All Workshops

Want to design your own unique,Ā one-of-a-kind, originalĀ pieces ofĀ jewellery and be proud to say you made them yourself?Ā  Well, you have come to the right place.

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Below you will find a list of all the workshops I offer here at Meekz HQ.
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I have three categories for you to choose from:

  • Intro to Metalsmithing
  • Intro to Silversmithing
  • Advanced Silversmithing

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Ā Wedding Ring Making Workshop.

Designed especially for the happy couple, this one day workshop will allow both of you to make each other’s rings or design your own through my guidance and support.

You will learn the traditional silversmithing techniques used to makeĀ 1Ā finished ring each.

Experiment with recycled raw metals such as sterling silver, copper or brass, or get creative by adding electrical wire, cutlery, old jewellery, teapots, lamp shades or blinds to make your masterpieces extra special.Ā  Ā 

Have some recycled, reused or repurposed metal or materials you would like to incorporateĀ into your design then let meĀ know and I can see if it is possible.

Access to my toolset, all materials and safety equipment will be included.

This workshop runs for 6 hours.

The workshop will be held at Meekz HQ in Lutwyche, Queensland.

Workshop Tuition: $560 / couple + material costs.

Please note: Materials are NOT included in this Workshop fee as each ring design is custom.Ā  A materials quote will be provided alongside a tuition fee invoice in response to your booking enquiry.

Ā Click here to express your interestĀ in this workshop

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Kids Metalsmithing - Textured Jewellery Making Workshop.

Join me for a fun, colourful, creative, thought provoking and skill building day. Working with recycled aluminium each child will experiment with pattern, texture, shape, colour and design to personalise their own masterpieces.

The basic metalsmithing techniques of necklace/earring/ring making including metal texturing, filing, sanding and polishing will be explored using a variety of tools.

Each child will have the opportunity to add their own creative touches to their piece along the way, while learning key techniques and skills.

This workshop will run forĀ 3 hours so each child can make 1 - 2Ā creations.

The workshop will be held at Meekz HQ in Lutwyche Queensland or a location of your choice can be arranged (minimum numbers will depend on location).

Workshop Tuition: $80 / child includes materials and use of all tools.

Minimum of 5 children so $400 per class @ MKZ HQ, minimum 7 other locations.

Designed for participants aged 10Ā years to 15 years.

Click here to express your interestĀ in this workshop

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Introduction to Metalsmithing - Open Making Workshop.

Join me for a fun and creative day, learning how to design and fabricate textured jewellery, sculpture or art using recycled metals.Ā 

The basic metalsmithing techniques of mark making including metal texturing, hand sawing, filing,Ā sanding and finishing will be explored using a variety of tools.Ā  You will have the opportunity to add your own creative touches to yourĀ pieces along the way, while learning key techniques and skills.

Experiment with raw metals such as aluminium, copper or brass, or get creative with a selection of reused metals including electrical wire,Ā old jewellery, teapots, lamp shades or blinds to make your masterpieces extra special.Ā 

This workshop will run for 4 hours in which you will design your own customĀ jewellery, sculpture or art.Ā  Ā You will have the opportunity to makeĀ 1 - 2 finished pieces.

The workshop will be held at Meekz HQ in Lutwyche Queensland or a location of your choice can be arranged.

Workshop Tuition: $200 / person includes material costs and use of all tools.

Designed for participants aged 16 years and older.

Click here to express your interestĀ in this workshop

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Ā Introduction to Silversmithing - 2mm Ring Making Workshop.

Join me for a fun and creative day, learning how to design and fabricate textured 2mm width rings using recycled metals.Ā 

The basic silversmithing techniques of ring making including metal texturing, hand sawing, filing, soldering, sanding and polishing will be explored using a variety of tools.Ā  You will have the opportunity to add your own creative touches to your rings along the way, while learning key techniques and skills.

This workshop will run for 5 hours in which you will be making 2 rings.

