Adelaide CBD Casting Nature Into Silver: Pendant or Earrings Workshop

Best Workshop Winner at 2025 Adelaide Fringe In this hands-on workshop, you'll explore the alchemy of silver clay and silicone putty to create your own mould from a special object of your choice (leaves, shells, stone, sentimental objects, etc.). Using your mould, you’ll cast your object into silver clay and turn it into a unique piece of wearable art—either a pendant or a pair of earrings. You'll get to experience the full transformation process on-site, including firing and polishing, watching your soft clay piece become solid fine silver magic! After the session, your finished jewellery will be ready to take home within approximately 2 hours, subject to firing schedule. What you'll get • A handmade 99.9% fine silver pendant or a pair of earrings! • 5 grams of silver clay • 15 grams of silicone putty for mold-making What to bring • A small object (under 5cm in all dimensions) from nature, home, or something sentimental. (Note: Not all objects are suitable for direct casting, but we can work with partial imprints or adapt the form creatively.) • All tools and materials are provided. • Extra silver clay is available for purchase if you'd like to create larger pieces. • Optional add-ons: silver findings or necklace chains to attach to your piece. Private group bookings (minimum 6 people) are welcome! About the Artist – Shirley Wu Shirley Wu is an award-winning jewellery and glass artist based in Adelaide. With years of experience working with metal and glass, she has been leading jewellery workshops for three years, guiding participants of all skill levels in creating unique, meaningful pieces. Her artistic practice explores transmigratory experiences, healing, and meditative processes, drawing from her Chinese heritage and evolving feminist awareness. Shirley holds a Master of Design (Contemporary Art) and has received multiple awards, including the Adelaide Fringe Best Workshop & Talk Award (2025). Shirley’s workshops are fun, hands-on, and beginner-friendly, offering clear guidance on silver-clay and contemporary jewellery-making techniques. 📌 Follow her on Instagram: @shirleywu.jewellery