Silver Origami Earrings or Pendant

What you'll do

Join Adelaide based artist Shirley Wu for this beginner-friendly class. You will be introduced to the magic of transforming silver-clay paper into a stunning pendant or pair of earrings. You'll learn how to handle and shape your silver-clay paper using traditional origami techniques and with other fun innovative methods. After the 2.5-hour making class, your pieces will be fired and ready for collection(takes about 2 hours). You'll walk away with a unique, personal pendant or pair of earrings that’s ready to wear or gift to someone special. This is NOT an origami lesson – prior knowledge of simple origami folds is helpful but not required. What you'll get Introduction to silver clay and origami jewellery techniques How to fold and shape silver-clay paper (different from traditional origami paper) How to attach silver findings to your pendant or earrings Firing process & post-firing care for your silver jewellery What to bring Please bring your reading glasses for delicate origami folding. If you have specific origami you want to make, feel free to send it to me before the session. Materials and tools are included, with extra material available for purchase. What’s Included A 5x5cm silver-clay paper-option to upgrade to 8x8 cm for an extra cost. One complimentary silver attatchment(s) -option to purchase additional or different silver findings/attachments Add-ons available for this class upgrade to 8x8cm silver-clay paper ($25) extra 5x5cm silver-clay paper ($25) upgrade to 10x10cm silver-clay paper ($50) Private bookings (min group of 6) are also welcome! Please enquire shirleywu9394@gmail.com for more details. 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