Revamp It

Etelage takes a creative, sustainable &  fair trade approach to jewellery making.

Projects as seen in Better Homes & Gardens Magazine. Op shop necklaces repurposed by the team at Etelage!

Thrift, revamping, reclaiming & recycling have become synonymous with craft in recent years. Reacting against the technological advances of the 21st century, ostentation is fading & bigger issues: sustainability, climate change, global poverty, & ethical trading are becoming important.

Remember: you do not have to spend a fortune nor buy pieces in mint condition, especially when you are going to cut it up, pull it apart or restring it!

Give old jewellery a fresh lease of life & bring a vintage charm to your designs through an inspired use of beads & charms. Bring your own broken treasures & create something wearable. You will also receive valuable tips in cleaning & preserving your jewellery.

Workshop Details:

  • Skill Level: suitable for beginners
  • When? Tues evening at the Etelage store (see workshop schedule for dates

    http://www.etelage.com/workshops/schedule-intermediate 

  • Cost: $25 plus materials
  • Incentives: If you want to get serious with your jewellery making, tools & more luscious beads are available for purchase by all students on the day with a 10% discount.
  • Bookings :

http://www.etelage.com/workshops/schedule-intermediate

If you cannot get to a workshop we can repair your jewellery for you.

 

Tutor Bio: Christine Smalley – Founder & Creative Director of Etelage (est 2002), shares her passion for artisan traditions & vintage design. Drawing inspiration from 1920s deco style, 1960s jet set glamour &1970s boho chic governs her artistic expression.

Two instructional beading DVDs later & a business nomination for business innovation (Telstra Awards 2009) Christine continues to pursue excellence in her passion for all things adorned. Christine is also a regular blogger, teacher (incl TAFE, Notebook Magazine's Craftroom & schools) & loves all things vintage.

Testimonials:

"It's not like other arts or crafts where if you make a mistake the raw materials can't be reused - with beads I am constantly recycling my raw materials and creating new pieces." Mandy

Booking Terms & Conditions:

  •  All workshops must be paid in full at time of booking.
  • Cancellations:
A $50 booking fee will be charged for any cancellations and where less than 72 hours notice is given there is no refund permitted. Etelage reserves the right to cancel or postpone any class due to workshop numbers or the unforeseen absence of a tutor. You will be offered an alternative course, credit for a future workshop or a full refund.
  • All materials & tools are supplied for jewellery workshops unless specified.