The Bench School for Jewellery

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The Bench School for Jewellery A jewellery school and rent-a-bench studio in central Whakatū Nelson, opening in February 2024.

🧡 NEW WORKSHOP ADDED! 🧡Come along to this open workshop to make Xmas gifts for loved ones. Suitable for those who have c...
16/10/2026

🧡 NEW WORKSHOP ADDED! 🧡

Come along to this open workshop to make Xmas gifts for loved ones.

Suitable for those who have completed the Introduction to Jewellery Making or equivalent. Bring along your designs, ready to make in this 4-hour workshop.

All tools, consumables, and non-precious metals are included. You can purchase silver and stones on the day. Limited to 8 people, you're encouraged to bring along a small plate of festive kai to share.

Book now on our website: thebench.nz

This will be the LAST Earrings Taster workshop for the year ⚡⚡⚡If this has been on your to-do list, then grab a pal and ...
14/10/2026

This will be the LAST Earrings Taster workshop for the year ⚡⚡⚡

If this has been on your to-do list, then grab a pal and come along to this super fun workshop and walk away with a handmade pair of silver earrings.

Perfect for beginners and those wanting to refresh their skills to make themselves some earrings, or a gift.

To make a booking go to our website thebench.nz 🧡

These beauties were completed this evening. Most jewellery classes will start off with ring making as it introduces fund...
14/10/2026

These beauties were completed this evening.

Most jewellery classes will start off with ring making as it introduces fundamental skills to set you up for further projects. Next up is bezel setting.

Pop into The Bench Jewellery Shop for some joyful jewellery.Open from 10-4 today, Thursday and Friday. Caroline ThomasBe...
13/10/2026

Pop into The Bench Jewellery Shop for some joyful jewellery.

Open from 10-4 today, Thursday and Friday.

Caroline Thomas
Bebay Gonzales
Eva Kerer
Fran Carter
Kay van Dyk
Sarah Read
Becky Bliss

Hi jewellery lovers 🧡Only 2 One-day Ring Taster workshops are left for the year 🔨🔨🔨Dates are Saturday, November 7 and Su...
13/10/2026

Hi jewellery lovers 🧡

Only 2 One-day Ring Taster workshops are left for the year 🔨🔨🔨

Dates are Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, December 6, running from 10am until 3:30 on both days. Perfect for absolute beginners, anyone can make a simple textured ring or band with small embellishments! Silver is included in the $265 fee.

Grab yourself a spot by booking through our website thebench.nz

Check out this beautiful cameo ring made by a Bench regular 🧡 Silver, 9ct gold, shellYou’re a star Michelle Marnane
08/10/2026

Check out this beautiful cameo ring made by a Bench regular 🧡

Silver, 9ct gold, shell

You’re a star Michelle Marnane

There are just a few places left for 2026 workshops 🧡If you've been wanting to come see why people are having such a gre...
07/10/2026

There are just a few places left for 2026 workshops 🧡

If you've been wanting to come see why people are having such a great time and making such incredible jewellery, grab a seat at The Bench before they're gone!

To find out more and to make a booking, follow the link in the bio 🔨

There are just a few places left for 2026 workshops 🧡If you've been wanting to come see why people are having such a gre...
07/10/2026

There are just a few places left for 2026 workshops 🧡

If you've been wanting to come see why people are having such a great time and making such incredible jewellery, grab a seat at The Bench before they're gone!

To find out more and to make a booking, head to our website.

Are you keen to spend 8 awesome evenings learning to make jewellery with other creative folks? 🔨🔨Then get online and boo...
05/10/2026

Are you keen to spend 8 awesome evenings learning to make jewellery with other creative folks? 🔨🔨

Then get online and book for tomorrow's beginners' course!

You'll learn how to make a simple ring, move on to bezel-set a stone, and have plenty of time to create 1-2 other pieces, including earrings, bangles, and pendants. You could even get a couple of Xmas pressies sorted 🎁

If you can't make Wednesday nights, we have one more course running on Saturdays from November 14-December 12.

Address

100 Collingwood Street
Nelson
7010

Telephone

+64211005899

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