blonde
local_activity classes: Silversmithing • Jewellery Making
4.9 (128)
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blonde. is a minimalist handmade jewellery label. We continue to hand design, craft, assemble and finish all pieces personally to ensure a final product that feels as individual as it looks.
We offer ring-making classes to share our passion for jewellery with others!
Classes
Reviews
(128)
Eunice Ng • May 2024
The class was lovely! Easy and fun process, with helpful teachers to help along the way.
Miriam Noane • May 2024
This was such a great experience! The atmosphere was very relaxed and the teacher was very kind and patient. The staff was very helpful. They explained everything throughly and helped us when needed at every step. There are so many ring textures to choose from I loved the process of creating these. 10/10
Rebecca Taplin • Apr 2024
Love the class! Instructions were easy to follow and we all made something unique. So much fun :)
Tina Koutoukidis • Apr 2024
I had absolutely no experience in jewellery making and Sasha and Abbey made me feel confident. They helped me with my design and made it come to life! Thanks ladies you taight me so much. I had a great afternoon.
Nadha Zainab Aryan Thope • Apr 2024
I booked the mixed metal ring class for my husbands birthday. Absolutely in love with our work. We had great tutors who took us through the whole process and guided us every step of the way. We made a simple ring first to get us comfortable before we made a ring with the texture and width of our choice. My husband and I stamped our initials behind the ring which made it all the more special. 10 on 10 recommend trying these classes which are amazing for beginners. Thank you so much Blonde for an amazing class
Jade Brewer • Apr 2024
This class was fun, interesting and perfectly suited to beginners.
Saskia and team were clear with instructions, enthusiastic and helpful when needed.
The location was easy to find and the room light and clean. Good feels.
Also like the varied choices with this class. It isn't a one size fits all. Want silver? Want gold? Want mixed? Impressed.
Very pleased with the final products. They're awesome. Great way to spend the morning.
Renee Martensen • Apr 2024
I needed to go big for my friends 50th birthday, and a nice bouquet wasn't going to cut it. She's very big on jewellery so what better way to commemorate a big birthday, than learning how to make your own rings!
I spent extra for the gold rings whereas my friend is all about the silver, and we both left with rings we were absolutely cherish. The girls were really helpful and facilitated a great workshop. Everything was organised and ready to go, and the quality of tools and materials was top notch.
Would definitely go again, and recommend to anyone deciding whether it's worth going!
Phuc Nguyen • Apr 2024
It was such a fun experience and they definitely were very helpful every step of the way! Glad that I was gifted this class by my friends and would highly recommend for anyone who’s interested in making rings :)
Ellis Lee • Apr 2024
Excellent class! All materials and tools required to make 2 rings (silver in our case) were provided. Both instructors were super friendly and attentive. They were able to explain the ring-making process in a way that was easy to follow, and they took the time to help those of us (me) who needed extra help! My partner and I attended the workshop as an anniversary activity but I could definitely go back and do this again with friends and family. Overall great value for money when you consider the quality of service and the 2 new rings you take home!
Alicia Hutton • Apr 2024
Such a fun afternoon - instructions were super easy, all the tools and tricks were explained, we love our new rings our teacher Rhiannon was amazing.
Michael Leigh • Apr 2024
Amazing experience! Staff really helpful and supportive and make sure your ring is looking top notch before you leave, definitely value for money being able to leave with a ring you’re proud of wearing afterwards and not something you leave in your drawer.
Lyndsi Crowder • Apr 2024
My husband and I came away with new wedding rings, so we couldn't be happier with the result. It was a fun class, not so big that you don't get hands-on help from teachers, and very straightforward. You have the pleasure of truly making the ring yourself, at every step. I would definitely recommend it.
Lucie Jamison • Apr 2024
The occasion was a fun activity for my partner and I. I couldn’t have been more happy with the class. We learnt a bunch of great techniques in a short time, that were simple enough to grasp. The space was light-filled and roomy enough. Being able to walk away with two rings that look beautiful is a cherry on top! The teachers were super lovely and did a greag job of helping everyone achieve their outcomes.
