Soldiers Point, Newcastle

classes: Silversmithing • Jewellery Making

5.0 (15)

Hello, I'm Lauren, the founder of Tiny Metal Things and it's been two decades since I embarked on my journey into the world of jewellery making. What started as an apprenticeship has evolved into a passion for empowering my community through a unique jewellery experience. I believe that with a bit of support and the right knowledge, anyone can create something extraordinary.

At the heart of my offerings are jewellery making workshops, where I share the secrets of this timeless craft. It's not just about creating beautiful pieces; it's about instilling confidence and proving that with the right guidance, the possibilities are limitless.

Classes

Jewellery Making Workshop: Silver or Gold Rings

5.0 (9)

Sun 14 Jul, 2pm

Soldiers Point

1 to 5

$170 - $700

Jewellery Making Workshop: Silver Bangle

5.0 (4)

Wed 17 Jul, 10am

Soldiers Point

1 to 5

$230 - $280

Jewellery Making Workshop: Make Your Own Silver Earrings

5.0 (1)

Wed 24 Jul, 9:30am

Soldiers Point

1 to 5

$200

Jewellery Making Workshop: Silver Pendant

5.0 (1)

Wed 31 Jul, 10am

Soldiers Point

1 to 5

$170

Introduction to Silversmithing Course

Thu 25 Jul, 10am

Soldiers Point

1 to 2

$500

Shell Sandcasting Workshop

Your choice of time

Soldiers Point

1 to 2

$300 - $400

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Reviews

(15)

Leanne Millard • Jul 2024

I brought the Jewellery Making class for my daughter in-law's birthday as a gift. As part of the gift, my daughter and I went with her.

Lauren was amazing and made the class so enjoyable. I just loved the venue and of course the added bonus of being in beautiful Soldiers Point. Such good value for money.

My daughter in-law absolutely loved it (my son said she was buzzing when she got home). The only regret is we didn't take any great pics.

Jodi Phipps • Jun 2024

This 8s a great way to improve your skills if you are a TAS teacher as Lairen shows you what you need in the classroom. Talks you through the steps. If not a teacher then this course is still for you! You understand why jewellery can be expensive. You appreciate the artisans so much more. And you get a solid beautiful bangle. One of a kind.

Melanie Younger • Jun 2024

Lovely way to celebrate a birthday, great fun, excellent set up and we made some lovely pieces (with a lot of help). Lauren is absolutely lovely and so obliging, full of great ideas and expertise. Had a wonderful time, thank you!

Teacher's response

Thank you Melanie, I’m thrilled you enjoyed the birthday celebration! It was wonderful to have you in create some beautiful pieces together. Hope to see you again soon!

Lauren

Jodi Phipps • Jun 2024

I love learning new things. I enjoy working with my hands and creating. Lauren is anamzing teacher. She has a lot of patience.

Teacher's response

Thank you Jodi, I'm so glad you enjoy learning and creating with me. I always strive to be patient and help my students in any way I can. Looking forward to our next lesson together! - Lauren

Jodi Phipps • Jun 2024

I am a teacher and I am learning new techniques to show my students. Lauren is amazing.

Teacher's response

Thanks Jodie! It's was a pleasure to have you in

Lauren:)

Lya Strassmeir • Jun 2024

We had a wonderful time creating our stacker rings. Lauren was very knowledgeable and helped us with each step. We have enjoyed showing off our creations this week and look forward to creating something else with Lauren in the future!

Teacher's response

It was such a pleasure to have you both in Lya. Thank you so much for the lovely review. I look forward to having you back again for some more creating ️

Lauren

Carmen Barcos Segura • May 2024

I just had the most amazing jewelry class with Lauren! We made a beautiful personalized silver bangle, and could choose our own design. I can't believe how much I learned as a total beginner. Lauren was super friendly and made everything so easy to understand. Plus, the coffee she gave us was soooo tasty! I'm thrilled with my new bangle and highly recommend this class to anyone looking to try something new and fun!

Teacher's response

Thank you Carmen, I'm so glad you had a great time in the class and enjoyed making your beautiful silver bangle! It was a pleasure to have you in.
Lauren

Cynthia Getchell-Rouse • May 2024

Lauren from Tiny Metal Things is a great teacher. Today was my 4th workshop. I have made a ring, pendant, earrings and today was a bangle workshop. All tools are provided, including a good safe environment to work in. Lauren is full of knowledge. I have totally enjoyed all of the workshops done with Lauren. Workshops are all hands on and you get to wear something handmade by your own hands out of Lauren's studio.

Very happy return customer.
Thank you
Cynthia

Teacher's response

Thank you Cynthia, I'm so glad you've enjoyed all the workshops so far. It's been a pleasure having you as a returning customer. Looking forward to seeing you again in the future!
Lauren

Myles Viney • May 2024

Lauren was very knowledgeable and super friendly in her approach. She was able to help out where needed which made the class very enjoyable. I highly recommend this class to anyone thinking of doing it.

Teacher's response

Thank you Myles for your positive feedback! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the class and found it helpful.
It was such a pleasure to have you both in.
Cheers
Lauren

Sherri Meissner • May 2024

We had a ball! Lauren is amazing and made is so simple for us to follow along and create gorgeous rings. Thankyou!

Teacher's response

Thank you so much! I’m so pleased you all great time. It was such a pleasure to have you all in ️

Mel Turner • May 2024

This is my second class with Lauren. I had the pleasure of making a bangle. I loved talking to Lauren throughout the workshop…and the one thing that shines through is her passion for designing beautiful pieces and sharing her expertise, talent and ideas. Lauren loves to bring your ideas to fruition…not a standard ‘mould’. Love the studio, the hands on, learning and coming away with your own beautiful piece of bespoke jewellery. Highly recommended.

Teacher's response

Thank you so much for your kind words Mel! Always a pleasure to have you in ️

Ann Stevenson • Apr 2024

We had such a lovely afternoon learning to make stacking rings with Lauren. So relaxed and enjoyable. Highly recommend.

Teacher's response

Thank you for your lovely review! It was a pleasure to have you in ️

Lauren Conway • Apr 2024

My partner and I made our own rings this morning. It was something different that we hadn't done before and had such a great time. Lauren was patient and explained things step by step which made us feel very comfortable.
We will definitely be back and will definitely let others know about this workshop

Teacher's response

Thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely review. I truely appreciate it. Thanks so much for booking in!

Lisa Foran • Apr 2024

I had a great time at Lauren’s ring making workshop, and have 2 beautiful rings to remember it by! Looking forward to doing some other workshops with her again in the future.

Teacher's response

Thank you for your kind review Lisa! I look forwards to having you in again.
Lauren

Maree Watt • Apr 2024

Great value and great fun making a beautiful ring alongside my daughter. We both learnt heaps in a small class with all the tools we needed, thanks Lauren.