Jewellery Revive Repair, & Create
Give your treasured jewellery a new life!
Do you have broken jewellery tucked away in a drawer? A treasured piece that no longer feels wearable? Or costume jewellery that could be transformed into something new?
Bring your old and sentimental pieces along to this practical, creative two-hour workshop and learn simple techniques to repair, remake and reinvent jewellery using beading, wirework and soft soldering.
Repair favourite items, transform keepsakes into wearable treasures, and create unique pieces for everyday wear, costumes, parties or gifts. You'll also discover how repairing and reusing jewellery can help reduce waste and save money.
Places are limited, so book early by completing the form below to avoid disappointment!
What you will explore:
Beading and wirework techniques
Simple jewellery repairs and creative transformations
An introduction to soft soldering
Ways to reinvent treasured and costume jewel
Meet your facilitator:
Kimba Pham
Kimba is a Melbourne jewellery designer and maker with over 15 years of industry experience, spanning fine jewellery, costume jewellery and theatre pieces. Her work across design, production and manufacturing gives her an understanding of the entire jewellery-making process, from the first sketch to the final polish, as well as how to restore pieces when they break.
Kimba's family came to Australia as refugees from Vietnam. Today, she works between her Melbourne studio and artisans in Hoi An, Vietnam. Having experienced how community spaces can nurture creativity, Kimba is passionate about running community workshops and giving back to the spaces that inspired her.
Workshop details:
Date: Wednesday, 28th of October
Time: 10.00 am - 12.00 pm or 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm
Location: 155 Oriel Road, Heidelberg West 3081
Cost: Concession: $10 or Full Fee: $20
Bring those treasured pieces back to life! Places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.