Jewellery Design Workshops

Immerse yourself in a day of creativity, designing and making your own unique jewellery pieces with Chris Bohan.

This jewellery design workshop caters for people with no previous jewellery making experience through to those with design expertise.

Chris Bohan, with over 30 years design experience, will be leading the workshops helping you with your design choices and making. Chris will answer your questions and demonstrate specific techniques and tips, enabling you to take home beautifully designed and finished bespoke jewellery.

There are two workshops available:

Workshop 1 – Design and make a necklace and a pair of earrings, choosing from one of three necklace designs (6 hours including supplied lunch).

Workshop 2 – Design and make a short necklace featuring five charms (3 hours).

All workshop materials will be provided, including high quality sterling silver Italian chains and custom clasps and findings made by Chris. You’ll have access to Chris’ collection of gemstones and unique mixed materials collected over 30 years!

Coffee, tea, and refreshments will be provided throughout the day, along with a delicious freshly prepared lunch for you to enjoy with your fellow work shoppers.

These small group, hands-on fun workshops are designed for 4 to 6 participants, aged 18+.

Workshop 1 – What you’ll do on the day

On arrival

Morning tea will be served, while the workshop necklace design options are explained and demonstrated by Chris.

You’ll then have the opportunity to try them on and choose one of these designs to make. You will also be making a pair of earrings, and if there is time, you will be able to make more than one pair.

Choose your necklace design

The three necklace design options are:

• Short necklace featuring five charms.

  Enjoy making bespoke charms. Three charms are permanently attached to your sterling silver chain necklace, while two charms are detachable creating plenty of wearable options for this delightful short necklace. Choose from two sterling silver chain styles and a variety of colour palettes of gemstones and sterling silver components which will be available for you to create your bespoke charm necklace.

• Customised toggle clasp necklace.

  Designed and custom-made toggle clasps will be ready for you to choose from as a starting point to create your bespoke necklace. Combine your chosen clasp with whatever components appeal to you to individualise your necklace. The necklace length is totally variable to perfectly suit you.

• Mixed gemstone necklace with sterling silver chain.
  

  This necklace is 1.5 metres long and incorporates 50cm of sterling silver chain. A stunning versatile design, the length allows you to wear this necklace multiple ways. There are two sterling silver chain styles to choose from along with many material combinations to create a unique bespoke necklace.

Design your necklace

After you have decided on your necklace design, you customise your chosen design by selecting the individual components. You will have access to a large range of components collected by Chris over 30 years, including coloured anodised beads and rods, glass tubes, pearls, gemstones and sterling silver beads and chain – all in a full spectrum of colours.

There’s no hurry while you explore your options. We shall guide you through suggested colour and material pairings to help you design your perfect piece.

Break for lunch

The hard decisions have been made! It’s time to recharge before the making begins. Enjoy a delicious freshly prepared lunch with your fellow work shoppers (dietary requests accommodated).

Make your necklace

Once you have chosen your necklace components, you’ll do the actual making process to assemble and complete your beautiful, high-quality necklace and earrings. You can do as little or as much as you are comfortable with, as you will be fully assisted to complete your pieces.

Workshop 2

This is a shorter workshop where you make the first design option only from Workshop 1, being the Short necklace featuring five charms. The process is similar to Workshop 1. Includes afternoon tea. Making a pair of earrings and having lunch supplied is not included.

What do the workshops cost?

Workshop 1 – 10.00am to 4.00pm – $580 per person.
Workshop 2 – 1.00pm to 4.00pm – $480 per person.

Available dates

Workshop dates available on request– minimum of four required to run each workshop.

If you would like to make a day of it with friends, family members or even work colleagues, private bookings can be arranged with alternative participant numbers than those offered above.

Please call Chris Bohan with any questions and to book your place on 0407 770 048.

Full payment is required at time of booking.

What to bring

If you’ve got an important event coming up and you’re struggling to find the perfect necklace or earrings to match, designing your own jewellery is the perfect solution. Bring along your outfit and we’ll help you to create the perfect matching jewellery.

Gift certificates

This workshop makes the perfect gift. Gift certificates are available upon request.

Location, parking and public transport

Based in Parkville, Melbourne. Limited 2 hour street parking is available. Public transport by tram is available with tram stops less than a ten-minute walk away. Address and tram details supplied with booking confirmation.

Terms and conditions

All workshop participants must agree to the following terms and conditions.

Cancellations and refunds

If Chris Bohan cancels the workshop:

• You are entitled to a transfer or a full refund.

If you can’t attend the workshop:

• A 100% refund can be requested up to 2 days (48 hours) before the workshop starts.
• A transfer to a workshop at a later date can be requested up to 2 days (48 hours) before the workshop starts.
• A 50% refund will apply to cancellation less than 2 days (48 hours) before the workshop starts.

We will do our very best to accommodate any food allergies/special dietary requirements that are to be specified when booking the workshop.

COVID: Please do not attend if you are experiencing COVID symptoms or have COVID. We can easily transfer your workshop date to another time when you are feeling better.

Liability waiver – I agree to take full responsibility for any damages, injuries and for physical and/or personal property, which I might incur whilst participating in a Chris Bohan jewellery design and make workshop.

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