Jewelry making classes in Wellington

“My GF surprised me with a very special birthday gift. She had secretly commissioned Nick at the Rolling Mill to hand craft a bespoke one of a kind ring. Nick had researched the geography of the Corromandel Ranges, and managed to create a carved 18-karat gold ring the captures 5 of the ridges and streams in the Corromandel Ranges, plus the profile of the shoreline and the profile of the ranges which is the view out our lounge window. The ridges represent us and our 3 daughters. Inside the ring Nick etched the Kohukohunui Maunga in the Hunua Ranges, with a diamond star for my kuri Ice. This ring is amazing, absolutely incredible!”

“Was bought a voucher for Christmas for the day workshop - had the best time! Dorthe has a beautiful workshop out the back, and assists you each step of the way to make something that you are really happy with. Could not recommend more highly.”

“Just a note to say thanks to you Courtney and the Village Goldsmith team. Heather and I are delighted with our rings. You listened carefully to us, designed our rings exquisitely in consultation with us and made best use of my mother's family stones and platinum. It's lovely for me to be able to see the stones sparkling on a daily basis, rather than being smothered, sitting in their brooch in a drawer. The whole experience was really outstanding, particularly your warm friendly service throughout and great communication. Seeing the 3D samples and knowing the excellent standards your jewellers work to gave us confidence. All that, plus completion was on time and within budget. Congratulations.”

“Wife bought be the intermediate knife class for my birthday, I had a great day, learned so much from Shea and Lena, and I'm super happy with the knife I took home at the end! Will definitely come back to make another knife to add to the set!”

“David remade some family rings into my engagement ring and wedding band as well as my husbands wedding band. He listened to our ideas and gave expert recommendations so we really trusted him throughout the process to create the vision we had in mind. They all turned out exquisitely and will be timeless pieces that remain in our family for a long time to come. It is lovely to have a small local business here in the Hutt and really valued the personal touch we have had throughout the whole process.”

“I have shopped at Affordable Jewellery Supplies several times, and will continue to do so. Customer Service is second to none, with advice and information freely given by the owner. All items i have purchased have been well packed and very good quality. The times i have had a question about availability, i have been answered the same day. AJS has become my go- to shop for all things jewellery, including tools.”

“Super friendly, professional and helpful. They did a great job with the piercings, put you at total ease through the whole process and they gave me great aftercare advice as well. They even followed up to check how the healing process was going. Highly recommend!”

“I was really pleased by the whole experience of dealing with The Sewing Depot. On the website, there was no option for shipping to Australia, so I sent a message and from there, the whole process was quick and painless. There was fast turnaround of email responses (as opposed to the black box so often experienced), options for shipping, and advice that the goods had been shipped. They arrived within the time advised and the whole cost was less than other online sellers. I would definitely shop with The Sewing Depot again and I recommend it to other potential customers.”

“This shop has to be one of my favourites. Always has new and exciting stock. Fantastic for embroidery supplies and vintage for slow stitching, plus of course gorgeous fabrics. Lyndy is so helpful and a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommend. Linda McCutcheon.”

“Very impressed with product knowledge and customer service. I am super happy with a glass engraving on a trophy. The showroom has every kind of trophy and award you could ever wish for.. but I wish I had more reason to shop there. It's rare these days for me to feel it was a pleasure doing business somewhere but it was here. Very efficient and good communication too.”

“I’ve been to Union twice now for my first tattoo and second tattoo. Both Craigy and Peachy have been amazing - so welcoming, patient and professional. I really appreciated how they kind they were too. I recommend all my friends to Union!”

“If you’re ever in Petone, you should definitely stop here and make your own jewelry! It’s such a fun activity and there are countless beads and charms to choose from (and it’s really affordable). The two ladies working there are really kind and help you with anything!”

“MM is such a wonderful shop with lovely helpful staff. Their selection of tools and notions is very thoughtfully curated and I often find really useful tools that aren’t stocked in other places. It’s a store that’s run by genuine craftspeople who know what people need to do crafts rather than just standard ranges of marginally useful tat that you find in some other shops. I find it’s always worth a visit when I’m in Wellington.”

“You can find the smallest of knick knacks, art & craft, simple hardware that you need there. Extremely fun place to be. It is organised enough as a place without being too 'frilly'. Baskets/trolleys for customers available as it is a big warehouse place.”

“Bunnings Warehouse Porirua is much more than a hardware store; it's the ultimate hub for all home improvement, gardening, and DIY projects in the Wellington area. This store is a cornerstone of the community, consistently delivering a top-tier shopping experience characterized by massive variety, competitive prices, and truly exceptional team member support. The sheer scale of the product range is impressive, covering everything from essential building supplies and high-quality tools to stylish home decor and an extensive outdoor nursery. The user-friendly layout and clear signage help make navigating this mega-store surprisingly efficient, ensuring you can quickly find the exact item you need, whether it's a single lightbulb or a full kitchen renovation kit. What truly elevates Bunnings Porirua is the fantastic staff. They are consistently friendly, highly knowledgeable, and ready to assist with a genuine eagerness to help customers solve problems and find solutions for their projects. Beyond retail, the store demonstrates a strong commitment to the local area, frequently hosting engaging, free workshops—including popular Kids D.I.Y. sessions—that encourage learning and creativity within the community. Coupled with convenient services like Click & Collect, ample parking, and the iconic weekend sausage sizzle, Bunnings Porirua makes home improvement feel accessible and enjoyable. It is highly recommended for professionals and D.I.Y. enthusiasts alike.”

“A collection of talented local and out of town comtemporary jewellers showing their work together in an authentic environment with a welcoming and buzzing workshop atomosphere.”

“Tobias also known as Tobey the guy who works in the garden section is always very helpful when I ask questions about plants and bulbs ,seeds . I find the prices and staff so much better than going to a normal garden center .”

“Diego on checkout is wonderful. His kind and friendly interaction with customers is fantastic and he went above and beyond to help me today, he's the absolute BEST!!!! Thanks a million Diego!”

“Great place to buy all your stuff from groceries, clothing. Homewares, toys even printing as warehouse stationary is inside”

“Good open late so always go shopping here after work”

“Just want to say thank you so much to the young girl on security this afternoon around 5pm. She was super helpful, i had my baby as well as a full trolley and some chairs and other items to carry to my ute. She willingly helped me without having to be asked and did it all with a smile on her face. Big ups to her, 10/10 customer service.”

“Workspace Studios is a fantastic space! If you're wanting to learn to make jewelry through a class or individual bench hire, I couldn't recommend enough! Everyone there is so nice and helpful and are more than happy to support and enable your ideas! The Lost Wax Workshop was so much fun with great support! I have just recently used their individual bench hires to make my wedding rings, the community there is great and again the staff who are all jewelry makers themselves were insanely helpful with materials, designs, next steps, picking stones, and getting them set.”

“My mother, sisters and I had a wonderful experience at Brides on Thorndon. We found both the ladies very helpful and I ended up buying the very first dress they chose for me. It was such a special moment for us all and I couldn’t thank them enough.”

“Came in a while ago and was having trouble with an item I couldn't find. Went to the counter and David was an absolute legend. Located the item in another Warehouse within seconds and went the extra mile to help out. Now everytime I'm having trouble I look for David as he's super on point everytime!”