The workshop will be held at Meekz HQ in Lutwyche Queensland.

Workshop Tuition: $250 / person includes material costs and use of all tools.

Designed for participants aged 16 years and older.

Click here to express your interestĀ in this workshop

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Ā Introduction to Silversmithing - 5mm / 10mm Ring Making Workshop.

Join me for a fun and creative day, learning how to design and fabricate textured 5mm or 10mm width rings using recycled metals.Ā 

The basic silversmithing techniques of ring making including metal texturing, hand sawing, filing, soldering, sanding and polishing will be explored using a variety of tools.Ā  You will have the opportunity to add your own creative touches to your rings along the way, while learning key techniques and skills.

This workshop will run for 5 hours in which you will be makingĀ 2 rings.

The workshop will be held at Meekz HQ in Lutwyche Queensland.

Workshop Tuition: $300 / person includes material costs and use of all tools.

Designed for participants aged 16 years and older.

Click here to express your interestĀ in this workshop

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Introduction toĀ Silversmithing - Cocktail / Statement Ring Making Workshop.

Join me for a fun and creative day, learning how to design and fabricate a textured statement or cocktail ringĀ using recycled metals.

The basic silversmithing techniques of ring making including metal texturing, hand sawing, filing, soldering, sanding and polishing will be explored using a variety of tools.Ā  You will have the opportunity to add your own creative touches to your ringĀ along the way, while learning key techniques and skills.

This workshop will run for 5 hours in which you will be makingĀ 1Ā cocktail or statement ring -Ā  the design is completely up to you!!!

The workshop will be held at Meekz HQ in Lutwyche Queensland.

Workshop Tuition: $350 / person includes material costs and use of all tools.

Designed for participants aged 16 years and older.

Click here to express your interestĀ in this workshop

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Introduction to Metalsmithing - Copper Tube Ring Making Workshop.

Join me for a fun and creative day, learning how to design and fabricateĀ copper rings, using recycled Copper Piping salvaged from my local plumber.Ā  You will have the opportunity toĀ experiment with the size, pattern, colour and finish of each ring to create your own masterpieces.

The basic silversmithing techniques of ring making including metal texturing, hand sawing, filing,Ā sanding and polishing will be explored using a variety of tools.Ā Ā 

This workshop will run forĀ 4Ā hours in which you will have the option of making 2 - 3Ā rings.

Workshop Tuition: $200 / person includes material costs and use of all tools.

Designed for participants aged 16 years and older.

Click here to express your interestĀ in this workshop

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Earring Making - Intro to Metalsmithing Workshop

Join me for a fun and creative day, learning how to design and fabricate textured earringsĀ using recycled metals.Ā 

The basic metalsmithing techniques of earring making including metal texturing, hand sawing, filing,Ā sanding and finishing will be explored using a variety of tools.Ā  You will have the opportunity to add your own creative touches to your earringsĀ along the way, while learning key techniques and skills.

Experiment with raw metals such as aluminium, copper or brass, or get creative with a selection of reused metals including electrical wire,Ā old jewellery, teapots, lamp shades or blinds to make your masterpieces extra special.Ā 

This workshop will run for 4 hours in which you will designĀ up toĀ 2Ā pairs ofĀ earrings.

The workshop will be held at Meekz HQ in Lutwyche Queensland or a location of your choice can be arranged.

Workshop Tuition: $200 / person includes material costs and use of all tools.

Designed for participants aged 16 years and older.

Click here to express your interestĀ in this workshop

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Introduction to Silversmithing - Bangle Making Workshop.

Join me for a fun and creative day, learning how to design and fabricate textured banglesĀ using recycled metals.Ā 

The basic silversmithing techniques of bangleĀ making including metal texturing, hand sawing, filing, soldering, sanding and polishing will be explored using a variety of tools.Ā  You will have the opportunity to add your own creative touches to your banglesĀ along the way while learning key techniques and skills.

This workshop will run for 5Ā hoursĀ during which you will be makingĀ 2Ā bangles.

