Fortnightly Hands-On Jewellery Making & Metalsmithing Classes
Join our jewellery making classes in our beautiful Charleston workshop, up here in the Adelaide Hills. We welcome complete beginners as well as advanced students.
Make your own quality jewellery
Jewellery making classes held in our purpose built Charleston workshop, tailored for both complete beginners and advanced makers. Located in the picturesque Adelaide Hills, we provide detailed and attentive instruction in the art of jewellery and metal smithing.
Whether you are a novice looking to explore a new hobby, an experienced jeweller seeking to refine your skills, or a returning student eager to advance your craftsmanship, our classes are designed to meet your needs and enhance your skills.
Join us and immerse yourself in the intricate, creative process of making beautiful, handcrafted jewellery.
You can direct and create projects to your own design, while working with precious metals and gemstones.
You will learn skills and techniques including: saw piercing, soldering, drilling, polishing and design, and much more!
Classes are taught by a qualified manufacturing jeweller in a supportive and friendly environment.
All tools and equipment are provided; materials are charged separately.
Dress casually but wear enclosed footwear and tie back long hair, and avoid wearing loose flowing clothing.
A fun way to learn jewellery making for ages 18+. 16-17 year olds must have a guardian join the class.
Why learn at Hive Workshops?
01 / Expert hands on learning
Josh is a highly experienced manufacturing jeweller and has been teaching for years. He can help you to achieve your goals, step by step.
02 / Superb fully stocked workshop
Hive is filled to the brim with amazing tools and machines, all at your fingertips! Learn to use as little or as many as you want.
03 / Cherish what you make
We will help you to make a true family treasure you can gift or keep forever. Every time you set foot in the Hive you’ll gain confidence to make more and more.
Jewellery Making Classes - Fortnightly
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Fortnightly hands-on jewellery making and metalsmithing classes. You can bring along old pieces you would like to mend or melt down into something new. If you have any ideas of what you would like to make, great. If not, we have so many projects to inspire you.
Work at your own pace in a supportive environment filled with other creatives and amazing tools, all led by Josh our fully trained manufacturing jeweller / teacher.
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You can direct and create projects to your own design, while working with precious metals and gemstones.
You will learn skills and techniques including: saw piercing, soldering, drilling, polishing and design, and much more!
Classes are taught by a qualified manufacturing jeweller in a supportive and friendly environment.
All tools and equipment are provided; materials are charged separately.
Dress casually but wear enclosed footwear and tie back long hair, and avoid wearing loose flowing clothing.
A fun way to learn jewellery making for ages 18+. 16-17 year olds must have a guardian join the class.
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Saw piercing
Filing, emerying and polishing
Forming, shaping, bending
Soldering
Texture
Drilling
Design
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Below is an excerpt from our Terms and Conditions.
For a term of jewellery classes: If you are unable to make it to a class, please let us know as soon as possible. The more notice you give, the better chance you have of getting a make-up class. We will endeavour to provide a make-up class if you give us at least 2 weeks’ notice, but it is not guaranteed. Please note make up classes will only be offered during the term you are booked in for, they do not carry over to future terms. If you are unable to attend multiple classes in the term due to major illness/personal trauma etc., we may be able to offer a partial refund, if we are able to find someone to take over your booking. If you are paying your term fees in installments and then are unable to attend one or more classes, you will still be required to pay for the term in full.
When is good for you?
Our Term 3 classes are currently part way through. Please email us if you’d like to join mid way through, otherwise starting dates are below for our Term 4 classes. Links to book will be available end of October.
If you want to try Wax Carving, we have classes available September through to November.
All Day Fortnightly Classes 9:30am-4pm
Starting Wednesday 18th November at 9:30am
Starting Thursday 19th November at 9:30am
Morning Fortnightly Classes 9:30am-12:30pm
Starting Thursday 12th November at 9:30am
Starting Saturday 7th November at 9:30am
Starting Saturday 14th November at 9:30am
Starting Thursday 12th November at 6:30pm
Starting Friday 20th November at 6:30pm
3 × 6 hours classes + 30 min lunch break. $507 excluding cost of materials. Fortnightly hands-on jewellery making and metalsmithing classes.
3 x 3 hours classes
$258 excluding cost of materials. Fortnightly hands-on jewellery making and metalsmithing classes.
Afternoon Fortnightly Classes 1:30-4:30pm
3 x 3 hours classes.
$258 excluding cost of materials. Fortnightly hands-on jewellery making and metalsmithing classes.
Starting Tuesday 17th November at 1:30pm
Starting Wednesday 11th November at 1:30pm
Starting Friday 13th November at 1:30pm
Starting Saturday 7th November at 1:30pm
Starting Saturday 14th November at 1:30pm
Evening Fortnightly Classes 6:30-9:30pm
3 x 3 hours classes.
$258 excluding cost of materials. Fortnightly hands-on jewellery making and metalsmithing classes.
Starting Monday 9th November at 6:30pm
Starting Tuesday 10th November at 6:30pm
Starting Tuesday 17th November at 6:30pm
Starting Wednesday 11th November at 6:30pm
Starting Friday 13th November at 6:30pm
Looking for a different time or different class?
We offer a range of classes and times but sometimes they don’t suit everyone. Contact us for Private Classes or Corporate Team Building Events or even a beautiful alternative to Hen’s Night Events complete with all the trimmings.
We can custom tailor any event and provide the full service experience so you and your friends can just relax and indulge your creativity.

