TURN OFF, TUNE OUT
Drop in at The Bench
Resonating with Timothy Leary’s 1966 quote “Turn on, tune in, drop out” we know that after a long day at work, it feels good to turn off and tune out but understand it might be difficult to commit to a full term of study.
So we encourage you to drop in when you can at The Bench to work on any jewellery projects you may have on the go or wish to start.
Do you want to keep building your skills-set but need to access a bench and equipment? Fallen behind in class? Is your assignment due soon? Need to solder that final join and you can’t access your campus workshop? No problem, we’ve got you sorted at The Bench.
A tutor will always be on site, but will let you work independently on your creations. There is no lesson plan here! Think you might like their advice or require their help with that tricky join? No sweat! Your skilled tutor will always be there to calmly help you get the most out of your evening at The Bench.
When: Thursday 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Duration: 2.5 hours
Class size: Please book in advance to avoid missing out.
Cost: $75
As part of Joynton & 107 Projects, The Bench will provide subsidised courses to residents in the Zetland, Sydney area. For further information please email us at jewellery@thebench.sydney
ABOUT THE COURSE
Prerequisite
This opportunity is for competent students who have completed a minimum of Stage 1 Introductory Jewellery Making or equivalent. If unsure, please discuss with The Bench prior to booking.
Course Objectives
It is expected that you already are familiar and have been inducted on jewellery equipment in our workshop. If you are new to The Bench please arrange to arrive earlier for OH&S induction. You must be reasonably competent at soldering and basic jewellery making.
The tutor can be available for questions and assistance, however, please be aware that this is not a class.
Course Outcomes
The Bench provides this time for you to work on your own projects. Should you wish to discuss ideas or troubleshoot, please don’t hesitate to get in touch prior to arrival and confirm that what you need can be provided.
What’s Included
You will need to bring your own consumables – saw blades, solder and emery. Please bring any materials you need. A small selection of materials and consumables will be available to buy from your tutor at cost price. (Please bring cash for any purchases).
If you are working with gold, you are required to supply your own gold solder. If you require specific tools, equipment or material, please contact jewellery@thebench.sydney to arrange.
The Tutor: Erin Keys
Erin Keys has over 20 years experience as a jeweller, designer and educator with a diverse range of achievements in various facets of craft and design. Participating in nearly 100 exhibitions in Australia and overseas since 1999, her practice spans one-off exhibition pieces, bespoke commissions and a limited edition laser cut production range available through several stockists.
Erin has taught beginner to advanced jewellery courses at Sturt Summer School, JamFactory, SquarePeg Studios and is currently a sessional teacher at UNSW Art & Design.
For the past 10 years Erin has had extensive involvement with design and education, working as a Jewellery Design Developer for over 5 years at one of Australia's leading design companies Dinosaur Designs and for Louise Olsen X ALEX AND TRAHANAS. Erin is currently the senior production jeweller at Sydney fine jewellery label Babyanything.
The Bench workshop
The Workshop
The Bench is a modern, light filled, industry standard workshop focusing on education and training. It is a relaxed and friendly place to learn traditional and contemporary jewellery techniques, a space to develop ideas and projects such as ring making, silver jewellery and stone setting gems. We provide concept based jewellery classes to the absolute beginner, the aspiring maker and to the professional jeweller.
The Bench is a safe working and learning environment, complete with a wide inventory of tools and equipment, such as Vaniman polishing extraction, enamelling kiln, fume cabinets, micromotors, soldering torches, rolling mill, tumbler, ultrasonic and more.
Location
The Bench acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of our land – Australia. The Bench acknowledges the Gadigal of the Eora Nation as the traditional custodians of this place we now call Sydney.
Joynton Avenue Creative Centre in Green Square
Joynton Avenue Creative Centre in Green Square
The Bench is located at the exquisite historic site, Joynton Avenue Creative Centre in Green Square, and is easily accessed by bus, train (Green Square Station), ride or walk.
The Bench cultivates inclusive, creative and accessible spaces for everyone to have the opportunity to feel safe and welcomed.
The building has full wheelchair accessibility, ramp access from street and park entrances, internal lift for access to upper levels and a unisex accessible toilet on each level.
THE BENCH, Joynton Avenue Creative Centre
3A Joynton Ave, Zetland NSW 2017
Additional notes
All the tools & machinery you need are available at the venue; including an apron. Please bring materials and ideas for your individual project. You may want to buy further materials from our metal suppliers – your tutor will provide you with supplier information.
For health and safety reasons, please bring along with you the following
Hair tie: If you have long hair, please bring along something to tie it back with
Closed in shoes: We will be working with hot, sharp and heavy tools, so please wear shoes, which will protect your feet. Avoid wearing loose flowing garments.
Sketch book/note book/ pen and/or pencil: Please bring along a notebook for your own notes and design ideas. Notes will be provided to complement the techniques you will be learning but you may wish to make your own notes.
Remember: If you use glasses for reading and /or close up work please remember to bring them along.
Book Your Course
Questions?
Email us at: jewellery@thebench.sydney
or call us on: 0406 794 112