Brooch Club - 2nd May Meet Up - SquarePeg Studios - Marrickville

Saturday 2nd May, 1pm to 4pm ~ SquarePeg Studios - Marrickville Brooch Club #1: Overview & Inspiration What is Brooch Club? A community-driven series of gatherings for jewellers, Brooch Club brings together makers with an existing jewellery practice to explore, discuss and make brooches in the lead-up to a group exhibition in September/October 2026. This first session is all about getting started. We’ll kick off with: An overview of the brooch club plan for 2026 plus an orientation on contemporary jewellery practice in Australia A look at diverse approaches to materials, meaning, and format through 'show and tell' and group discussion Sharing your past or current brooch work (bring examples if you’d like) Bring along your journal for notes and creative activities Bring along broooches, books, back catalogues - anything that inspires to share with the group - let's create an inspiring 'show & tell' table to prompt group discussion Introducing our exhibition theme for 2026 and exploring initial ideas and a group chat in response to our theme Whether you’re a regular brooch-maker or looking to revisit this format, this is your launchpad. This is a peer-focused event – ideal for jewellers with an existing practice. Each Brooch Club meet is hosted in multiple locations (at the same time) - choose the best location for you - all meets are hosted via this Eventbrite profile - register to secure your spot. Brooch Club is an initiative to bring our jewellery community together, supported by local Creative Spaces and JMGA NSW. We request a small contribution to participate. Your donation of $15 on sign up helps cover running costs for organisers. However, if contributing isn't possible for you right now, please don’t let that be a barrier. Everyone is welcome, regardless of financial means. See you for Brooch Club 2026 this Winter!