About this workshop

Get creative and make your own handmade ring for the love of your life. You may want to make wedding rings, an anniversary mile stone or special commitment rings. You might be looking for a date night/day alternative. You will not be sharing this workshop with any other couples it’s your own creative and memorable time together. Couples will be supported with expert advice in learning jewellery methods and techniques. This workshop can be for beginners to experienced students. In the workshop you will learn traditional silver or gold-smithing techniques including sawing, annealing, soldering, forming, texturing and polishing. You will receive a piece of copper sheet for practice and then the piece of your chosen material from which you will create your special ring for your partner. Workshops are held in Yvette's home studio in Tarrawanna. The address will be sent to you via email once you make your booking. ​In this 4 - 5 hours workshop you will make a ring for each other, the cost is $540 AUD per couple in sterling silver. This includes an information pack with some materials and the workshop is well equipped with extensive tools and equipment for use. If students are wanting to make gold rings, there will be a quote drawn up prior to the class. An initial consultation is a good idea to determine the design, materials and size of your fingers. Tea, coffee, a snack, water and lunch are provided. After this workshop you will enjoy a glass of bubbles so you can reflect on that amazing ring you made for each other. Once we have established a date, a 50% deposit is to be paid upon booking. The remaining balance can be paid on, or before the day of the workshop. 
 Your remaining balance can be made by cash or cheque or directly into my bank account. Acc Name: Yvette de Mestre Jewellery Designs. National Australia Bank BSB # 082 566 AC # 8624 80888 You may also pay your remaining balance by paypal to: yvette@ydjewellerydesigns.com Thank you. Hope to see you soon!