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Absolutely amazing loved every minute and learned so much. Definitely worth every cent. Diane is an amazing teacher and really takes the time with each and everyone of the small class. Will definitely be doing more classes.

– Karl Linguard, Long Weekend Workshop Student, 2019

Thank you so much for offering all the courses you do – I consider myself very lucky to have attended various courses at SP over the last 3 years. Thank you and best regards, Andrea

– Andrea

An extraordinary, nurturing environment combining design and craft to bring your ideas to life. I would highly recommend SquarePeg – no matter what level you’re at.

– Zoe, Happy Student

My son and I had a wonderful time doing the tweens and teens – make a ring workshop. Our teacher was kind, patient, skilled, knowledgeable, and brilliant at meeting each young person at their level. It was amazing to start with a rectangle of metal and leave with a new host of skills and a gorgeous ring to remember the experience forever!

– Wyatt, Teens and Tweens participant

Wonderful studio with everything you need to make jewellery. This space has also been carefully reimagined to cater for social distancing, with spacious workspaces set up with individual tool racks.

– Nicole

I love SquarePeg and would sign up for absolutely everything they run if I could.

They offer an awesome and well-equipped space, a friendly environment and the right balance between guidance and allowing you to spread your creative wings. I can’t recommend their courses highly enough.

– Tamara

Absolutely loved this course! Apart from being an inspiring artist with a beautiful portfolio, Emily is a passionate teacher with clear, straightforward communication. She has been so patient with me while dealing with the final project and she gave me many inputs to develop in the future. I cannot wait to attend the next course which is starting in just a few days – very exciting already!

– Paola

I was extremely pleased with the quality of the course and its delivery. It was paced at the right speed and the teacher was superb at working with each different student to their needs and wishes. Given I had chosen to do this course as I was teaching it to my year 9 students, I got so much extra help and advice even though my questions were covering areas way out of the scope of the course. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I learned a lot, thank you so much 🙂

– Ksenija

The class was a great mix of inspirational and achievable. We began by playing with texturing techniques, which helped everyone to make decisions about their final designs and settled our beginner’s nerves. Danielle broke down the process into understandable chunks, each building on the previous, to make it easier for newbies to feel confident with each step. The demonstrations were very clear and flagged at various points to show specific new techniques, such as the colour of different metal annealing points or the angle of holding various tools. A helping hand is given when needed and a lot of encouragement along the way. All four of us, despite having no past experience, made really attractive rings within the class time frame and plan to do more jewellery classes. The set-up of the studio was great and having a teacher who is as skilled at sharing her art as making it was a real treat!

– Donyale

SquarePeg Studios is a creative and inspiring place. The atmosphere is laid back and welcoming and the tutors there are approachable and always happy to help. I have learned so much during my time spent there and look forward to upcoming workshops that I have booked onto.

– Alice

Which class is right for me?

SquarePeg’s courses are carefully crafted to present a learning pathway suitable for the complete novice flowing on to intermediate classes through to specialty and advanced jewellery workshops. Our light and airy workshop and spacious classroom provide an inspiring learning environment and our approach is to constantly improve our beloved studio and be agile in responding to our student’s needs.

Learn from tutors who are practising Contemporary Jewellers and hold a wealth of knowledge and teaching experience. We are consistently awarded 5/5 star reviews by our students and have a strong cohort of burgeoning jewellers who return to study with us term after term. Take a look around and if you are unsure, or cant find what you are looking for please contact us.

BEGINNERS

These classes are perfect for students who are just embarking on their jewellery making adventures, or for students who have dabbled in jewellery making in the past but want to refresh their skills. Our beginners level courses are designed to provide a solid introduction to what we call, “the foundation skills” in whichever technique you choose. Having completed a beginners course at SquarePeg, you will not only enjoy wearing jewellery of your own creation, but you will also be set to move onto many of our Intermediate + courses, opening up even more possibilities for your making.

Some beginners classes are considered all levels as they will also suit experienced makers who want to add a new technique to their repertoire.

INTERMEDIATE +

We have designed the classes at this level to provide meaningful learning pathways for our students. Whether you are progressing from a beginners level course or you have been learning and making across a range of jewellery techniques for years, we have an Intermediate + level class for you. These classes offer the opportunity for students to consolidate and build on their existing skills or to add new skills to their repertoire. Keep making magic in one of our Intermediate + classes!

To ensure the best outcome and experience for all students, these courses all require some prior learning. That prior learning will vary from course to course. Please ensure you check the prerequisite learning before enrolling.

