Laser cut jewellery from the Archives

Led by an experienced facilitator in the Darling Square Library makerspace and members of the City history team, this workshop is a great introduction to laser-cut jewellery making and the City of Sydney Archive.

 You’ll be guided to personalise a range of fun jewellery templates using images from the City’s Archive. Once you’re happy with your final design, we’ll laser cut or etch it for you. You’ll receive your design during the class and can add the hooks, clasps or cords to make it wearable. 

What you’ll learn

• How to access the City of Sydney Archive

• Basic digital design using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator (No prior experience necessary).

• Tools including colour manipulation, image correction and filters to prepare your image for laser cutting  

• Basic laser cutting

What you’ll take home 

• 1 laser-cut piece of jewellery in plywood or perspex

• If your design is not ready by the end of the workshop, we’ll mail it to you

Details 

• Cost: $60 full price / $48 concession per person 

• Bookings and class size limited – bookings are essential 

• Suitable for: Ages 16 and over 

• Experience level: This is a beginner workshop with no required knowledge 

• Wear: Enclosed shoes and no loose-fitting clothing or jewellery 

More information

Eligibility for concession price: The ticket purchaser must hold a valid NSW Pensioner, Senior or full-time student card. Valid proof of concession to be shown in advance or in person at the workshop. If valid proof of concession is not provided, the full rate will be required to be paid.

Bookings can be cancelled up to 7 days before the date of the workshop. Cancellations made within 7 days of the course starting will not be refunded. See terms and conditions here

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