Two-Part Casting Assembly | Two-Day Workshop- Multiple dates available

Two-Part Casting Assembly & Finishing | Two-Day Hands-On Workshop

Develop your jewellery assembly and finishing skills with Andrew Pickering at The Centre Sydney. This practical, two-day workshop focuses on preparing, assembling and finishing two-part cast jewellery, taking you through the essential techniques of soldering, surface preparation, setting and polishing.

From working with individual cast components to completing a finished piece, you'll gain valuable bench experience and develop techniques you can apply to your own jewellery-making practice.

Upcoming Workshop Dates | 2027

Choose the dates that work best for you:

• Tuesday 18 – Wednesday 19 May 2027
• Tuesday 16 – Wednesday 17 November 2027

Time: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm daily

Location: The Centre Sydney, Leichhardt

Bookings: Select your preferred workshop dates when booking. Places are limited to ensure personalised guidance.

About the Workshop

Over two days, you'll work through the process of assembling and finishing a two-part jewellery casting, developing practical skills in component preparation, soldering, surface finishing and setting techniques.

Under Andrew's guidance, you'll learn how to prepare cast components for assembly, solder them together and refine surfaces through buffing and polishing. You'll also explore setting and final finishing techniques to complete your piece.

Workshop Highlights

• Preparing two-part cast components for assembly
• Soldering cast components together
• Buffing and preparing surfaces for polishing
• Jewellery setting techniques
• Final polishing and finishing
• Practical troubleshooting and bench techniques
• Hands-on guidance in a small class setting

Who Is This Workshop For?

Suitable for a range of skill levels, from beginners and emerging jewellers to experienced makers and jewellery designers looking to strengthen their jewellery assembly and finishing techniques.

Whether you're developing your bench skills or refining your approach to working with cast jewellery components, this workshop offers practical learning that you can apply to your own work.

By the end of the workshop, you'll have gained hands-on experience in assembling and finishing two-part cast jewellery, with a better understanding of the techniques involved in achieving a professional finish.

Class Details

Class Times

Classes run from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm daily, including a 30-minute lunch break. Students are welcome to arrive from 9:00 am to set up and prepare their benches.

What to Bring

Students are required to bring their own hand tools and consumables, such as blades and burs. A complete list of required items will be sent to you before your workshop begins.

You are also welcome to bring your own jeweller's apron.

What's Provided

• Metal and materials required for the workshop
• Safety glasses, if required
• Certificate of Completion
• Light lunch and refreshments

Lunch and Refreshments

A light lunch and refreshments will be provided each day. Coffee and tea will also be available.

Please advise our team of any allergies or special dietary requirements before your workshop.

Getting There

The Centre Sydney is located on Parramatta Road, Leichhardt, and is accessible by public transport.

Free parking is available behind the building, with access via Redmond Street.

For more information about the venue and directions, visit thecentresydney.org.

Looking to Learn Something Specific?

If there is a particular skill you would like to develop or a technique you wish to explore further, we'd love to hear from you.

Email education@jewelleryindustrynetwork.com to discuss your learning goals and how we can support your development.

Meet Your Teacher | Andrew Pickering

With over 35 years of experience in the jewellery industry, Andrew Pickering began his career as an apprentice production gem setter before becoming a specialist in 18ct gold, platinum and precious gemstone setting for one of Europe's largest jewellery manufacturers.

Andrew has taught a wide range of jewellery courses at Birmingham's prestigious School of Jewellery, working with beginners, working jewellers, retailers and custom makers.

One of his most popular courses, Tips of the Trade, became known for delivering practical, impactful results in just five days. Students often experienced breakthrough moments as they overcame long-standing challenges under Andrew's guidance.

Throughout his career, Andrew has been commissioned by jewellery companies across the UK to train their staff in setting and pre-setting techniques for manufacturing. His training has helped streamline production processes, reduce waste and improve outcomes in commercial workshops.

Alongside his teaching and consultancy work, Andrew also spent 15 years as a manufacturer and retailer in the UK, creating bespoke pieces for private clients.

Andrew's teaching philosophy centres on simplicity and adaptability. He believes beautiful results can be achieved with minimal tools, and his practical, hands-on approach is tailored to individual learning styles, helping both emerging and experienced jewellers discover techniques that work best for them.