This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2026 season. This season is now over.

Close-up of hands wearing handmade silver rings set with colourful cubic zirconia stones. Small containers filled with assorted gemstones in vibrant shades of orange, green, purple, blue, and gold are arranged on a wooden table in the background.
Hands work carefully with a strip of silver-clay on a gridded mat surrounded by jewellery-making tools. Small containers of colourful stones, metal rings, and sculpting instruments are neatly arranged on a wooden table.
Three smiling workshop participants sit together indoors, proudly holding up the small silver rings they created. Artworks, jewellery displays, and warm studio lighting fill the background, creating a cheerful, creative atmosphere.
Adelaide Fringe 2026

Silver-clay: A Jewellery Making Experience

Fringe award-winning jewellery workshop returns! Join artist Shirley Wu to explore silver-clay, a soft material that transforms into fine silver jewellery when fired. There are 3 experiences offering:

20 FEB – 22 MAR Organic Ring with Stone: Hand-form a personalised silver ring and set heat-safe stones such as cubic zirconia.
1 MAR ONLY Casting Nature into Jewellery: Bring along leaves, shells, fossils or found objects and learn to capture their textures into a pendant or earrings.
8 MAR ONLY Silver Origami Jewellery: Explore delicate paper-folding techniques in silver-clay to create intricate earrings or pendant.
 
No experience needed. Each piece is kiln-fired and polished at Shirley’s CBD studio and ready for pickup within 3–5 working days. Extra silver-clay available for larger designs.

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.
Workshops & Talks • Workshop
South Australia
 
Previous Award Winner
 
Culturally and/or linguistically diverse

Suitability & warnings

Content rating: PG
Family friendly: Yes
Target audience: High School (15-17)

Accessibility

 
Audience members have the opportunity to interact or join artist on stage
 
Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language

Presenter

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.