the nightsmith, jewellery making teacher

the nightsmith

the nightsmith

location_on Richmond, Melbourne

local_activity classes: SilversmithingJewellery Making

5.0 (8)


I’m Kat aka the nightsmith.
I spent my early 20’s completing a Bachelor in Fine Arts majoring in Silversmithing but since graduating 8 years ago life has taken me away from my jewellery practice.

These workshops were born as a way for me to bring creating jewellery back into focus and having spent most of my art school days in a shared studio, I’ve found creating work together is far more enjoyable than going it alone.

The focus of my workshops is using the technique of lost wax casting, a process centuries old and used by most professional jewellers today. It’s an easy way to approach the jewellery world, can be completed with minimal equipment in any location and the possibilities of creation are vast and therefore completely unique to you.

My workshops are designed to be very accessible with no prior experience needed, classes are kept small so you get plenty of 1 on 1 time to hash out the design idea and can move forward confidently through each stage of the process.

I’m so excited to introduce you to the wonderful world of ring making via lost wax casting and see what glorious rings we can make together!






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Reviews

(8)


Chole Kerr Jun 2024


It was a really engaging and practical class. Kat the trainer was lovely and the tools supplied and the time to complete a custom design was perfect.

Julie Keane Jun 2024


This was such a lovely afternoon, Kat was very helpful in guiding how to make our rings. I can’t wait to see the finished product.

Ruta Marcinkus Jun 2024


Had such a lovely afternoon at the silver ring workshop. Kat was very friendly and approachable, and made sure we had enough guidance throughout the ring making process. She checked in regularly with everyone, helped with design ideas and gave us lots of great tips. Amazing value for money. Can't wait to get my ring!

Sid Shields Jun 2024


What a perfect afternoon! Thank you Kat for putting on such a wonderful workshop. You were knowledgable and patient and knew your craft. Having a beer while sculpting a ring was perfection. Lots of tools and examples to work with. I will be doing another class for sure.

Emily Bryant May 2024


Had an absolute blast doing this class & will definitely be signing up again

Sarah Wright May 2024


Ring making workshop was amazing! Kat was so helpful and knowledgeable, open to different ideas and making them happen! So stoked with finished product and great bang for buck!

Evan McInnes May 2024


Kat was an absolutely wonderful guide for my first introduction to lost wax ring making. Knowledgeable and patient, she took us through everything we needed, providing tips and support as we lost ourselves in the carving!

I would go again in a heartbeat. The experience is so fun and best of all, you get to parade your shiny new creation around afterwards. Thanks Kat!

Iona McLeish May 2024


I had such a fabulous time at this workshop. Never done anything like it before but Kat gave super clear instructions throughout the process and made the whole experience very fun and relaxing. There is a real variety of styles and options for how you make the ring and the end result was awesome. Highly recommend this class if you are interested in jewellery or if you are looking for a fun activity with friends.

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