Silver Jewellery with Bridget Kennedy
<p>In this class valuable jewellery-making techniques will be developed, while the nature of the materials explored. Students will work at their own pace, learning to transform ideas and inspirations
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In this class valuable jewellery-making techniques will be developed, while the nature of the materials explored. Students will work at their own pace, learning to transform ideas and inspirations into jewellery.
Fees cover tuition and $10 of basic materials.
You will need to provide your own art materials, see below.
About Bridget Kennedy
Bridget's home studio is located in Lane Cove, surrounded by her productive permaculture garden, where visitors are invited to browse the cabinets of work. Alongside her exhibition practice and production of limited edition series of wearables, Bridget specialises in contemporary 'remakeries' and bespoke workshops to commemorate special occasions, such as making your own wedding rings.
“As an Australian Contemporary Artist, I believe in a truly connected, resilient, and sustainable creative community. My independent practice, advocacy work, exhibitions, support of other makers and community projects are unified by this vision. I believe in the power of creativity and its potential to express ourselves, connect with each other, to question, challenge and find new answers. The result? An abundant place for our future generations. A world where we create less but reap more. A place where surplus is felt through connection – not coveting – and a time where life is explored using creativity and creative thinking.
Materials List
Below is a materials list required for the first jewellery class.
If you have previous jewellery making experience please contact Bridget first at bridget@bridgetkennedy.com.au as you may not require all materials listed.
- Sterling Silver Sheet 1mm thick 20mm x 75mm
- Sterling Silver half round wire 3mm x 1.5mm x 200mm
- Sterling Silver round wire 0.8mm x 200mm
- Sterling Silver round wire 1.2mm x 250mm
- Solder wire 500mm 0.5mm of hard and easy
- Emery paper wet and dry 1 sheet each, 360, 600, 1200
- 24 Jewellers saw blades size 2/0 cut
- 10cm saw frame
- 1 set of assorted needle files
- Large half round coarse file
Tools Optional
- 15cm Steel ruler
- Steel divider
- 1 pair of half round pliers
- 1 pair of flat jaw pliers
- 1 pair of forming pliers (this is one jaw round and 1 jaw flat)
Suppliers
Koodak Jewellers Suppliers
Based in Melbourne - order online or by phone (supply metal plus tools)
Palloys
Based in Sydney - order online or by phone (supply metal plus some tools)
Australian Jewellers Supplies
Based in Sydney - order online, by phone or in store (supply all tools and equipment)
Combined Jewellery Services (WAC members receive a discount)
Based in Queensland - Order online or by phone
Any questions?
Feel free to contact tutor Bridget Kennedy at bridget@bridgetkennedy.com.au with any queries you may have.
Terms and Conditions
Please choose carefully as fees are non-refundable. Refunds of course fees will only be given if the course is cancelled or a place is not available in the course. Payment of course fees implies that you have read and agree to the WAC Terms & Conditions which are available online.