An individual holds five rings of different colors, highlighting a spectrum of bright and diverse shades.

Two elegant silver leaf earrings adorned with sparkling crystals.

Three silver hollow jewellery pieces displayed on a pristine white surface, showcasing their intricate designs and shine.

Silver-clay: A Jewellery Making Experience

Join artist Shirley Wu for a series of hand-on silver-clay jewellery making workshops.

Explore four unique sessions:

FEB 21-23 & MAR 21-23: Organic Ring with Stone – Craft personalised silver rings, setting heat-resistant stones like cubic zirconia. Learn moulding, firing, and polishing techniques.

FEB 28-MAR 2: Silver Origami Jewellery – Combine origami and silver-clay to create intricate wearable art.

MAR 7-9: Hollow Style Pendant – Make hollow pendants or Pandora-style beads using silver-clay and wood clay.

MAR 14-16: Casting Nature into Jewellery – Cast found objects (leaves, shells, bark) into bespoke silver jewellery pieces.

All workshops are beginner-friendly. Your piece will be then fired and polished at Shirley’s CBD studio and will be ready to pick up within 3-5 working days.

Bring reading glasses for delicate work. To make a ring for someone, bring one of their rings for sizing. You can bring found objects (<2.5cm) casting session—some will be provided. Add-on: Extra 5g of silver-clay ($20) available for larger pieces

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Workshops & Talks • Visual Art

South Australia • SA Premiere

: Fringe Fund Recipient
: Culturally and/or linguistically diverse

: Fri, 21 Feb - Sun, 23 Mar
: 2 hr 30 min
: SGC Studio Creative Space at SGC Art Studio
: $149 to $169
: PG

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Presented by: Shirley Jianzhen Wu

Shirley Wu is an Adelaide-based multidisciplinary artist specialising in jewellery-making, glass art, and performance art. With over four years of experience working with glass, metal, and silver-clay, she brings deep craftsmanship and creative expertise. For the past three years, she has guided participants of all skill levels through creating personalised jewellery art. Shirley’s teaching style is fun and clear, taking participants step by step through each process. Her workshops focus on hands-on learning, leaving participants with both a stunning jewellery piece and knowledge of silver-clay techniques in a supportive environment.

Sessions

Duration: 2 hr 30 min

Fri 21 Feb - Sat 22 Feb: 10:00am

Sun 23 Feb: 10:00am, 1:30pm

Fri 28 Feb - Sat 01 Mar: 10:00am

Sun 02 Mar: 10:00am, 1:30pm

Fri 07 Mar - Sat 08 Mar: 10:00am

Sun 09 Mar: 10:00am, 1:30pm

Fri 14 Mar - Sat 15 Mar: 10:00am

Sun 16 Mar: 10:00am, 1:30pm

Fri 21 Mar - Sat 22 Mar: 10:00am

Sun 23 Mar: 10:00am, 1:30pm

Ticket Prices

Full price: $169.00

Concession: $149.00

BankSA Cardholder: $126.75

Schools Program: $84.50

Companion Card: $0.00

Prices may not be available on all sessions

All transactions incur a $4.80 Transaction Fee (Excluding donation only transactions, certain promotions and transactions consisting of only free-ticketed shows). Fees explained.

1 Venue

SGC Studio Creative Space at SGC Art Studio

Cnr Eliza Street, Adelaide, SA 5000, Rear 115-117 Waymouth Street (Cnr Eliza Street), Adelaide, SA 5000, Adelaide, Kaurna

Cnr Eliza Street .Entrance is on Eliza street.

: Venue is suitable for all ages

Detailed venue info and space accessibility

Suitability & Warnings

Content Rating: PG

Target Audience: High School (15-17) | 18+

Accessibility

: Audience members interact from the seated or standing area