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We’ve designed a variety of fun and rewarding jewellery workshops for everyone. So whether you’re looking for a quick introduction to jewellery making, or you’re an experienced jeweller looking to upskill, you’ll find something you’ll enjoy. Plus, we’re always happy to work with you to create unique and memorable group experiences.

Jewellery taster

Saturday Afternoon

Beginner

Fee $

150

Tutors

Anna Wallis | Mia Straka | Cheryl Sills | Lucinda Barrett

Date

Saturday 14th December 2024

Time

1:00 pm-4:00 pm

Feel like getting creative on a Saturday afternoon?

Come and learn some new skills and bring a group of friends or make some new ones.

This is a fun introduction to jewellery making at our sunny Grey Lynn studio.

We have a 3 hour jewellery taster where you make a simple ring with the option of a textured surface. To finish up we can have some refreshments and admire each other’s work.

  • 3 hour class with refreshments to finish $150
  • This includes up to 6g silver, additional silver $3.50 p/gram.
  • Minimum four students required.

Upcoming Dates

Saturday 11th January 2025 1-4pm

 

Make sure you read the T’s & C’s

Fees do not include silver/gold/stones and other selected consumables. These are optional and available to purchase at extra cost.

Withdrawals from class more than 7 days prior to the start of the block will receive a full refund minus a 10% processing fee. No refunds will be offered for cancellations less than 7 days before course commencement. Class dates and times are non-transferable. No refunds will be offered for classes missed due to illness or personal reasons.

Minimum age requirement for all class participants is 14. Students aged 14-16 must be accompanied by an adult attending classes.

Saturday Workshop

Saturday

All Levels

Fee $

250

Tutors

Mia Straka

Date

23rd November 2024

Time

Saturdays 10:00am—4:00pm

Come and join us for a full Saturday workshop.

The classic ring making class is a great introduction to basic metalworking techniques including sawing, shaping, soldering and finishing. You will make a copper ring from sheet metal and a more customised silver ring with your new skills.

Price includes all non-precious metals and up to 6 grams of silver. Any additional silver is charged at $3.50 per gram + GST.

Make sure you read the T’s & C’s

Fees do not include silver/gold/stones and other selected consumables. These are optional and available to purchase at extra cost.

Withdrawals from class more than 7 days prior to the start of the block will receive a full refund minus a 10% processing fee. No refunds will be offered for cancellations less than 7 days before course commencement. Class dates and times are non-transferable. No refunds will be offered for classes missed due to illness or personal reasons.

Minimum age requirement for all class participants is 14. Students aged 14-16 must be accompanied by an adult attending classes.

Monday Morning Class

Monday mornings

All Levels

Fee $

650

Tutors

Mia Straka & Lucinda Barrett

Date

8 Weeks starting Monday 10th February 2025

Time

Mondays 10:00am—1:00pm

This class is open to all levels of jewellery makers. Beginners will make simple ring bands to start and then move onto a bezel setting. If you have made some jewellery before you can come along to learn new techniques or make your own designs guided by our experienced tutors.

This class runs for eight consecutive Mondays.

Cost is $650 plus any precious metals you choose to use*.

Make sure you read the T’s & C’s

Fees do not include silver/gold/stones and other selected consumables. These are optional and available to purchase at extra cost.

Withdrawals from class more than 7 days prior to the start of the block will receive a full refund minus a 10% processing fee. No refunds will be offered for cancellations less than 7 days before course commencement. Class dates and times are non-transferable. No refunds will be offered for classes missed due to illness or personal reasons.

Minimum age requirement for all class participants is 14. Students aged 14-16 must be accompanied by an adult attending classes.

Monday Afternoon Class

Monday afternoons

All Levels

Fee $

650

Tutors

Anna Wallis

Date

8 Weeks starting Monday 10th February 2025

Time

Mondays 4-7pm

Join us for a new afternoon class open to all levels of jewellery makers. Beginners will make simple ring bands to start and then move onto a bezel setting. If you have made some jewellery before you can come along to learn new techniques or make your own designs guided by our experienced tutor.

