PUBLISHED January 28th, 2014 03:45 pm | UPDATED May 9th, 2018 03:13 am
Interested in the sparking world of jewellery? Want to learn more about what it takes to design a unique jewel or what goes into the production of quality jewellery? Interested to learn more about what gems are on the market and how you can get the best value for your budget?
Join Tanja Sadow and her team at JDMIS for a fascinating tour of the jewellery world and see what potential it holds for the shrewd buyer and the creative individual!
First, explore the gemstones and precious materials used in jewellery:
• Learn about the wide range of gems available on the market!
• See how factors like size, colour, cut and many more affect the value of gems and quickly identify how to choose the best value gems for your budget!
• Learn quick tips on how to look for telltale signs of non-genuine gems!
Now that you understand more about the gem and jewellery world, see how designers create fine jewellery and how modern technology makes jewellery fabrication accessible all creative individuals!
• See demonstrations of traditional jewellery design on paper and computer aided jewellery design
• Understand how designers think about price, comfort and beauty
• Learn about traditional metal-smithing and loss wax casting
and see how much work and expertise goes into producing fine jewellery today!
• Find out about new technologies such as powder metallurgy and see the start-to-finish production of a fine silver piece of jewellery
Wednesday, 12 Feb
Timing: 7pm – 9.30pm
Price: $28.00
(Limited seats available)
Advanced registration and payment is required in order to ensure your seat for this event. Payment may be made in person at our school at Shaw Tower, over the phone, or by internet. Please contact our registrar on 6221 5253 for details and availability.