Join artist Shirley Wu at Fleurieu Arthouse in McLaren Vale and learn the art of silver-clay jewellery making with leaves.
In this beginner-friendly class, you'll work with silver-clay paste and discover how to incorporate natural leaf designs into your piece of jewellery.
Just pick a few leaves from your backyard, and Shirley will guide you how to to transform a leaf into a statement pendant piece or a pair of silver earrings. If you choose to make a pair of leaf earrings, please choose 2 different leafs to make the pair, they need to be smaller than 2cm.
Your jewellery piece(s) will be then fired and polished at Shirley’s studio and will be ready to pick up either in CBD or in McLaren Vale in 3-5 working days.
Gift boxes are available if you would like to gift to a loved-one!
Private class (Group 4-30) inquiries are always welcome!
What you'll get
A handmade silver pendant or a pair of silver earrings
Knowledge of handling natural leaves and silver-cla.y
The jewellery piece will be ready for collection 3-5 working days or in post with extra cost
What to bring
Bring two to three leaves (earrings recommended less than 2cm long, single pendant recommended 2-3cm, max 4cm) from your backyard, bush walkings, or your favourite spot!
Please bring your reading glasses for delicate stone setting. If you are making bead/pendant for a particular necklace or bracelet, please bring along to measure.
Everything else is provided.