This class runs for eight consecutive Mondays.

Cost is $650 plus any precious metals you choose to use*.

Make sure you read the T’s & C’s

Fees do not include silver/gold/stones and other selected consumables. These are optional and available to purchase at extra cost.

Withdrawals from class more than 7 days prior to the start of the block will receive a full refund minus a 10% processing fee. No refunds will be offered for cancellations less than 7 days before course commencement. Class dates and times are non-transferable. No refunds will be offered for classes missed due to illness or personal reasons.

Minimum age requirement for all class participants is 14. Students aged 14-16 must be accompanied by an adult attending classes.

Tuesday evening intro to jewellery

Tuesday evening

All Levels

Fee $

650

Tutors

Cheryl Sills & Elicia Hunt

Date

8 Weeks starting Tuesday 11 February 2025

Time

Tuesdays 6:00pm—9:00pm

This class is open to all levels of jewellery makers. The beginners will make simple ring bands to start and then move onto making a simple bezel stone setting in a ring or pendant or earrings. If you have made some jewellery before you can come along to learn new techniques or make your own designs guided by our experienced tutors.

This class runs for eight consecutive Tuesdays.

6-9pm All levels

Fees do not include silver/gold/stones and other selected consumables. These are optional to use and available to purchase at additional cost.

Make sure you read the T’s & C’s

Fees do not include silver/gold/stones and other selected consumables. These are optional and available to purchase at extra cost.

Withdrawals from class more than 7 days prior to the start of the block will receive a full refund minus a 10% processing fee. No refunds will be offered for cancellations less than 7 days before course commencement. Class dates and times are non-transferable. No refunds will be offered for classes missed due to illness or personal reasons.

Minimum age requirement for all class participants is 14. Students aged 14-16 must be accompanied by an adult attending classes.

Wednesday Morning Class

Wednesday Morning Class

All Levels

Fee $

650

Tutors

Cheryl Sills & Mia Straka

Date

8 Weeks starting 12 February 2025

Time

Wednesday 10:00am—1:00pm

This class is open to all levels of jewellery makers. The beginners will make simple ring bands to start and then move onto making a simple bezel stone setting in a ring or pendant or earrings. If you have made some jewellery before you can come along to learn new techniques or make your own designs guided by our experienced tutors.

Make sure you read the T’s & C’s

Fees do not include silver/gold/stones and other selected consumables. These are optional and available to purchase at extra cost.

Withdrawals from class more than 7 days prior to the start of the block will receive a full refund minus a 10% processing fee. No refunds will be offered for cancellations less than 7 days before course commencement. Class dates and times are non-transferable. No refunds will be offered for classes missed due to illness or personal reasons.

Minimum age requirement for all class participants is 14. Students aged 14-16 must be accompanied by an adult attending classes.

Wednesday Evening Class

Wednesday Evening Class

All Levels

Fee $

650

Tutors

Mia Straka & Lucinda Barrett

Date

8 Weeks starting 12 February 2025

Time

Wednesday 6:00pm—9:00pm

This is an evening class for both beginners and our lovely returning students. Students competent in basic metalworking techniques can join us for diverse making and a friendly supportive environment, email us about about your experience  and what you’d like to work on if you’re new to Workshop6. Beginners will gain experience in basic metalworking skills through making a copper ring, silver ring, and a basic bezel stone setting technique, often also a simple pair of earrings.

Make sure you read the T’s & C’s

Fees do not include silver/gold/stones and other selected consumables. These are optional and available to purchase at extra cost.

Withdrawals from class more than 7 days prior to the start of the block will receive a full refund minus a 10% processing fee. No refunds will be offered for cancellations less than 7 days before course commencement. Class dates and times are non-transferable. No refunds will be offered for classes missed due to illness or personal reasons.

Minimum age requirement for all class participants is 14. Students aged 14-16 must be accompanied by an adult attending classes.

