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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.

Sand Casting Class with Cheryl Sills

Saturday March 9th

All Levels

Fee $

320

Tutors

Cheryl Sills

Date

10am-4pm

Time

Cheryl Sills will be leading the full day workshop to learn this casting technique. The process is fairly experimental, be prepared to have a few fails on the road to successful pieces.

    • 10am-4pm

    • 6 students maximum

    • Delft clay allowance per person included

    • some small objects for casting will be available, you can bring some of your own options too

    • we will have some suitable stones available to purchase to try cast in place stone setting

    • you’re welcome to bring your own stones above 7.5 on the Moh’s scale to try.

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.

Jewellery taster

Saturday Afternoon

Beginner

Fee $

150

Tutors

Anna Wallis | Mia Straka | Cheryl Sills | Lucinda Barrett

Date

Saturday 15 February 2025

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 . Click BOOK NOW to select

Saturday 15 March 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

18 January 2025

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.

Other dates coming up. Click Book Now to select

Saturday 18th January

Saturday 22 February

Saturday 22 March

 

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 28th April 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 excluding 2 June observed as a public holiday, with the last class on 23 June.

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 28th April 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.

Now enrolling for term two. This class runs for eight consecutive Mondays excluding 2 June observed as a public holiday, the last class is on 23rd June.

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.

Term two now enrolling, this class runs for eight consecutive Tuesdays beginning 29th April.

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 30 April 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. Book now for term two, this class runs for eight consecutive Wednesdays beginning 30th April.

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 30 April 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.

Book now for Term two

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 1 May 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.

Book now for term two, 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 1 May 2025

Time

Thursday 6:00pm—9:00pm

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.

Book now for term two, this class runs for eight consecutive Thursdays 6-9pm from 1 May.

 

 

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.

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