Contemporary Metal

News Update
Contemporary Metal teaching courses and the studio will close on the 19 December 2026. Five week courses and short courses have been scheduled for 2026. Some additional short courses will be added later in the year. Philip Noakes will continue his own work in a new studio. There will be a closing event and a tool and equipment sale which will be announced in mid-2026.

Contemporary Metal Contemporary jewellery workshop, offering classes for absolute beginners through to established arti

Vessels exhibition opening Saturday 6 September at 1pm at Midland Junction Art Centre.

Beautiful 18ct gold pendant with a blue sapphire. The maker is 80 years plus and truly amazing.

Students making jewellery, June/July five -week courses now open.

Join us for an incredible live demonstration where master goldsmith Philip Noakes transforms raw precious metal into an exquisite vessel right before your eyes.
Watch as Philip, a highly original and innovative artist, demonstrates his exceptional skill in traditional studio processes by creating a masterpiece live in celebration of Perth Design Week.

Wishes for a peaceful Christmas and a wonderful 2025.
The image is of Prambanan, the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia, built in 850 AD. It is located in Jogya.

New copper object with silver rim and base by Philip Noakes. The hammered surface texture was created by a new ferrule.

Contemporary Metal Contemporary jewellery workshop, offering classes for absolute beginners through to established arti

The Contemporary Jewellery Exhibition, Reflect/ Refract is highly recommended. It closes on the 13 October 2024.

Opening of the Sculpture Silver exhibition at Linton and Kay, Cottesloe Gallery

Philip is giving two Artist Talks during his "Sculptural Silver” exhibition, 9 August to 1 September at Linton and Kay’s Cottesloe Gallery, 40 Marine Parade Cottesloe.

The dates are Saturday 17 August and Saturday 31 August, 2pm to 4pm. You don’t need to rsvp to attend and you are welcome to bring friends.

Philip Noakes 'Sculptural Silver' exhibition opens 9 August 2024