Heritage Festival: Laser cut jewellery from the archives 16+

This event is offered as part of the Australian Heritage Festival 2026. The theme for this year’s festival is Change. Explore how Sydney has changed and transformed over time through images from the City of Sydney Archives collection, then draw inspiration from the past to create your own jewellery piece.

Led by experienced facilitators in the Darling Square Library Makerspace, this workshop is a great introduction to laser-cut jewellery and the City of Sydney Archives.

You’ll be guided through how to access historical images from the City Archives to personalise your own laser-cut jewellery design. We will be inspired by the beautiful architectural features of Sydney landmarks, tile work, stained glass and stone masonry. 

You’ll learn how to personalise a range of fun jewellery templates using our library of archival photographs to make a pair of earrings or two pendants. Once you’re happy with your final design, we’ll laser cut and etch it for you. You’ll receive your design during the class and can add the hooks, clasps or cords to make it wearable. 

What you’ll learn:

• How to access photographs in the City of Sydney Archives

• Basic photo editing using Adobe Photoshop & Adobe Illustrator (No prior experience necessary)

• Basic laser cutting skills

What you’ll take home:

• 1 x professional laser cut jewellery design

• Designs are laser cut up to a maximum size of 8cmx8cm

• If your designs are not ready by the end of the workshop, you can pick them up at a later date

Details:

• Cost: $40 full price / $33 concession

• Small class size – bookings are essential

• Suitable for: ages 16+ yrs

• Experience level: beginner workshop with no required knowledge

• Wear: enclosed shoes and no loose-fitting clothing or jewellery

More information

Eligibility for concession price: the ticket purchaser must hold a valid NSW pensioner, senior or full-time student card. Valid proof of concession to be shown in advance or in person at the workshop. If valid proof of concession is not provided, the full rate will be required to be paid.

Bookings can be cancelled up to 7 days before the date of the workshop. Cancellations made within 7 days of the course starting will not be refunded. See terms and conditions

We aim to deliver inclusive and accessible events. If you have any particular access or communication needs please contact Christie Torrington, Makerspace Programs Coordinator on 02 9265 9333 or ctorrington@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

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