OFFERING
Courses & Casual Sessions in all aspects of Jewellery Making & Sculpture
We are here to teach you how to make the things you want to make!
We provide loads of options tailored to you, in Wax Jewellery making, Sculpture & Silversmithing in the Gold Coast. Classes are kept small to ensure loads of individual demonstration, guidance & feedback.
Friendly & Pressure Free Structured Learning
Whether you want to start a new jewellery business, upskill in an existing one or learn to sculpt hyper-realistic portraits, we will get you on a structured path to developing your skills in your area of interest and have a load of fun along the way!
Our emphasis is on individual treatment tailored to your interests!
We have professional backgrounds in everything we teach. Our studio workshop is equipped with a very large variety of tools & equipment we have accumulated over the years catering for all different kinds of activities beginner to advanced.
- Introduction to Wax Jewellery Making (3hrs)
- Introduction to silver finishing (2hrs)
- Intensive Wax Jewellery Course (24hrs)
- Introduction to Wax Jewellery & Metal Finishing (5hrs)
- Couples Ring Making (2 people 2 visits, 5hrs)
- Kids ring making with a friend (or parent)
- Casual Wax Jewellery Sessions ($36/hr)
- Introduction to Stone Setting (3hrs)
- Cast-in-place Stone Setting (3hrs)
- Mould Making for Design & Replication
- Fingerprint Jewellery (3hrs) Email to book
- Introduction to Silversmithing (4hrs)
- Melting Silver intro an ingot to create a ring (5hrs)
- Make a Spinner Ring (5hrs)
- Introduction to Delft Clay Casting & Cast-in-place Setting (5hrs)
- Make a Bezel Set Cabochon Ring (5hrs)
- Introduction to Flush Setting (3hrs)
- Ongoing Silversmithing Sessions
- Silversmithing tuition & Studio/equipment Use
- Wax Jewellery Making for the Beginner (video course)
- Introduction to Claw Setting – Part 1 (video course)
- Introduction to Claw Setting – Part 2 (video course)
- Cast-in-place Stone Setting (video course)
- Introduction to Jewellery Mould Making (video course)
- Intermediate Claw Setting Part 1 (video course)
- Intermediate Claw Setting Part 2 (video course)
- Introduction to Tube Setting (video course)
- Introduction to Flush Setting (eBook)
- Sand Casting for the Jewellery Studio (eBook)
- Introduction to Traditional Gilding (eBook)
Choose a project and we will guide you through ghe entire process. Please message us to book your sculpture session.
- Casual Sculpture sessions $35/hr (email to book)
- Sculpture Tools & Reference Models
We have lots of class options available for kids. If there is something you would like them to do that you can’t see here please email or call us.
Please note that any course can be purchased as a gift and booked at a time to suit the recipient
Sculpture Competition Winner!!!
Well Done annie!!
This years Brisbane Ekka sculpture competition representation category was won by one of our own students, Annie Veerman for her exceptional sculpture inspired by Dega’s pastel series, ‘the bathing women.’ In a competition with more entries than could be display, this is an outstanding achievement.
Annie had this piece cast in bronze and is one of many sculptures she has created over the last couple of years.
A big congratulations on your well deserved win! Well done Annie!!
See some more of our studios submissions below
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Our emphasis is on individual treatment tailored to your interests! We understand everyone has their own personal goals, tastes and aesthetic preferences so we will work with you to structure your learning so you can efficiently build the skills you need to make the designs you want!
We keep classes small meaning different people can work on different courses at the same time. We guide you every step of the way!
- In-person courses in our Burleigh Heads studio every Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 9-3:30
- Online video courses & Ebooks also available
New to Jewellery Making? One of these three options might be perfect for you!
- Introduction to Wax Jewellery Making (3hrs)
- The Intensive Wax Jewellery course (24hrs in several sessions)
- Ongoing Jewellery Sessions (weekly, fortnightly or whatever works for you!)
Sculpture
an emphasis on method
We guide you step-by-step through your project of choice whether it be portrait & figure sculpture, animal sculpture, monster making, or even hyper-realistic sculpture.
Don’t be intimidated! We provide a structured approach aided by plenty of reference models & detailed posters outlining anatomical principals.
3D scanning and small scale 3d printing is also available
Children Welcome!!
Jewellery & Sculpture
All our classes are open to kids! They can learn how make jewellery for themselves and their friends or make a big monster sculpture, and much more! The options are limitless!
Creativity and hand-eye coordination are essential skills for young people to develop. Our classes are tailored, meaning we will help them make things they are interested in. Empowering a child with the knowledge to design and create will develop confidence and problem solving skills and set them off discovering and exploring their own interests.
Creative skills are a lifelong outlet of happiness and contentment and can provide a head start for a creative career.
Fully equipped, specialized teaching spaces & an emphasis on quality tuition
We provide a friendly, encouraging and pressure free learning environment with an emphasis on providing every student maximum guidance and attention to ensure you leave your sessions confident in moving forward in your creative endeavors.
We have dedicated rooms for different activities & a huge range of tools & equipment.
Testimonials
Patty Sierra
Samantha Starling
This place is amazing. The skill level of Damian’s sculpture skills is world class. Fantastic structure to the classes with a great range of skills to learn in one place. Lucky to have this place on the Gold Coast
Chris Hyde
Amity Evergreen
I have now mastered loads of new skills and am well on my way to launching my own products and jewellery brand. A very friendly and pressure free place to learn. Highly recommended!”
Nessa Modi
Beyond thrilled! I am half way through my chosen course and am so happy I chose thinking hand studios, Damien and the team are incredibly knowledgeable and experienced and best of all HAPPY to share all of that wisdom with his students. I was a little worried given the financial investment as well as the time as I also travel from Brisbane down to the studio – but I have not regretted it for a second in fact I am already planning on what I can enrol in next.
Casey Mayne
The woodwork classes are great, they are held in a relaxed atmosphere under the instruction of Cal who is both friendly and knowledgeable, highly recommended.
Dean Stan