History of HEE CHO
HEE CHO, the founder of HEE CHO ART and JEWELLERY began her journey in jewellery making over eleven years ago, refining her skills while working at the prestigious jewellery brands including Sarah & Sebastian.
In 2020, HEE CHO launched the jewellery workshop which is the very first jewellery workshop in Melbourne.
With a passion for craftsmanship and design, The workshop’s humble beginnings took place in a charming space above a small café located in West Melbourne.
Through thoughtfully guided workshops, HEE CHO combines creativity, precision, and expert techniques to help individuals craft their own unique pieces. With a profound love for the art, she continues to inspire others, fostering a meaningful and hands-on jewellery making experience.
Her workshops are a true reflection of her dedication and passion, creating a welcoming space where people can discover the joy of handmade craftsmanship.
First Studio
West Melbourne
In 2019, a small studio space was established above a quiet café in West Melbourne. It became the very first home for the jewellery-making workshops that had long been in preparation — a humble beginning filled with excitement and anticipation. Unfortunately, the life of the studio was brief. Only two groups of guests ever visited the space, becoming the very first guests to experience the classes. Among them was a Korean–Colombian couple who, three years later, returned once again to visit the third studio — a memorable reminder of how meaningful connections can endure through time.
Second Studio
Malvern
The second studio found its place above a friend’s business.
Tucked within a quiet neighbourhood, the space was filled with natural sunlight and understated charm. A single intimate table welcomed only four guests at a time, while the room itself felt complete with just five people inside. Although the journey was still in its early stages, more guests slowly began discovering the studio, and heartfelt reviews accumulated one by one.
Third Studio
Carlton
The next studio was even smaller in scale, yet its location closer to the city marked an exciting new chapter. Hidden once again above a local business, the space sat quietly between Fitzroy and Lygon Street.
It was during this period that everything began to change. Guests arrived in waves, and monthly calendars quickly filled without a single opening remaining. Ring-making copy businesses soon began appearing, while magazines and advertising campaigns also started taking notice. Countless guests passed through the studio during this chapter, with many continuing to return even today.
Forth Studio
Elizabeth street, City
The following studio became a significant milestone — a space nearly twenty times larger than the one before, located in the heart of the city.
Positioned on the third floor, the view carried an atmosphere reminiscent of New York. For the first time, the studio stood entirely as an independent business. This was where true growth began.
The class experience evolved through the introduction of more personalised individual sessions, newly developed engraving tools, and the beginning of private party classes.
Current Studio
Hardware Lane, City
The current studio was designed in its entirety from ceiling to floor, with every detail carefully considered and personally curated. It became the long-envisioned French vintage studio dream brought to life. Its signature red checkered flooring remains a defining feature — unlike any other studio in Melbourne. Today, the space has become a jewellery studio where guests find themselves equally inspired by the atmosphere surrounding them and by the pieces created with their own hands. Above all, it stands as a reflection of gratitude for every step of the journey.