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

This seven day 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.

Course Table

Some more details

• This 42 hour course runs every Saturday for 7 weeks starting 24 September till 5 November 2016. Timing is from 10am to 5pm with a lunch break.

• Each class consists of maximum four students, so you will get all the attention you need to truly learn something.

• This course is for beginners and does not have prerequisites.

• 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. Please register by 10  September.

A big shout out to all the wonderful folk who came last night to be part of the experience that is a Hammer & Hand winter exhibition. Once a year we go all out to bring you a new body of work from each of our members; we lay on a delicious array of nibbles; the mulled wine flows; and the stunning braziers flicker and flame while you listen to the dulcet tones of live acoustic guitar. None of this would be of any point if it wasn’t for our lovely, dedicated followers and supporters. We thank you. Much love from the Hammer & Hand crew xx

Melting Point Exhibition .. Hammer and Hand Byron Bay… photo, Mischa Pringle http://www.rollsouth.com/

We had two very popular one day Jewellery Making Workshops in June & July at Hammer & Hand. The Make my own Ring workshop was especially cool – well, check yourself what participants said about them:

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! I am very interested in the 7 day course.

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 love to pursue making the rings again and practicing making more! 

Here are some of the awesome creations made by the students during the day:

NOW – with such an interest in the Northern Rivers in learning true metal smithing Hammer & Hand will be running more one day workshops.

27 August (Sat) – Make your own ring – 1 seat left!

4 Sept (Sun) – Make your own Pendant – learn bezel setting!

18 Sept (Sat) – Make your own ring

We are also currently planing a 7 day workshop “Basics in Metal Smithing” stretched over several weekends in September / October, so stay tuned!

If you are urging for any date please contact mail@hauteboheme.com for details as we have only 3 seats per workshop and we want to plan you in!

We are looking for a Jewellery Maker/MetalSmith to join our Byron Bay Collective.

If you are an enthusiastic Jewellery maker or Metalsmith and would like to be a part of Hammer and Hand,

we would like to hear from you !

Please phone Bruce on 0409 960614

JewelleryMaker/MetalSmith