Jewellery Classes and Artisan Workshop
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Wellington Summer School 2027
Soldering and Construction with Annie Collins
8 spots left
Service Description
Our Summer School workshops are about slowing down, asking questions, experimenting, making mistakes, and developing lasting skills. They're designed for people who want to invest in their creative practice - not just leave with another finished project. This week-long intensive runs from 18 - 22 January from 10am - 4pm each day. Spend five days immersed in jewellery making and take your fabrication skills to the next level. This intensive workshop is designed for makers who want to build confidence in soldering and jewellery construction through hands-on exploration, experimentation and practice. Rather than focusing on producing a collection of finished pieces, we'll use a series of construction challenges and technical projects to develop the skills that underpin well-made jewellery. Throughout the week we'll explore techniques such as layered metalwork, boxes, hinges, catches and precision soldering. Along the way you'll strengthen your torch control, improve soldering accuracy, learn to plan more complex constructions, and discover practical strategies for solving fabrication problems. By understanding not just how to make something, but why particular construction methods work, you'll leave with skills and techniques that can be applied to your own jewellery long after the workshop has finished. Held in our brand new Wellington studio, this Summer School intensive offers plenty of time to experiment, ask questions, and learn alongside other passionate makers in a supportive environment. A generous materials pack is included, with additional metals and materials available to purchase if you wish to expand your projects or explore further ideas. Our class size is a maximum of 10 students. This group size allows for flexibility in how students work and what they create, though we are unable to introduce additional techniques beyond those planned for the week. Who is it for? This workshop is ideal for jewellers wanting to strengthen their fabrication skills. Some jewellery-making experience is super helpful, if you have zero soldering experience please get in touch before enrolling. If you have specific questions about your level, the curriculum or what you can make please email us. Our website asks for full payment on enrolment (Afterpay is available at checkout), but we are also offering payment plans for those who need to pay over time. Please contact us to arrange this.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
General Terms and Conditions for Summer School Classes with Workspace Studios Ltd. Cancellation cut-off dates are 21 days before your class begins. In the case of cancellation - where you contact us via email and let us know you need to cancel your booking, a refund of fees paid less the administration fee of $50 and any transaction fees (Credit card / Afterpay etc) will be made. Cancellations after the 21 day cut off date we will refund you 60% of your class fees. Students must follow all health and safety guidelines and all safety instructions from the tutors at all times. We require all class fees to be paid in full before the start date of the class and any extra materials taken to be paid for at the last class. In case of insufficient bookings, or other events* Workspace Studios retains the right to cancel the class, and your class fees would be refunded to you in full. Our cut off date for cancelling due to insufficient bookings will be 21 days before the start date of your class. . We are aware that you may be travelling to reach your class location. Please let us know if you are coming from out of town, especially via flights, as we take this into account when considering postponement or cancellation of classes. For special events such as Summer School, if we are experiencing low bookings, we endeavour to make a call on cancellation well in advance of the class start date. Our minimum number of bookings to ensure the class proceeds is 3. *Other events: extreme weather events, natural disasters, pandemic etc where studio locations are not safe to travel to for the time of the scheduled class. By enrolling in our classes you are agreeing to these terms and conditions.
Contact Details
65 Abel Smith St, Wellington, 6011
021 169 1521
info@workspacestudios.co.nz