John Uri • Mar 2024
The two men (Cam and Darcy) are really great and helpful also checking on us on the right track
It is a great learning experience for me for first time and happy with the rings
So pleased that I am not alone of wearing many rings, bracelets, earrings and necklaces where they give me the confidence to wear them with pride
Looking forward to do advanced ring making if they do have one
Sarah Barlin • Mar 2024
The course was fun and interesting and the teachers instructions were clear and easy to follow.
Love the finished rings!
Caitlin Thomas • Mar 2024
Teachers were lovely and helpful. The space was comfortable and clean.
Parking for this location is a bit tricky but manageable
Joanna Betteridge • Mar 2024
Loved this course. It was great fun to learn the techniques and the rings were lovely. The teachers were very good at explaining what to do (and how to do it safely) and were always available to assist with questions and demonstrations. Really enjoyed it and would recommend it highly.
Joshua Sanchez-Lawson • Mar 2024
2 ClassBento workshops attended
We had so much fun at this course! It was enjoying, engaging and absolutely flew by. The materials were great and we love the final result.
Jessica Ford • Mar 2024
Had such an awesome time learning how to make rings! Makes me want to do another class asap! The teachers were fantastic!
Joshua Clements • Mar 2024
What an awesome class! The facilitators explained everything clearly and offered plenty of help as we went along. It was a nice space to work in; and all your own tools ready to go. The materials provided were great quality and I think everyone in the class was able to produce two great looking rings. I would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to learn the basics of ring making.
Linda Howard • Mar 2024
I feel the class is a bit expensive for what it is and only being able to make one ring to take home. Other than that we loved it.
Chloe Lynch • Mar 2024
Fantastic experience! A perfect date day activity that is hands on and leaves you with something to take home and treasure
Larissa Dixon • Mar 2024
Such a great class. Me and my friends went for my birthday today and had a lot of fun and so happy with our rings we got to make and take home!
Great idea to do that thin one to learn the skills then the second one. I stamped ‘24’ for my 24th birthday today and did a nice textured outside. Thanks blonde
Kay Lin Law • Feb 2024
Loved this class! We learnt a lot and really happy with our rings ️. It was great to have the thin practise ring as well.
Hui Lin Chen • Feb 2024
We booked in for a fun early Valentine’s Day celebration and my partner and I thoroughly enjoyed it. We were running late but luckily the teachers quickly caught us up. They were also super helpful and the teacher to student ratio was really good (3:1) so if you needed assistance, they weren’t far away. We had enough time to make two rings and stamped/engraved our second ring too! Would highly recommend if you are looking for a unique experience in Melbourne!
Sophie Staras • Feb 2024
This class was so much fun. The teachers were fabulous. My boyfriend and I really enjoyed it.
You make 1 practice, thin stacker ring and then get to pick a wider one with texture and numbers/initials if you choose. I put the stacker under my existing ring and it looks like it was meant to be.
Would definitely recommend if you like to try new things and have a fun date.
Seam Williamson • Feb 2024
I attended with my fiancee to make out wedding bands and the class was really good with effective guidance and helped keep us on track when needed! It was a bit of a rush but amazing to make our rings in just 2 hours and I loved it
Rebekah Page • Jan 2024
Bought as a gift for my daughter (also bought myself one!) the teachers were helpful and informative. The venue was quaint, the workspace however a little small for each person. We both made two rings one “stacker” ring and then a thicker silver ring. My daughter and I both enjoy crafting classes and this would definitely be one to do again.
Anne Pengelly • Jan 2024
Had a great time and made two lovely rings. The class was fun and Oscar made it all so simple.
Jessica Wishart • Jan 2024
2 ClassBento workshops attended
It was a great experience. The teachers were super helpful when they could see students struggling with things. They were really accommodating to the individual designs we all wanted as well.
