and-son jewellers Vin and Adam. You'll learn sawing, soldering and filing, and leave with two handmade sterling silver rings designed entirely by you. No prior knowledge required, so it's a genuinely good fit for jewellery making classes in Brisbane whether you've never touched a jeweller's saw or you're just after something new.

Make your own sterling silver earrings class, for two

Built for pairs, this class is the one to book if you're after jewellery making classes for two people rather than a solo session. Learn the fundamentals of metalwork side by side and leave with a set of earrings each, plus a new party trick for your next dinner conversation.

Two ways into jewellery making

Ring making and earring making sit at opposite ends of the same craft. Ring making tends to suit those after a clear beginning, middle and end, design it, shape it, wear it home. Earring making leans more social, with plenty of chances to compare progress and swap ideas with whoever's next to you. Both start from the same basics of metalwork, sawing, filing and finishing, so neither one demands experience going in.

Jewellery making classes across Australia

Searching for jewellery making classes in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth or Adelaide? Our full range of art and craft classes can be filtered by location, so you can find what's running near you. Availability shifts city to city, so it's worth checking the current line-up before you commit to a date.

More ways to get creative

Jewellery making sits alongside a wider world of hands-on classes at RedBalloon. If pottery, candle making or floristry sound more like it, our learning experiences hub is the place to browse.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is jewellery making?

Jewellery making is the hands-on craft of shaping metal, stone or other materials into wearable pieces like rings, earrings and pendants. In a class setting, an instructor talks you through techniques such as sawing, filing, soldering or polishing, and you leave with a finished piece.

Do I need experience to try a jewellery making class?

No. Most jewellery making classes, including the sterling silver ring workshop, are built for complete beginners. Tools, materials and guidance are provided, so you just need to turn up.

How long does a jewellery making class take?

Most run for around two to three hours, long enough to learn the basics and complete a finished piece without the day disappearing.

Can I make jewellery from gemstones rather than metal?

Yes. If metalwork isn't your thing, the opal polishing workshop is a gentler introduction, where you'll polish genuine Australian opals to a high shine under the guidance of a lapidary.

What should I bring to a jewellery making workshop?

Generally nothing beyond yourself and comfortable clothing. Materials and tools are supplied as part of the class.