Winter School at SquarePeg Studios

In the Carve a Silver Ring Winter School, students are introduced to the ancient art of lost wax carving as they learn how to create their own unique ring design over four weeks of evening classes.

This class is a wonderful mid-length introduction to the sculptural and meditative approach of the wax carving process.

Additional info about requirements for this class:

• There will be a cost for the casting of your work – payable during the term after your work has been cast into metal (usually $20 – $80. This is dependent on the scale of the design/s, the metal selected and the number of items to be cast.)
• Your tutor will advise you on all matters relating to this process.

12 hours of tuition over four evening classes

For more information, see the full listing for this course here.

Our Beginners & Beyond Jewellery Making Winter School is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of jewellery making and design and enable you to learn how to make a ring with a flourish of your own creation – such as a saw-pierced embellishment. This class is a wonderful mid-length introduction to the foundation skills of jewellery making with silver-smithing soldering processes.

12 hours of tuition over four evening classes

For more information, see the full listing for this course here.

Discover the creative possibilities of the hydraulic press in our Wednesday daytime class, Hydraulic Press: Form, Surface & Wearable Objects with Momoko Hatano. This four-week course introduces participants to the use of the hydraulic press as a tool for creating volume, texture and form in contemporary jewellery. Guided by experienced jeweller Momoko Hatano, you’ll explore embossing, forming and silhouette die techniques while learning to create your own matrixes and moulds for repeatable and unique outcomes.

This course is suitable for intermediate makers interested in expanding their technical skills and exploring new approaches to jewellery making. Beginners may be able to be accomodated on request.

Through sampling and experimentation, you’ll develop an understanding of how the hydraulic press can be used to generate both surface and three-dimensional form, with the opportunity to create either a collection of technical samples or a resolved wearable object.

Additional Information:

• No previous experience with a hydraulic press is required.
• There may be a cost for class materials depending on the scale and complexity of your project. Materials can be purchased in class, or you may bring your own.
• Your tutor will provide guidance on all aspects of the process, including tool making, forming techniques and project development.
• 22 hours of tuition over four daytime classes (9.30 am to 3 pm)

Explore the possibilities of pressure, pattern and form.

Join us to create unique jewellery and objects using one of the most versatile tools in the contemporary jewellery workshop.

24 hours of tuition over four daytime classes

For more information, see the full listing for this course here.

Explore the rich and refined world of Georgian-style stone setting in this intermediate daytime jewellery course. Inspired by historical jewellery techniques, this class focuses on the delicate art of hand-setting faceted stones into richly detailed metal surfaces using traditional approaches associated with Georgian jewellery.

Through guided demonstrations and supported bench practice, students will develop precision in drilling, setting, stone seat preparation, and decorative surface finishing techniques while creating beautifully detailed stone-set jewellery.

Ideal for makers looking to deepen their stone-setting skills and expand their technical repertoire, this course offers a hands-on introduction to the craftsmanship and ornamentation associated with historic jewellery traditions.

Additional Information

• A pre-requisite for this class is intermediate-level jewellery making experience
• There will be a materials cost for this class. Final cost will depend on the scale of your design and the metal selected
• Materials can be purchased in class, or students are welcome to bring their own suitable sheet metal
• Your tutor will advise on all technical and material considerations throughout the process

24 hours of tuition over four daytime classes

For more information, see the full listing for this course here.

During this fun and informative course, you will play with colour, paint with enamel, and learn how to use the kiln to create eye-catching wearables. This class is a wonderful mid-length introduction to the versatile skills of working with liquid enamel to introduce colour to your work – perfect for the experienced maker and complete novice alike.

12 hours of tuition over two Saturdays – 15th & 29th August

For more information, see the full listing for this course here.

Learn the ancient and gorgeous craft of star setting faceted stones – intermediate course

Build your stone-setting skills in our 4-day x two weekends class, Stellar Setting: Star Setting for Jewellery.

This course focuses on the traditional technique of star setting, where faceted stones are nestled into hand-carved star-shaped settings. With guided instruction, you’ll develop precision in engraving and setting, adding fine detail and depth to your jewellery. Ideal for those looking to expand their stone-setting repertoire, this course offers a hands-on approach to mastering a timeless jewellery technique.

Additional info about requirements for this class:

• A pre-requisite for this class is to be an intermediate-level maker
• There will be a cost for the class materials.
• The final cost depends on the design scale and the metal selected.
• This can be bought in class, or you can bring along your own sheet metal materials
• Your tutor will advise you on all matters relating to this process 24 hours of tuition over four days of weekend classes

For more information, see the full listing for this class

To find the class/es you wish to enrol in, use the drop-down menu in the ticketing area at the bottom of this course listing and select the day and class you wish to join.

Secure your place and save compared to our typical year-round pricing.

Our Winter School classes are priced to entice you off the couch and into the studio – we hope you can join us this August! 

• The use of all tools and consumables such as solder, saw blades, drill bits, emery and solder, required to complete the projects.
• A selection of teas, coffee and delish biscuits for morning and afternoon tea

• A notebook and pen/pencil
• Magnifying glasses or a jeweller’s loupe.
• Lunch or dinner
• Your ideas and creativity!
• More information about what is needed for your class will also be sent in a confirmation email on enrolment

• We take safety very seriously at SquarePeg.
• All students must wear proper enclosed shoes (no sandals or thongs), long pants or skirts and have long hair tied back.
• We provide safety equipment and training on how to use all relevant equipment.

• Enrol below – you can secure your place on the spot!
• Peace of Mind Booking – purchase refund protection at checkout. Terms and Conditions apply in the payment options field
• Enrol early and take advantage of our payment by instalments option to spread the payments out over three payments. This option is offered at check out.
• 40% deposit followed by a 30%  payment six weeks out from your course, and the final 30% payment three weeks ahead of the course start date.

Beginners & Beyond course

Liquid Enamel workshop

Winter School is a four-week term with multiple class offerings scheduled across each week.

Students enrol in a term of their chosen course and attend that class on that evening for the Winter term duration.

As we offer our Winter School classes at lower than usual enrolment fees, we encourage you to take advantage of our Winter School classes and join more than one course – come get creative and increase your skills with us this August!