ALL LEVELS

Browse all our courses, workshops and casual studio access opportunities in one place.

FEATURED

On this page, you can find classes we wish to highlight as they are coming up soon or classes we have recently launched that you may not have seen before.

WHY CHOOSE A COURSE AT SQUAREPEG STUDIOS?

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Create your own Design

SquarePeg jewellery courses allow students to experience the satisfaction of designing and hand-making their own jewellery.

Our students learn all the metalsmithing techniques needed to make their own unique jewellery pieces.

Our jewellery courses are designed to satisfy every level of experience. We offer beginner through to advanced level courses and host specialist workshops focusing on a wide range of techniques such as stone setting, wax carving and casting, sand casting, liquid enamel and design.

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An inspiring place to be

As a student at SquarePeg, you get to see behind the scenes of a contemporary jewellery studio while learning great new skills in jewellery and design.

The classroom and workshops share our warehouse with the studios of 14 contemporary makers. Students have the chance to learn in the context of a bustling jewellery studio inhabited by practising jewellers.

Students gain a range of skills that allow them to continue making in a range of settings. Over 10 years many of our students have been able to turn their hobby into successful jewellery businesses.

A course at SquarePeg Studios opens the door to a myriad of creative opportunities.

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HIGHLY EXPERIENCED TEACHERS

All our courses are led by highly experienced and passionate teachers who are also practising contemporary jewellers and makers.

We have tutors with varied backgrounds ensuring a wide range of learning experiences for our students.

Our tutors go above and beyond in preparing content and responding to students needs at different stages of their learning.

As a school, we pride ourselves on listening to students, who often return year after year and ensuring that new techniques, concepts and methodology are offered.

Meet Our Tutors

MEET OUR FABULOUS TUTORS

Melanie Ihnen

Melanie studied design at Newcastle TAFE and Jewellery and Object at Enmore Design Centre Sydney. She has since been a maker, teacher, curator and gallery director. Melanie has been teaching, exhibiting and practicing jewellery in Sydney for over 15 years and works in her studio in the CBD producing her hand made collections. Her signature works are influenced […]

Emily Copp

Emily is a contemporary jeweller who integrates diverse materials and technologies, including 3D printing and traditional silversmithing. She earned an Advanced Diploma in Jewellery & Object Design from The Design Centre Enmore a decade ago. She is a resident artist and tutor at SquarePeg Studios and technical officer at the University of NSW Art and […]

Momoko Hatano

Momoko Hatano is a Japanese Australian independent jeweller/designer and drawer. After completing her Fine Arts degree at the College of Fine Arts at the University of New South Wales, she began working as a jeweller and product developer for one of Australia’s iconic jewellery and homewares companies, Dinosaur Designs. After working in the jewellery industry […]

Linda Blair

Linda Blair studied Jewellery and Object design and Jewellery Manufacture at the Design Centre Enmore. Linda works with enamel and currently is creating pieces that replicate gems and gem set jewellery, replacing the stones with enamel. Many of these pieces are based on historic jewellery from the 16th to the 20th century. She is also […]

Philippa Thomas

Philippa is a skilled jewellery maker and designer with over 15 years’ experience across creative production studios, educational settings, and her own practice. She holds a Bachelor of Design in Jewellery and Object from UNSW Art & Design and studied Jewellery manufacture at Enmore Design Centre. Philippa has worked with a range of leading jewellery […]

Connie Dimas

Connie Dimas is a contemporary jeweller and educator with over a decade of experience spanning independent practice, retail, and community education. She is the founder of Connie Dimas Jewellery, a successful retail and online studio known for its clean forms and narrative-driven collections. Connie holds a Diploma in Jewellery Design from TAFE NSW and has […]

Megan Turton

After graduating with a degree in architecture from California Polytechnic State University, Megan developed a keen interest in phenomenology in design, focusing on creating experiences that engage multiple senses. This passion seamlessly translates into her jewellery practice, where Megan crafts kinetic pieces that elevate the wearer’s experience through intentional interaction. Distinctive catches and clasps showcase […]

Kirra-lea Caynes

Kirra-lea is a qualified jeweller with over 10 years experience in the trade, having learnt many traditional and contemporary metal smithing techniques. She is a multi-award winning jewellery designer and manufacturer, winning competitions including The Jewellery Association of Australia Jewellery Awards and Diamond Guild Australia Design Awards. Kirra-lea recently won the colour category and the […]