General news and information regarding Hammer & Hand in Hobart or Bangalow.

Greetings all, sorry i didn’t do this sooner, here is just a quick update of my details for the website.

My name is Vaughn I am a practicing blacksmith & jeweller from Tasmania.
I focus mostly on dark age inspired Norse and Celtic styles of art. I have also worked for films doing work as a prop maker.

I work in many mediums but focus mostly on Smithing and jewellry .

Email: morphettvaughn@gmail.com

I’ve altered a Bee wax seal to give it 3D relief .. impressed it to FIMO and sand-cast them in Bronze.

What will they become, I wonder?  and where will they go?… Little time-traveling bees!

Sand-cast bronze bees

Hammer and Hand

An opportunity has come up for membership of Hammer and Hand. Please call Bruce for information. 0409960614

Established in 1994 in Hobart Tasmania and in 2009 a second branch was opened in Byron Bay NSW.

Hammer and Hand is a Jewellery and Metal collective and is a working Jewellery Workshop and Gallery open seven days a week and staffed by members of the collective.

Hammer and Hand is known and loved by locals and visitors alike. Admired for its Eclectic metal work and Jewellery, ranging through forged iron pieces and stainless steel utensils, to handcrafted mirrors, leather and metal accessories, fine art, sculpture, and art cards, but with the emphasis always on Jewellery and Metal.

The collective offers, for its members, a business address, workshop with basic jewellery making tools and a retail showroom/gallery

The twenty or so members trade and operate as individual businesses under the umbrella of the collective.

Visit the Collectives website and blog …

www.hammerandhand.com

Designed to really emerge yourself into the world of jewellery making. Stretched over 7 weeks you will learn how to do bezel and pedestal prong settings, how to make link chains, how to use cold connections, different soldering techniques and how to do metal forming by using stakes and anvils. You will make overall five different jewellery pieces either out of copper or recycled sterling silver. Additionally, you will also do your own project and develop and craft one of your own designs. Best to watch our video from this creative journey and the amazing jewellery pieces craftedhere.

Course 1 – SATURDAYS starting 16 Sept

Course 2 – TUESDAYS starting 19 Sept

Price 1590 AUD (payable in instalments)

For registration please send an email with your full name, address and preferred date to mail@hauteboheme.com

• Each class consists of maximum four students, so you will get all the attention you need.
• Courses are for beginners and do not have prerequisites.
• Prices are including all materials, tools, workbench use, morning tea and an extensive work manual.
• We request a registration fee of 190$ to secure a space in the course.

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1 Day Workshops – MAKE YOUR OWN

Dates – 2^nd Saturday/ month    LAST WORKSHOP before winter break  13 May

Whether its for yourself, a friend or family – find out how to make jewellery and craft a first ring or pendant on your own. This one day course is the perfect step into the world of jewellery making – packed with lots of new skills and excitement by the end of the day when you walk home with your own handmade unique piece of silver jewellery.

In this course you will learn the fundamental technics of jewellery making, like sawing, filing, soldering, sanding and polishing; and the use of the essential tools in a safe way and environment.  You will be able to choose from different designs for either women or mens jewellery.

Workshop 10-5pm   – Price 180 AUD (Ring) / 200 AUD (Pendant) – max. 4 participants

Register via email to mail@hauteboheme.com or follow Hammer&Hand events on Facebook.

Watch a video from past workshops and check out what participants said

I had such a good day at the workshop , very relaxed, great tuition and so awesome to leave with a ring that I am very proud of!

Thanks again and I look forward to my next step into the world of
silversmithing! 

Thanks so much for an awesome day. I’m chomping at the bit to get started on my new hobby!!

I had such a great time. I would really love to pursue making the rings again and practicing making them more! 

7 Weeks Course – BASICS IN METAL SMITHING
Next Course starting in September – October 2017 

This course is designed to really immerse yourself in to the world of jewellery making by learning all the basic skills and some more advanced practices of metal smithing.

In this course you will learn extensively the foundational techniques of sawing, filing, soldering, sanding and polishing; and the use of all relevant tools in a safe way and environment. Stretched over 7 weeks you will learn how to do bezel and pedestal prong settings, how to make link chains, how to use cold connections, different soldering techniques and how to do metal forming by using stakes and anvils.

You will make overall five different jewellery pieces either out of copper or recycled sterling silver by using wire and sheet metal. Additionally, you will also do your own project and develop and craft one of your own designs. At the end of the workshop you will walk home with six pieces of Jewellery and all the know-how to take your own steps as a Jewellery Maker. Whether it stays your passion or becomes more a profession you will have all the basic knowledge and skills to make your own hand made Jewellery. Do remember these are only the basics and with curiosity and continuous practice you will develop and refine your skills – learning and exploring in Jewellery Making will never stop.

Our video from the last course

• This 42 hour course runs every Saturday for 7 weeks starting again mid March. Timing is from 9am to 4pm with a lunch break.
• Total price for 7 days is 1590 AUD (payable in instalments). Price is including all materials, tools you use in the workshop and of course the morning tea. You will also receive an extensive work manual.

Join Thomas for this exciting journey into the world of silver smithing and walk home with stunning pieces of jewellery – make for the first time your own design from sketch to finished piece.

If you are interested or have questions please contact Thomas mail@hauteboheme.com or 0401 434949. 

Made with 2.4mm Marine grade stainless steel rod… other sizes available  (3mm and 1.6mm) 

Safety Pins Kilt Pins Shawl Pins Safety pin Safety-pin
316 Stainless Steel