Ella Forbes • Dec 2023
14 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews
Great class easy to follow instructions really happy with my rings. Thanks heaps to all the staff!
Michelle Biddle • Dec 2023
Great workshop. Luv my new gold ring that I tell everyone I made . Thanks to the teachers that helped me make it happen.
Ricky Fung • Dec 2023
Teachers were good and helped when needed and fixed minor issues during ring making process. Made two nice rings at the with time to spare to polish them up.
Lachlan Atyeo • Dec 2023
Rhianna was a great teacher. Very clear with instructions and friendly! We had a great time!
Emma Bennett • Dec 2023
So much fun We made the gold rings and were happy with the end result. Teachers were super informative and helpful.
Rachel Machkevitch • Dec 2023
Awesome class, very clear instructions and the instructors were super helpful. My partner and I learned a lot about rings! Super pleased with the rings I made :) would love to do another class, try some new styles.
Tammy Becker • Nov 2023
The teachers were all very eager to assist, great explanations. Very fun class! Will be back again.
Gail Bailey • Nov 2023
Clear, concise instructions from the teacher and her able assistant. Enjoyed the hour of taking a piece of wines and fashioning it into a piece of jewellery
Good environment and tools, friendly and efficient class.
Tane Cane • Nov 2023
Both Rene and Tatiana were so welcoming and kind. They made everyone feel comfortable and the class moved at the perfect pace so everyone knew what to do and enough time to get their rings made. I really enjoyed this class and would recommend it to anyone.
Nalini Singh • Nov 2023
The class was absolutely fantastic. Vincent and Cameron were very patient, thorough and kind teachers. The class was lots of fun. I made a mistake and needed extra help and they helped me fix things and also let me stay back longer to finish polishing while the next class started so I could still go home with a finished piece. Highly recommend these classes.
Kristy Bishop • Nov 2023
Awesome class and well organised. Everyone has their own set of tools, and both teachers were really helpful during the entire 2 hours to ensure everyone was achieving their own project goals!
Kyrra Wilks • Oct 2023
- absolutely loved this class - the teachers were helpful, venue was amazing - the only thing that could maybe be changed is some clearer signage to the venue!
Wendy Williams • Oct 2023
Vincent was amazing a wealth of knowledge and so helpful I had a great time would recommend this class
Rachel Houghton • Oct 2023
The class was great! A perfect gift to do with someone (with a little extra gift for yourself at the same time!)
The teachers were lovely, very helpful and informative and class itself was very relaxed. Would definitely recommend to anyone!
Megan Davis • Oct 2023
Great workshop, it was lots of fun and there was plenty of help, absolutely love the ring I made
Kelsie Kruse • Oct 2023
I absolutely loved this class!
Teachers were awesome, clear with all instructions and helpful. They were also kind, personable and had great sense of humors.
All instructions were easy to understand and we got into making our first ring quickly and with ease. I'm so proud of what I made and will definitely be attending again to upskill.
Most of the class stayed back later to finish up and the teachers were in the chairs helping the whole way. No one wanted it to end!
Thanks guys! I had such a great time!
Lydia Hoffmann • Oct 2023
My partner and I had a great time at this class. The teachers Vincent and Darcy were so friendly and approachable and created a nice vibe. 100% recommend.
Angie Brooke-Lochki • Oct 2023
2 ClassBento workshops attended
It was such a ripper day, even if we did get a little lost trying to find the place.
The teachers were awesome, informative and so accommodating for everyone’s individual pace. There was a brilliant atmosphere and everyone was so helpful.
I will most definitely be back in the future, I would even love to do a little ring making/wax ring from scratch class if you were to offer that.
Fiona Hilditch • Oct 2023
2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews
This was a fabulous class. Izzy and Cameron were amazing. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. And both instructors were encouraging and very knowledgeable. I had the best time and will probably book again for the Gold ring making class.
Alyssa McCulloch • Oct 2023
Terrible customer service. Great teachers.
