A jewellery workshop with contemporary jeweller – Jessica Winchcombe Over a morning tea at my studio, we will talk about different types of contemporary jewellery and look through books for inspiration. From there I will teach you how to use the tools and equipment. With your new skills, you will design a piece of silver…
Travelling Workshops
Have you got a group of 10 or more friends that would love to do a jewellery workshop but don’t live in Queenstown? I am happy to travel to you and take a workshop with you. The best is a stacker ring workshop or earring workshop. This works great for a birthday or surprise hen…
Beginner Jewellery Workshops
The workshops are taken by contemporary jeweller Jessica Winchcombe from her home studio in Arthurs point Queenstown. Jewellery taster class – 2 hours of hands-on making your very own silver band – $80 includes 4grams of silver. Group Classes – Get your own group of 5-10 people together and have a fun day with bubbles…
The Ring Maker
Jessica Winchcombe is an established contemporary jeweller with a Bachelor of Applied Arts majoring in Jewellery from Whitireia New Zealand Faculty of Art in 2010. Review From Ernest -5 November 2017- This class was great fun! Jessica is an accomplished artist and a great teacher. My wife and I each completed a decent piece of…
Design your own Jewellery and learn the skills to make it, with contemporary jeweller Jessica Winchcombe
I have 15 years of experience in jewellery making. My degree focused on the conceptual side of making that I practice in my own work, however, I am able to teach you to make whatever style you are wanting to achieve. I have a real excitement for sharing skills and teaching. The group workshops are a great place to learn…
Learn to Solder – Saw – File – Sand and Polish
Review 28 January 2018 Kevin We have had a fantastic day with Jessica, who introduced us to both, a beautiful part of the Queenstown region as well as a great insight into jewellery making. Jessica seems really knowledgeable and gave us a nice and quick briefing how to use all the tools and materials that…
All the silver and gold we use is recycled Sustainable metal.
Review 3 February 2018 Lynda My husband and I had an awesome experience making a ring each – Jessica made the whole process easy to follow and everyone in the class went away with amazing jewellery. It was so much fun and we will both definitely be back to have another go at it. Would…
Make a Ring – Earrings – Chain – or try your hand at Casting – Each will teach you many different skills.
Review Nadia 3 December 2017 I booked this experience on a whim and i am sooo happy i did! This is my first Airbnb experience and now i tend to do a lot more! Jessica was exceptional! Amazing teacher. Coming in to this not knowing one thing about jewelry making i was very nervous. Jessica…
What to Wear / Bring
Wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes. Bring a camera if you would like to record your process. Jess provides all the safety equipment you need for the day.
One day Ring Workshop Results
Design your own silver ring and learn how to make it. Review 3 September 2017 Fluer Awesome course! Jessica knew exactly what she was doing and kept an eye on everyone. The whole day was really hands-on. So satisfying to go home with your very own ring. Would recommend to anyone.
Jewellery Tips and Tricks
Jessica brings you the skills she has learnt over the past 15 years as a practising contemporary jeweller. Review 6 August 2017 Damian Jessica is all class. Organized, talented and insightful teacher. You’ll enjoy everything from the food to your miraculous ability to shape metal with your hands.
The Sherwood Workshop – Back in Summer
In the summer the workshops are held at the Sherwood workshop space. A Restaurant, hotel and band venue just out of Queenstown. Sherwood is known for its local community feeling as well as its amazing food. Come for a weekend, stay in the amazing accommodation. Eat good food and get creative. Review 12 July 2017…