Thursday Morning Class

Thursday Mornings

All Levels

Fee $

650

Tutors

Cheryl Sills & Lucinda Barrett

Date

8 Weeks starting 13 February 2025

Time

Thursday 10:00am—1:00pm

This class is open to all levels. New students start by making a copper band to familiarise yourself with the tools and learn how to saw, file, shape, solder and polish/texture metal. This is followed by constructing a customised silver band, then we will build on your skills by constructing a bezel setting for a regular cabochon stone. More experienced students can come along with self directed projects or your tutors can suggest some suitable options to build on your interests and skill level.

This class runs for eight consecutive Thursdays 10am – 1pm

Make sure you read the T’s & C’s

Fees do not include silver/gold/stones and other selected consumables. These are optional and available to purchase at extra cost.

Withdrawals from class more than 7 days prior to the start of the block will receive a full refund minus a 10% processing fee. No refunds will be offered for cancellations less than 7 days before course commencement. Class dates and times are non-transferable. No refunds will be offered for classes missed due to illness or personal reasons.

Minimum age requirement for all class participants is 14. Students aged 14-16 must be accompanied by an adult attending classes.

Thursday Evening Class

Thursday Evenings

All Levels

Fee $

650

Tutors

Anna Wallis & Amelia Rothwell

Date

8 Weeks starting 13 February 2025

Time

Thursday 6:00pm—1:00pm

In this 8 week evening class we will introduce you to basic metal working skills through ring making and wax carving for the lost wax casting process for those interested. Returning students are welcome to work on their own projects.

This class runs for eight consecutive Thursdays 6pm – 9pm

 

Make sure you read the T’s & C’s

Fees do not include silver/gold/stones and other selected consumables. These are optional and available to purchase at extra cost.

Withdrawals from class more than 7 days prior to the start of the block will receive a full refund minus a 10% processing fee. No refunds will be offered for cancellations less than 7 days before course commencement. Class dates and times are non-transferable. No refunds will be offered for classes missed due to illness or personal reasons.

Minimum age requirement for all class participants is 14. Students aged 14-16 must be accompanied by an adult attending classes.

Special Group Event

Choose a day that suits you

All Levels

Fee $

Tutors

Varied

Date

To suit you

Time

To suit you

Organising a special event with your workmates, friends or family? We will work with you to create a unique experience you and your friends will remember for years to come with your own handmade jewel to take away. Learn how to construct a customised piece of jewellery, led by established contemporary jewellers at Workshop6. A locally catered lunch/refreshments can also be provided in our sunny studio, centrally located on the border of Grey Lynn and Ponsonby

We can take up to 10 students and suggest a range of projects/timeframes/prices to suit your event. Please enquire to discuss.

From as little as $120 per person for a three hour taster session, we can customise a project to suit your event.

We also offer specialised classes including full weekend workshops for secondary school student groups aged 14 years and over, please contact us to discuss your needs.

The versatile studio and/or meeting space is available to hire by negotiation, including a kitchenette and table to seat 10 comfortably.

Make sure you read the T’s & C’s

Fees do not include silver/gold/stones and other selected consumables. These are optional and available to purchase at extra cost.

Withdrawals from class more than 7 days prior to the start of the block will receive a full refund minus a 10% processing fee. No refunds will be offered for cancellations less than 7 days before course commencement. Class dates and times are non-transferable. No refunds will be offered for classes missed due to illness or personal reasons.

Minimum age requirement for all class participants is 14. Students aged 14-16 must be accompanied by an adult attending classes.

Workshop6 celebrates 30 years

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Workshop6 in the world

Workshop 6, & our resident jewellers, are part of a global community of makers. Their work is often featured in exhibition programmes both locally in Aotearoa New Zealand & Internationally.

Window Gallery

The window gallery at Workshop 6 features a programme of exhibitions that include works by our resident jewellers, special guest artists and a curated selection of our finest student work. Find out what is currently on & what is coming up — so you can come along. 
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