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Under the guide of Silversmith Jemica Ostrofski, learn how to design and fabricate textured flower earrings using
recycled metals. The basic metalsmithing and silversmithing techniques of mark making, hand sawing and
soldering will be explored using various hammers, letter stamps, number stamps and other tools. You will have the opportunity to add your own creative touches to your design along the way, while learning key techniques and skills.

The workshop will run for 4 hours in which you will be making 1-2 finished pairs of flower earrings.

WHAT YOU’LL GET
• Sheet of recycled Aluminium/Copper/Brass/Sterling Silver
• Findings to turn your creation into jewellery
• Industrial strength glue
• Apron to wear during workshop
• Gift Box / Pouch to store and take home your creations in
WHAT TO BRING/WEAR
• All necessary tools and materials will be provided on the day
• Imagery of any jewellery ideas you might like to draw inspiration from (examples will be provided)
• Pen and paper to take note
• Enclosed shoes
• No loose items of clothing (as they may get caught in equipment)
• Hair tied back

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ABOUT THE ARTIST

Meekz Contemporary Jewellery is the independent label of Brisbane based silversmith Jemica Ostrofski. In 2009
Jemica graduated from the Queensland College of Art with a Bachelor of Fine Art with First Class Honours, after
majoring in Gold and Silversmithing and gaining a passion for minimalist sculptural form. She relocated to the
country to be with family in 2010, where she was able to finally call home and transform an old horse stable into her
studio and pursue her jewellery fulltime.
Working from her now Lutwyche based home Jemica love’s being able to draw inspiration from the country, from the
urban built environment, nature, society and design, and geometric forms. The tactile nature of working with raw
materials alongside existing forms always creates a dialogue for her and continually keeps her searching for ways to
express new stories.
Using traditional silversmithing techniques such as hand sawing, soldering, hammer texturing, etching and oxidising,
Jemica brings to life her sketched drawings to create statement pieces that can be worn every day.
Adopting an ethically responsible and environmentally friendly practice, all Meekz collections are made using
recycled, reclaimed and repurposed materials such road signs, sterling silver, electrical wire, aluminium, copper and
brass, transforming the everyday into something unique and beautiful.
In 2014 Jemica pursued her passion to teach and ran her first small group workshop with much success. She now
runs workshops in metal texturing (mark making with metal), recycled wire weaving (our signature jewellery style of
wire manipulation and weaving), riveting and hand sawing (traditional riveting and hand sawing skills), copper ring
making (metal texturing and ring making techniques) and traditional ring making for two (traditional soldering
techniques used in ring making). More workshops are available and all are fully customisable.
Jemica runs her workshops from several locations in Queensland – Tinker & Cobb and Co Museum in Toowoomba
and independently from home at her studio in Lutwyche. Private in-home sessions are available on request, as are
primary and high school day / weekly / monthly workshop sessions.
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Jemica Ostrofski 0402 685 677

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ABOUT OUR WORKSHOPS

• These workshops are for 16years and above. If you are looking for student workshops please see our Kids art section.
• Tinker provides tea & coffee facilities, guests are welcome to bring their own snacks and drinks to enjoy as well. The studio provides glass & paper cups. If you presure wine glasses please BYO.
• Street parking is available. Please plan ahead to arrive 5minutes before class starts.
• Tinker provides all the materials required to complete the task.
• Tinker offers the use of studio aprons. If you prefer to use your own please BYO. We do use professional materials within our classes which means that stains can happen, please consider this before attending your workshop.
• Seats are limited for each workshop, please ensure you and your creative buddies book early to not miss out.
• Classes are non-refundable
• By attending this workshop you agree not to reproduce the documents given or teach the techniques demonstrated to others for either paid or unpaid purposes. You are free to use the knowledge obtained to create products with these techniques