Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design

Melbourne Poly 2026 Online auction is coming! We have the full support of our class and generous donors to help bring everything together. All the artworks have now been completed, and we’re incredibly grateful to our graphic design team for their outstanding work in creating such a beautiful poster. In the coming weeks, we will continue to share updates on our progress and take you through the entire process—stay tuned! #melbournepoly#onlineauction#studentart#supportartists#artcommunity_support

Welcome to Day 1 of Behind the scenes at our shoot day in preparation for the 2026 Jewellery Auction ! A huge thank you to everyone who has generously donated to support Melbourne Polytechnic and our Auction. We’re so excited to share this incredible collection with you all and celebrate the talent, creativity, and community behind it ✨ We are live on the 28th of May So much more to come !!!

TINA SAMMASSIMO @ondioco 1- Mad About/At You! 2- Four Seasons in One Day “My work explores the concept of duality. Contrasting forces exist in balance through objects that merge personal narrative, symbolism and playful interaction. Colour, movement and transformation are central to my process, inviting both wearer and viewer to engage physically and emotionally. Geometric forms recur as a visual language, allowing for infinite variation while maintaining a sense of order. Through the interplay of precision and spontaneity my pieces seek to reveal the layered connections between memory and imagination, tradition and reinvention and the spaces where opposites meet” Please join us to see Tina’s incredible work with us at Exhibition OPUS Darebin Arts Centre, 401 Bell St Preston📍 7th-13th of November 🗓️ More information on the EXHIBITION OPUS website in our link im bio.

ZOEY TRAVIS @manic.bloom 1-Floral Fortune earrings & Floral Fortune necklace 2-Haha, knife one “Creative practice, ever evolving, embracing both chaos and intention as a reflection of the ever-shifting energy around us.  Each piece is an offering — a channel for personal reflection — inviting others to see themselves in a reimagined light through the art of adornment.  These talismanic designs explore self-expression as a sacred act: a way to honour the body, mind, and spirit in harmony.  Creating jewellery and alike objects with various materials has blossomed into my guiding path, weaving a story of transformation that has grounded me in life’s unfolding journey — invigorated to discover what possibilities lie ahead.” Please join us to see Zoe’s incredible work with us at Exhibition OPUS OPEN NOW! 11-4 Darebin Arts Centre, 401 Bell St Preston📍 7th-13th of November 🗓️ More information on the EXHIBITION OPUS website in our link in bio.

ZALIA CLARK-WYNDHAM @ZaliaClarkWyndham 1- Arc Bracelet “Zalia Clark-Wyndham’s jewellery is an embodiment of her love of creation. Growing up, she would weave and make beaded necklaces with her mother, sharing stories and memories as they worked, even when resources were scarce. These moments left a lasting imprint on her, as she learned that jewellery is far more than an adornment, it is a symbol of connection, sentiment, and heritage. For Zalia Clark-Wyndham, jewellery holds an intangible richness in its ability to tell stories, honour the past, and forge lasting connections.” Please join us to see Zalia’s incredible work with us at Exhibition OPUS OPEN NOW! 11-4 Darebin Arts Centre, 401 Bell St Preston📍 7th-13th of November 🗓️ More information on the EXHIBITION OPUS website in our link in bio.

YINDI HAYDEN-HORAN @twosunsdsn 1- Ebb Earrings 2- Ebb Earrings “My work explores the dissonance between how we truly feel, and how we express those feelings. I am exploring how our inner self emerges through the push and pull of daily life. Everyday jewellery becomes more than decoration, it becomes a tangible way of expressing what was left unsaid. With each piece, I aim to find a balance within these contradictions, and celebrate their harmony.” Please join us to see Yindi’s incredible work with us at Exhibition OPUS OPEN NOW! 11-4 Darebin Arts Centre, 401 Bell St Preston📍 7th-13th of November 🗓️ More information on the EXHIBITION OPUS website in our link in bio.

TIERRA CHOWN @tezzah9 1- Clam 2- Trio of swords “My work incorporates beauty with a darker twist. This was done to show that not all things are the way they appear and that sometimes beautiful things aren’t always just that.” Please join us to see Tierra’s incredible work with us at Exhibition OPUS OPEN NOW! 11-4 Darebin Arts Centre, 401 Bell St Preston📍 7th-13th of November 🗓️ More information on the EXHIBITION OPUS website in our link in bio.

