Jewellery Introduction - Monday (7 Week duration) Term 1 2026

This event is for Monday nights, more information below.

The focus will be on basic metalworking skills through to the construction of jewellery such as rings and bangles.

You will learn how to cut and form metal, how to safely use a soldering torch, how to emboss designs into metal using a rolling mill, and how to use tools to texture metal, amongst other things. Silver is the main metal used but it is possible to use any metal you wish to.

Please note: Please bring $40 cash on the first night to receive a starter kit (silver, solder, saw blades and sandpaper).

Introduction to Jewellery classes on Mondays are taught by Emma Wells.

COVID-19 Info:

If have questions about our Covid-19 policies, please visit our learner page which you can find here.

Student Rights and Responsibilities:

More information regarding Student Rights and Responsibilities can be found here.

Refund Information:

Please note, you may be issued a full (except for Eventbrite fees) automatic refund up to 7 days before your event starts by requesting a refund through Eventbrite. Refund requests after this date can be made by contacting the anca@op.ac.nz email address. These will be accepted on a case-by-case basis when exceptional circumstances are present. No refund requests will be accepted after the start date of the class.

General Info:

Due to Public Holidays the course on Mondays in Terms 1, 2 and 4 will run for 7 weeks only, this is one week shorter than a standard term and is reflected in the price.

• Monday - Term 1, 2 and 4: One weekly class per term (7x week duration) $220.00

• Monday - Term 3: One weekly class per term (8x week duration) $250.00

All classes run from 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Term Dates 2026:

Term One: 9th February - 3rd April (No classes on Otago Anniversary Day)

Term Two: 4th May - 26th June (No classes on Kings Birthday)

Term Three: 20th July - 10th September

Term Four: 14th September – 6th November ( No classes on Labour Day)