John McAleer Handcrafted Jewellery in Drysdale, Victoria | Shopping & retail

John McAleer Handcrafted Jewellery

Locality: Drysdale, Victoria

Phone: +61 401 370 731

Address: 33 Murradoc Rd 3222 Drysdale, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.johnmcaleer.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Time for an update on how we are now going to tackle the latest Covid roadmap setback. Our expected re-opening date has been pushed back by another week by the Government today, so the revised situation is this. We will return on Monday the 2nd November for the full week to 6th November and will be then closing and moving our business to Drysdale on the Bellarine Peninsula, reopening hopefully within a couple of weeks from then. We have no exact opening time at this stage as ...the premises we are moving into is still being renovated and I don't have a guaranteed time from them. I will give you all more info on the new way I will be working in the next week or two, today is more about reassuring those with work with us now not to worry. From the 26th October we are happy for those that want it to offer a 'click and collect' scenario strictly by appointment. You can contact me either here via inbox or email me at the following to arrange a day/time for collection. [email protected] Goods will need to be paid via bank transfer prior to collection, I will give the bank details upon working out a suitable collection time with you.. If it suits you better to drop into the shop during the last week we are open that is fine, we are just trying to give you all options on getting your goods returned.. If however you cannot get to us before 6th November for whatever reason please communicate with us and we will arrange a suitable situation for you. We know not everyone will be able to fit within this time frame and we apologise sincerely for that, but we are very committed to working with you all to get your pieces back to you. As the shop/workshop needs to be packed up and moved we are now unable to take any work from you prior to the move, I have promised a few people we would do that but with the latest setback we just will not have the time to sit with you and/or to do the jobs however small. Unfortunately there will be a few things not completed for collection prior to moving, again our apologies, it has been an incredibly trying time business wise, but they will be finished in the new workspace and delivered to you if necessary.. Stay safe.

23.01.2022 It's now the time to explain the rebranding of our business and share with you our big news. With Covid shutdowns giving us lots of freedom to think this year, we have decided we are ready for a change. We feel the time is right to make a big move both for us and the business. Some of you will already be aware but just to explain for the others, Carolyn and I have been living between Indented Head and Bacchus Marsh over the last few years, commuting between the two places. We... are now ready to make the permanent move to the Bellarine Peninsula. Please read on as I explain our plans further. Once moved I will still continue to work, I have secured a great space which I will elaborate on in another post this week, it's very exciting and I am looking forward to the new opportunity. As far as 'John McAleer Jewellery Design' is concerned our plan is to re-open the shop on 26th October for 2 weeks before finishing on 6th November, during which time we will be open Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm to give maximum time for things to be collected. For those that this time frame doesn't suit we will obviously work with you to return everything after those dates with a delivery place and time that is mutually convenient. I need to emphasise there is absolutely no need for concern about your pieces, they will be completed and returned. Also be assured everything we have made in recent times will still be guaranteed, we are moving not closing. For those that have been emailing and inboxing me over the last weeks and months I am certainly happy to take on work for you with the understanding it will not be collectable from our current premises. So may I again say thank you all for your incredible support over the years, it's been an amazing honour to be trusted and share in so many special times with so many people. We are leaving at the peak of our business, we have never been busier, so with that in mind I hope many will make the trip to our new premises should you need anything made, you will always be welcome and I will always endeavour to make it worth your while. I better close this post up now as I still have much more to say and will do so in follow up posts this week.. Thank you for getting this far John.

19.01.2022 In need of a Wedding Ring ? Look no further, here’s a small selection of what I can custom make for you. #drysdale #artisansofaustralia #weddingrings #bellarinepeninsula

19.01.2022 Jewellery Workshops are now able to be booked. Just released today the dates and outlines of our Jewellery Workshops, starting in 3 weeks you have the chance to spend the day with me making a piece of Jewellery you will take home with you. You will get Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea all included in the cost and enjoy the experience of creating a beautiful piece yourself under my guidance. Classes are deliberately kept small and are limited to 6 participants only, so yo...u will get hands on tuition and enjoy a wonderful day with a great sense of achievement at the end and a few laughs along the way. Details on my website with the run down of all classes, dates and cost, link to Jewellery Workshops in the menu. www.johnmcaleer.com.au

18.01.2022 Sooo tomorrow Monday 2nd November marks the beginning of our last week serving the people of Melton, Carolyn and I have been associated with the town either as residents or business owners since 1987, that's 33 years for those who couldn't be bothered with the sums.. Friday 6th November that comes to a close.. Please if you have anything with us that needs collecting get in this week, if you know anyone that has please let them know of our plans and prompt them to get in thi...s week.... Anything not collected will be safe and come with us to our new premises in Drysdale and we will work to get it back to you in a mutually convenient way.. I will definitely outline our new plans and premises in the next week or so. Please continue to follow and stay connected to us, we'd love to see some familiar faces once we reopen in late November.

