The Bench | Half or Full Day Jewellery Workshop

Nelson Central

100 Collingwood Street, Nelson Central

The Bench | School for Jewellery welcomes visitors to Whakatū Nelson to come and spend a morning or full day with jeweller Kay van Dyk in her light filled, well equipped, central city workshop. It's fun, relaxed, and caters for all abilities.

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The Bench | School for Jewellery offers small class sizes in central Whakatū Nelson.
The Bench | School for Jewellery offers small class sizes in central Whakatū Nelson.
Join your tutor and The Bench founder Kay van Dyk to create your own jewellery.
Join your tutor and The Bench founder Kay van Dyk to create your own jewellery.
Learn how to use the tools and equipment with the support of your tutor.
Learn how to use the tools and equipment with the support of your tutor.
Design and make yourself some rings in the One Day Ring Making class.
Design and make yourself some rings in the One Day Ring Making class.
Design and make yourself some earrings in the 3 Hour Earrings Taster class.
Design and make yourself some earrings in the 3 Hour Earrings Taster class.
Rent-a-Bench by the half or full day and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of The Bench.
Rent-a-Bench by the half or full day and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of The Bench.
The Bench offers half day earring and full day ring making classes where you'll come away with 1-2 hand crafted pieces of jewellery. Your tutor will demonstrate some techniques to get your started, then you'll have creative freedom to design and make your own earrings or rings in a supported relaxed environment. Course fees include some silver for your first piece, with extra silver available for purchase. The Bench also offers Rent-a-Bench by the half or full day for jewellers passing through Nelson who are able to work independently or with limited assistance. Here you'll rent a bench and use the workshop facilities to work on your own designs and be part of the local jewellery community.

Operating Months

All year round

Operational Hours

9:30am - 4:30pm

Conditions

Those aged between 15-18 years will need to attend with a person aged 18 and over. Kids Stacker Rings classes for ages 9-15 years are held in the school holidays, please check the website for dates.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made 14 days prior to the class start date will receive a full refund, minus fees; up to 7 days prior, you will receive a 50% refund minus fees; cancellations made less than 7 days prior are unable to be refunded. If you are unwell or unable to attend a session, we do not offer make-up classes. You can send a friend in your place, just let us know before the start date. If you are unable to attend a session, we do not offer make-up classes.

Other Charges

Some courses include silver to get started with, extra silver is sold at $3.50/gram

Activity Duration

Operating all year around between 9:30am - 4:30pm

Minimum Age

15

Contact details

Address: 100 Collingwood Street, Nelson Central
Email: vandykkay@gmail.com
Phone: +64 21 100 5899

Proximity To Town

Centrally located in the heart of Nelson.

Proximity To Airport

10 minute drive from Nelson Airport.

Proximity To Coach

10 minute walk from the bus terminal.

Parking

Parking is available in Buxton Square.

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