The Bench School for Jewellery

03/09/2026

02/09/2026

So many people, so many great projects 🧡

02/09/2026

We’ve been enamelling at The Bench this week.

The Teens After School and Intermediate classes were introduced to dry and wet laying enamels and torch firing, with GREAT results!

27/08/2026

We have loads of workshops to choose from 💎💎💎

One-day Ring Making in Oct, Nov + Dec
Father's Day Ring Making on Sept 6
Lost Wax Casting
3-hour Earring Making in Oct + Nov
Sand and Cuttlefish Casting
Introduction to Jewellery Making
Intermediate Jewellery Making
Kids Holiday Classes in Sept

26/08/2026

BENCH JEWELLERY SHOP IS TOASTY AND OPEN UNTIL 4PM TODAY.
100 Collingwood Street, Whakatū Nelsonv.k._art

26/08/2026

Hi Bench lovers. If you’d like a half price voucher while donating to support my whānau now’s your moment.

The first 5 people to DM me will win!

Or you donate directly at https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/sheryls-mental-health-journey

18/08/2026

Check out this bangle in process, made during the Teens After School Jewellery class. Brass, silver wire, crystals. Great job Erica 💥💥💥

We’re getting pieces ready to learn torch fired enamelling next week. Check back in for the results!

These classes fill fast, book online now for Term 4.

18/08/2026

There are still places available for this unique workshop run by Whakatū jeweller Joel Fitzwell ⭐on SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 from 9:30-3:30.

Learn to make repousse and texture punches, and maker's marks in this one-day course.

Not just for jewellers, any maker can utilise these punches in their workshop/studio, recycling tools such as Allen keys, files, and steel rods. Come and learn the skills to create your own range of tools 🔨🔨🔨