17.01.2022 My last post was something made by me, this one is something that can be made by YOU. You have 2 x chances to do a workshop between now and VALENTINE'S DAY and actually make your love a Ring similar to these, how thrilled would they be ? It's totally possible, workshops are running on Saturday 6th February and Saturday 13th February...you will leave the class on the day with something like this to gift to your partner on the 14th and have a blast doing it...and they are tot...ally unisex. Go to www.johnmcaleer.com.au and look up the workshops in the menu, Workshop #1 on the 6th for the first image and Workshop #3 on the 13th for the Spinner or Meditation Ring in the second, spots are very limited.. Or check out my Events below for links..

14.01.2022 A little double heart Signet Ring I recently made for a clients daughter, hand carved from a block of wax in preparation for lost wax casting into 9ct Yellow Gold and then hand finishing to completion...a technique we explore in one of our workshops for those interested.. As in all Jewellery making processes there are many ways to skin a cat...

13.01.2022 Happy Work Anniversary to me. Today marks the day 36 years ago that I excitedly started my apprenticeship, I really never thought about my future as a Jeweller at the time. You don’t think about how much you’ll enjoy your career and how much you’ll gain from it, the wonderful people that you will cross paths with and become a part of their special occasions. ... So huge huge thanks to all that have entrusted me with such important moments in their lives over the years. I’ve experienced kids growing up and unfortunately people pass away, at the same time many of you have watched me go from a pony tailed young man to a Grandfather, thankfully always with my beautiful wife by my side. To top it all we’ve survived 25 years in our own business, that is a long time. I thank you all for the amazing support. John xx

13.01.2022 Don't forget our Jewellery Workshops, treat yourself or a friend to a class and surprise yourself with what can be achieved, starting again once I'm back onboard in March.. Go here and follow the links in the menu to Jewellery Workshops. www.johnmcaleer.com.au

12.01.2022 Four very happy campers at the end of the day in our recent Spinner Ring workshop, a great day was had with lots of laughs, lots of food and lots of great results... Current round of classes is coming to an end in April, so if you are thinking of doing one now is the time to book... New classes will be released, there will be some deletions and some additions with a 1/2 day one for the time poor out there.... www.johnmcaleer.com.au for all the details..

10.01.2022 The calm before the storm. This morning waiting for our first Jewellery making workshop....

10.01.2022 Recently completed Platinum 3 x piece Ladies Ring, the client had the middle Diamond from an existing Ring and we did the rest... Tension set centre stone with 24 x grain set Diamonds to the middle band.

09.01.2022 Something a little 'Antiquey' recently completed, here's a lovely Rhodolite Garnet bezel set in 18ct White Gold flanked by Diamonds set the same coupled with an 18ct Rose Gold Twisted Shank...

09.01.2022 It's been a little while between posts of things I've been making so here is a recent one for you. Made from a multitude of coloured stones taken from a clients discarded rings and repurposed into a newbie that she now loves... Random sized stones and random colours can still work together to give harmony in a finished ring..

08.01.2022 The final polish being applied to one of the Forged Sailors Bracelets made by another happy Workshop participant yesterday...We had a great day chatting and eating, there was some skill sharing and yes great results were had by all. Annnnnnd by the end of the day bracelets were made and worn home... Interested ? ... You better book yourself a spot so you don't miss out, this round of classes finish at the end of April, details on my website. www.johnmcaleer.com.au #johnmcaleerjewellery #jewellery #jewelleryclasses #jewelleryworkshops #artisansofaustralia

05.01.2022 Results of Saturday's first workshop, things were learned, laughs were had, a birthday was celebrated and rings were made. No previous experience at all and these beauties were created from scratch and worn home by our lucky first participants... What will you do in your class ?

04.01.2022 Thank you for the great interest in the Jewellery Workshops, they are filling fast which is wonderful, we are going to have some fun. A big welcome also to all the new followers of my page, there's been a great response over the last few days from around the Bellarine... So here's a little taster of what I do.... A recent Platinum and Diamond Engagement Ring for a lucky young lady, thankfully I'm really starting to say goodbye and good riddance to Covid and getting back to some sort of normality business wise albeit under a new roof.. See more

04.01.2022 A big day ahead with a Spinner Ring workshop happening today, I'm looking forward to see what is created by my ladies... Here's the Forged Sailor Chain Bracelet modelled by the clever creators in one of our last classes... Only 1 x more chance to get in to make this for yourself before this round of classes ends and our new round of classes is released for May/June... Details here www.johnmcaleer.com.au

01.01.2022 How happy are Victorians today ? Daphne happy..... Great news re the opening of Metro Melbourne retail this Wednesday, however to be clear for everyone we will still be closed until Monday 2nd at 9.00am... With our move we have plenty to still do and prepare so we cannot reopen at such short notice. So our final week before our business move stays the same. Monday 2nd to Friday 6th November 9.00 am to 5.00pm Also please note we will be unable to do any work that week, the workshop will be getting dismantled and moved to Drysdale ready for our relaunch late November.

01.01.2022 Just a reminder we are open today, will be open 9.00am to 5.00pm all this week until Friday 6th November, giving you as much chance as possible to collect your pieces before our move to Drysdale at the end of the week..