The workshop will be held at Meekz HQ in Lutwyche Queensland.

Workshop Tuition: $400 / person includes material costs and use of all tools.

Designed for participants aged 16 years and older.

Click here to express your interestĀ in this workshop

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Introduction to Metalsmithing - Riveting Workshop.

Join me for a fun and creative day, learning how to join metal using cold connections.

The basic metalsmithing techniques of riveting will be taught as well asĀ hand sawing, filing,Ā sanding and polishing, to develop a cohesive design.Ā  You will explore a variety of tools along the way which will give you the opportunity to add your own creative touches to your pieces along the way.

This workshop will run for 5Ā hours in which you will be makingĀ 1 - 2Ā finished pieces.

The workshop will be held at Meekz HQ in Lutwyche Queensland or a location of your choice can be arranged.

Workshop Tuition: $200 / person includes material costs and use of all tools.

Ā Designed for participants aged 16 years and older.

Click here to express your interestĀ in this workshop

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Introduction to Metalsmithing - Cuff / Open Bangle Making Workshop.

Join me for a fun and creative day, learning how to design and fabricate cuffs made from recycled metals.

The basic metalsmithing techniques of cuff making includingĀ hand sawing, filing, sanding and polishing will be explored using a variety of tools.Ā  You will have the opportunity to add your own creative touches to your cuffs along the way, while learning key techniques and skills.

This workshop will run forĀ 4Ā hours in which you will be makingĀ 1 - 2 pieces depending on the design chosen.

The workshop will be held at Meekz HQ in Lutwyche Queensland.

Workshop Tuition: $200 / person includes material costs and use of all tools.

Designed for participants aged 16 years and older.Ā 

Click here to express your interestĀ in this workshop

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Advanced Silversmithing - Copper Tube Ring Making Masterclass.

Join me for a fun and creative day, learning how to design and fabricate a texturedĀ spinnerĀ ringĀ using recycled Copper Piping, Sterling Silver and Brass.

The silversmithing techniques of ring making including metal texturing, hand sawing, filing, shaping, soldering, doming, sanding, polishing and metal oxidisation will be explored using a variety of tools.Ā  You will have the opportunity to add your own creative touches to your ringĀ along the way, while learning key techniques and skills.

This workshop will run for 5 hours in which you will be makingĀ 1 copper / silver based spinner ring -Ā  the design is completely up to you!!!

The workshop will be held at Meekz HQ in Lutwyche Queensland.

Workshop Tuition: $480 / person includes material costs and use of all tools.

Designed for participants aged 16 years and older.

Click here to express your interestĀ in this workshop

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Introduction to Silversmithing Earring Hook Making Masterclass Workshop.

Join me for a fun and creative day, learning how to design and fabricateĀ earring hooks from recycled sterling silver using a custom made earring jig.

The basic silversmithingĀ techniques of hook making includingĀ hand sawing, filing,Ā sanding and polishing will be explored using a variety of tools.Ā  You will have the opportunity to add your own creative touches to yourĀ hooks along the way, while learning key techniques and skills.

This workshop will run for 3 hours in which you will be makingĀ up your own earring jig andĀ designing up to 4 styles of hooks.Ā  You will also go home withĀ 8Ā pairs of sterling silver hooks in a style of your choice.

The workshop will be held at Meekz HQ in Lutwyche Queensland.

Workshop Tuition: $200 /Ā person includes material costs and use of all tools.

Designed for participants aged 16 years and older.

Click here to express your interestĀ in this workshop

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Would you rather participate in a private one-on-one workshop or host a personalised workshop at your home that meets your and your friends' specificĀ needs?Ā Ā 
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If your answer is YES, that's fantastic! I would be thrilled to support your growth as an artist/s and develop a customised workshop that suits everyone.
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Please fill out the form below to share your experience, the metals you wish to work with, and whether you prefer to create a finished piece or focus on learning new skills and techniques.