Beginner classes in jewellery making

Whether you're an aspiring jewellery designer or you just want to learn a few tricks of the trade, Fio's Introductory Jewellery Making course will have something for you.

Diamond ring by Katina Trout, 2012 Fio student. Photograph by Matt Dwyer.

Fio jewellery designer Matt Dwyer has designed this hands-on eight week course to give absolute beginners a solid grounding in silversmithing and design, and the knowledge and skills to continue jewellery making at home.

Two Introductory Jewellery Making courses will be commencing on 13 and 14 August, with places filling fast. The first four weeks will focus on the basic skills, which will then be put to use in the design and development of an individual piece of jewellery over the second half of the course.

If you are interested in joining a course, read more on the Fio website, or contact Matt Dwyer at matt@fio-contemporary.com for full details.

Thomas Mann masterclass - limited places available

In June 2012, Fio and the Sydney School of Jewellery will host master classes by international jeweller and entrepreneur Thomas Mann. The master class will be a rare opportunity for artists to be taught by an extremely creative and experienced jeweller who approaches jewellery design and teaching in a unique and innovative way. 

Thomas Mann is celebrating 40 years as a professional artist, but he’s been making jewellery since the early 60s. A high school art department student teacher conducted a jewellery making semester in 1963 and Tom’s experience in that class fueled an intense interest that continues till this day.

Take this Design Master Class with Tom and pump up your jewellery design skill set with a jam packed demo and hands-on jewellery design throwdown. Tom will demonstrate principle techniques and then assist participants in developing their personal approaches to the mission of the class.

It’s a 2 day intensive exploration of your design potential. So, get ready for design throwdown!

Where: Fio Studios, 6/65 James St Fortitude Valley
When: Saturday June 16 – Sunday June 17, 10-4.30pm daily
Skill Level: Intermediate – Advanced Length: 3 days 
Cost: $400 Standard, $370 Griffith University student or Fio enrolled student

While Thomas is here, Fio will be arranging a number of events to coincide with his stay.
These will include:

Saturday June 16: 6-8pm Q and A with Thomas, drinks and display of student work in progress in the Fio Shop
 

All events will take place at the Fio Shop. Please contact Matt Dwyer at matt@fio-contemporary.com for more information and enrolment details. Limited places available.

Public Program this Monday 27 June - 3D Printing for Jewellers

If you are a contemporary jewellery designer making innovative designs then this is a session not to be missed.

Rapid prototyping, or 3D printing, will shortly revolutionise the way we live and the way we design. Artisan will host a special talk by SOS Components, a Champion of Design. SOS Components is one of the most recognised prototyping companies in Australia. This session is designed to introduce jewellers to the new processes of 3D wax printing and will facilitate a glimpse into the future of manufacturing using new technologies. This will be of interest to anyone investigating new applications for production of contemporary jewels.

WHEN:           27 June 11:00am -12:00pm

WHERE:        artisan gallery 381 Brunswick Street Fortitude Valley

RSVP:           Essential as places are limited, to info@artisan.org.au or 3215 0800