Jewellery Workshops

Jewellery Making Classes run all year round. You can keep up-to-date with when the latest jewellery courses are happening by following Pod Jewellery on the social media links below or by signing up for our newsletter.

These jewellery making classes are suitable for absolute beginners and those with some experience.

Our workshops are suitable for beginners and you can do them in any order. The most popular workshop is the Intensive Beginners Jewellery Short Course. You need to have completed the Intensive Beginners Jewellery Short Course before attending the stone setting workshop.

Yes, you learn basic jewellery making skills in every workshop. After the workshop, you also receive detailed making instructions, a list of tools to buy, a list of suppliers, so you know where to buy metal and have things cast. Tools are also available for purchase in the studio. I have put together fantastic jewellery tool kits containing the same tools you'll be using in class. 

Jewellery workshops range from half a day to two days. They're designed to give you lots of useful skills without the long-term commitment needing to return each week. 

Workshops are limited to three students. A minimum of two students must be enrolled for a workshop to run.

All workshops can be booked on this website. Select the workshop and date you'd like to attend, and then choose to pay a $100 deposit ($200 for the Intensive Beginners Jewellery Short Course) or pay in full. If you choose to pay the deposit when booking, the final balance is due one week before your workshop. You can also pay the balance at any time, although a payment link will be emailed to you two weeks before the workshop. You can also pre-pay your balance in instalments. Please email Bec to arrange. 

You will receive an information pack email in the week prior to the workshop. It will give you all the details you need, such as what to wear, where to go and anything you might need to bring. 

You're welcome to take photos and/or video important parts of the workshop, such as soldering. For the privacy of others in the class, please don't video or photograph other participants without their permission.

All of the tools, equipment and materials are provided. However, if you decide to make your piece from gold, this will be an additional fee. Up to 70 grams of sterling silver is included in your workshop fee. Tools are available for purchase in the studio.

You can also choose to make your pieces from 9ct or 18ct yellow, white or rose gold for an additional fee. 

If you would like to make a ring that is 3mm wide and under, there will be 9ct yellow and rose gold available for purchase in the studio. If you make your ring from silver, there's a massive selection of silver to choose from, and the cost is included in the workshop fee.

Of course. You will leave the workshop with the stunning pieces of jewellery that you have made with your own hands!

The workshops are held in in Pod Studio just outside Kyneton, and easy 55 minute drive (85km) north of Melbourne along the Calder Freeway. Pod Studio is fully equipped with everything you will need to make a beautiful and unique piece of jewellery. In the weeks prior to the workshop, you will receive an email with details on the location of the studio and what to bring. 

You can also catch a V/Line train from Southern Cross Station to Kyneton. Kyneton is on the Bendigo line. The studio is located just out of Kyneton and is not within walking distance of the station or local accommodation. 

Workshops are taught by Bec de Podolinsky. Bec is a goldsmith based in Kyneton in Central Victoria. 

You must be aged 18 years and over to attend a Pod Jewellery workshop.

Yes, you can buy gift certificates for jewellery making workshops via the website. Simply go to the workshop you would like to buy a certificate for, and select the gift certificate option. Gift certificates arrive fully gift wrapped in a Pod Jewellery box. You can also purchase electronic gift cards that are instantly emailed to you. All gift cards are non-refundable.

If you'd like to buy a workshop as a gift but you're not sure what date the recipient will be able to attend, you can purchase a Pod Jewellery Gift Card. This gives the recipient the flexibility to book into a workshop at a time that suits them.

Sorry, We no longer offer private tuition. If you are interested in private lessons, we can recommend some fantastic teachers who can help you. Contact Bec on 0457 700 070for more details.

You can contact Bec at any time on 0457 700 070 or via email bec@podjewellery.com.au

Places are limited to three students in all workshops and courses. A $$200 deposit is payable on all workshops and courses. We do not offer refunds for cancellations less than four weeks prior to the start date of the workshop. 

If you're unable to attend, you can transfer your workshop booking to another person (for the same workshop dates only).  If the workshop does not run and is cancelled by us, you will receive a full refund or can choose be transferred to another workshop. We do not offerfee reductions, refunds or make-up classes to students who miss classes.

Code Red conditions are the worst conditions for a bush or grassfire. The Country Fire Authority advises Victorians that in response to bushfire threat on a Code Red day, leaving Designated Bushfire Prone Areas the night before or early in the morning is the safest option.

As Pod Studio is located in a bushfire prone area, all workshops scheduled on days declared as Code Red will be postponed and the studio will not be open. These workshops will be rescheduled for a later date. Where possible, workshops will be cancelled the day before or as soon as a Code Red day has been announced. You will be contacted by phone at least one day prior if your workshop is being postponed due to to a Code Red Day.

The studio is deep cleaned and additional hygiene and cleaning measures are in place as part of our COVIDSafe Plan. Classes are now limited to three students to adhere to physical distancing requirements. You'll have your own set of tools and protective equipment, which is sanitised before each class. Hand sanitiser and sanitising wipes will also be available.