TIA CHURCHILL @tialife 1- Dancing Bug 2- Burst Brooch “My jewellery journey began with my nana’s engagement ring—a simple object filled with  stories, memories, and meaning. This sparked my passion for creating pieces inspired by the  small, often overlooked details of everyday life, like bugs, coins, and textures. I find joy in  reimagining these fragments through jewellery, celebrating their quiet beauty and charm.  I design my work to be both wearable and displayable, creating pieces that carry meaning  when worn and stand alone as decorative objects. For me, jewellery-making is a continual  process of creativity and self-discovery. Based in Melbourne, I’m excited to keep pushing  boundaries and sharing stories, curiosity, and joy through the pieces I create.” Please join us to see Tia’s incredible work with us at Exhibition OPUS OPEN NOW! 11-4 Darebin Arts Centre, 401 Bell St Preston📍 7th-13th of November 🗓️ More information on the EXHIBITION OPUS website in our link in bio.

SIENNA ANDERSON @sienna_k_jewellery   siennakjewellery.com  1- Garden Enclave 2- Cobalt Vector “My practice explores the power of colour as both a form of self-expression and a source of joy. Working primarily with enamel, silver and titanium, I embrace the vibrancy and intensity these materials allow, creating jewellery that is bold, unapologetic, and alive with energy. The pieces I make are designed to be felt on the body as much as they are seen. This physical presence offers a grounding comfort to the wearer—an anchor that contrasts and complements the playful brightness of colour. Through this practice, I seek to create moments of delight and connection, where the joy I feel in making becomes a joy that can be carried into the world.” Please join us to see Sienna’s incredible work with us at Exhibition OPUS OPEN NOW! 11-4 Darebin Arts Centre, 401 Bell St Preston📍 7th-13th of November 🗓️ More information on the EXHIBITION OPUS website in our link in bio.

PETER HIOSAN @tomorrow_wendy_jewellery 1- Torn 1 & Torn 2 2- Orange Mountains Reticulation Black Fin “My work primarily explores the use of Australian materials sourced locally and sustainably. From Western Australian Mother of Pearl to opals and sapphires sourced directly from miners in Queensland and New South Wales, I hand cut, carve and shape these material as required for my practice.  I incorporate these materials in my contemporary jewellery using techniques such as casting (Cuttlefish, Tupa, and sand casting) to create a unique textural aspect to my work. Alternate metals such as Shibuichi, Shaku-do and Mokume Gane are incorporated alongside silver, gold and non-precious metals and complement my use of stones and Mother of pearl in my jewellery..” Please join us to see Peter’s incredible work with us at Exhibition OPUS OPEN NOW! 11-4 Darebin Arts Centre, 401 Bell St Preston📍 7th-13th of November 🗓️ More information on the EXHIBITION OPUS website in our link in bio.

OCEANE LETIN @latelier_de_oceane 1- Hand of Fire 2- Cathedral Creature    “My jewellery practice begins with sketching, capturing impressions of the world that later evolve through wax carving or metal forming. I see jewellery as a transformation—turning fleeting ideas on paper into tactile, wearable objects.   Architecture and travel are my main sources of inspiration. I often draw from the rhythm of city streets, the texture of buildings, or the changing scenery I encounter while exploring new places. These observations fill my sketchbook and eventually become designs that carry a sense of place and memory. ” Please join us to see Oceane’s incredible work with us at Exhibition OPUS OPEN NOW! 11-4 Darebin Arts Centre, 401 Bell St Preston📍 7th-13th of November 🗓️ More information on the EXHIBITION OPUS website in our link in bio.

RUBY RED BUTLER @ruby.red.butler   rubyredbutler.com  1- 10 Moore Street 2- Over-attached & Gold bracelet with Bear “Rejecting modern solemnity and ironic detachment, Ruby Red Butler’s practice insists on tenderness and fun.    Drawing inspiration from vintage charms, toys, miniatures and automata, her work celebrates incongruence: stillness and motion, artificiality and sincerity, flexibility and permanence.    Memory and spirit are contained in moving and articulated parts. These pieces evade rigidity, instead operating as portable theatres where spirit is suffused into the inanimate.    Symbols of nostalgia and girlhood are investigated through intricate detail and specificity. This approach invites closer inspection, echoing Ruby’s thematic engagement with the complexity and sentimentality of internal worlds.    Ruby’s work pointedly confronts disillusion and apathy; contemporary function is re-enchanted with old-world charm and whimsy. Ornament and antiquity are treated not as excess but as quotidian encounters, upholding the everlasting romance of dedication. Unabashed, over-attached, precious, enduring.    Ruby Red Butler is based in Melbourne and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She has been studying jewellery for four years; her first collection debuted in 2024 for Christopher Hrysanidis’ SS25 runway fashion show ‘Lilies’.” Please join us to see Ruby’s incredible work with us at Exhibition OPUS OPEN NOW! 11-4 Darebin Arts Centre, 401 Bell St Preston📍 7th-13th of November 🗓️ More information on the EXHIBITION OPUS website in our link in bio.