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Five hand-made pendants from the Gilded Poppy collections, side by side

Welcome to Gilded Poppy Makery

Gilded Poppy is dedicated to creating sustainable, exquisite, handcrafted jewellery and providing enriching educational experiences that inspire creativity, joyful expression and a tranquil mind.
My passion is to empower individuals to discover their artistic potential and find joy through the medium of Slow Craft Jewellery Making.
Here you will find a warm, supportive space for slow, mindful silversmithing- focusing on peace with imperfection, authenticity at heart, and a rich community of creatives.
As you work at your own pace to turn your stories into beautiful wearable art, you will rediscover your true self and learn to celebrate your unique beauty in a joyful sustainable way.

“Smack Things with Hammers and Burn Things with Fire!”

You’ll hear this phrase a lot at my workshop in Melbourne, Australia!

This is where I teach Slow Craft metal-smithing arts- along with enamelling, stone setting, wire working, cord weaving, metal clay and of course, bone and freeform gemstone carving.
​Believing we all learn better with a good laugh, my classes are relaxed, full of fun and a place where you can put aside your day to day worries to immerse yourself in the joy of learning something creative and new.

Curious… or just want an excuse to play with fire?
Check out my classes, visit the shop, or learn the story behind Gilded Poppy Makery.

Storm working at her bench, surrounded by tools Six hands together, each wearing hand-made silver rings set with green and blue stones

My classes

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My story

A pair of silver drop earrings standing on moss-topped wooden blocks

Sustainability

“Discover Why Students Love Gilded Poppy Makery — Stories of Confidence, Creativity, and Joy!”

A wide silver spinner ring on its side, a patterned band turning inside a smooth outer band

Hand Forged Spinner Rings

14 Jul 25
5 Stars

Excellent, patient, passionate teacher - was a day well spent and now have a bespoke spinner ring that fits perfectly. Thank you so much for Saturdays class - being in your company all day was not only inspiring and wonderfully fruitful but also so memorable : and that means so much to me.

Liora Symons
Two hands holding three silver rings, each set with a domed stone in a scalloped bezel

Stone Set Ring Class

26 May 25
5 Stars

The class was fantastic! We had so much fun! It was just the two of us and Storm. She is such a lovely teacher. Humorous and patient. She answered all our questions and helped us when we got stuck. What beautiful rings we crafted!!!

Judith Zimmermann
A woven Viking-knit silver chain bracelet with a hook clasp, draped over a block of timber

Viking Knit Bracelet

05 Apr 25
5 Stars

This was such a fun class, Storm is so knowledgeable and helpful, the hours flew by and I went home with a wonderful bracelet! Storm, what can I say, it was a delight to make a bracelet alongside you, thank you for your guidance, patience and knowledge! We’ll be back!

Michelle & Paul
A marquise-shaped silver ring covered in granulation, tiny beads and swirls, held between two fingers

Granulated Ring Class

23 Jun 21
5 Stars

I attended my first workshop at Gilded Poppy and was not disappointed. The construction of the granulated silver ring was complex but made relatively easy by the excellent teaching skills of Storm. The group was very welcoming and inclusive. It was a really enjoyable and productive session. Thank you.

Wendy Britt
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Ready To Learn?

Welcome to the beginning of your creative journey!

At Gilded Poppy Makery, I believe every piece of jewellery you craft should be as unique as you are. My small, nurturing classes are designed to give you personalized attention, so you can learn the skills with confidence and ease—at your own pace, in a way that truly suits you. Here, you’re not just making jewellery, you’re reconnecting with your authentic style and gifting yourself the joy of mindful creation.

Ready to spark your creativity and craft with confidence? Book your spot today and discover the magic waiting within you!

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