I booked a class for my family (4 people) as a birthday gift for my Mum. We booked for 10.00 and received a confirmation email the day before confirming our class at 10am the next day. The teacher didn't show up and half an hour later we realised a team member attempted to reach out via email a few days ago which went to my spam inbox.
When booking I had provided my phone number and we had tried to call a staff member on the phone number they provided which was disconnected. They made no real effort to contact us and let us know they changed our lesson time - which we assumed was due to low class numbers. Due to this we had to reschedule lunch plans and cancel work.
The staff (Ollie and Rhianna) were lovely and made up for the poor administration. They were very kind and patient teachers.
Not the type of customer service you'd expect when paying over $1000 on tickets.
Alex Evans • Oct 2023
Time in our class flew right by, that we ran outta time! It could have done with an extra half an hour or more.
When we got to the second set of rings, it felt very rushed. And I was so glad I didn't do the class solo as I had forgotten the order of the steps and needed to ask my partner. (Teachers were both busy helping other students).
It was fun to stamp and texturise our rings! And Macy was so helpful in making sure you knew how to do both of these correctly without oversizing your ring.
The teachers were great, and provided helpful tricks and tips - but the teacher:student ratio was not enough for the time available.
Overall though, we had a really good time and enjoyed it immensely! I bought it as an anniversary gift for my partner & we had a lot of fun making each other 2 rings.
Helpful tip: if you have an emotional support drink bottle, bring it. And remember to eat before going
Lauren Ricci • Sep 2023
7 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews
The teachers were absolutely amazing. With plenty of encouragement and gentle corrections, I created the most beautiful piece. The venue was very eclectic, immaculate vibes! Very relaxing ambience.
Thank you so much.
Emily Ward • Sep 2023
A wonderful afternoon learning some new skills. All the tools and materials were provided, it was great to turn up with nothing and leave with 2 unique wonderful rings. The teachers were great, happy to help with any questions, very supportive and chatty, and set a good vibe for the group.
The table was a little cramped in our full class but there was aircon which was very appreciated in the abnormally warm day.
Sophie King • Sep 2023
2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews
It was good, the teachers were helpful and relaxed, a good short class to be able to learn a new skill
Nicholas • Sep 2023
Great experience! The experience was approachable and neurodiverse friendly with staff coming back around assist when needed. We had an amazing time and are so proud of our rings
Louise • Sep 2023
We had a great time, learned valuable skills I plan to continue to use, and walked away with a ring I absolutely love!
Sharon Jay • Sep 2023
2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews
Absolutely fantastic class highly recommend. The rings turned out awesome and the class was great value for money. Great opportunity to do something fun with friends or a partner or by yourself. Highly recommend you use stamps on your ring. Teachers were awesome and made it a fun and relaxing class.
Natasha Cisneros • Sep 2023
2 ClassBento workshops attended
Teachers were very kind and patient
The time management was really good it lasted exactly 2h and you get enough time to make your rings and not feel rushed at all.
Rene was patient and she made sure everyone understood the process, for a beginner is perfect! Masie was very kind and ready to help at every moment you needed
The class was around 8 go 10 people and 2 teachers are more than enough to make sure everyone had help.
I would def recommend it to someone who wants to make their first rings!
Diana Ross • Aug 2023
What a great class! The teachers were great and super helpful. We were all super impressed at the high quality and professional looking rings we walked away with!
Fiona McKay • Aug 2023
3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews
We loved this class. It was fun and both challenging and easy. We came away with 2 beautiful rings each. Highly recommend.
Elli Phillips • Aug 2023
3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews
This class exceeded all expectations - and they were pretty high! Cam and Izzy that ran the class were not only knowledgeable and patient they were also hilarious and bought the best high vibe energy to the class.
The two rings we made were amazing and I'll be wearing them for a longtime to come. This class has made me want to pursue more silversmithing in the future. If it peaks your interest then I say go for it!
Jack Bowser • Aug 2023
Was very easy follow and a supper interesting and fun way to spend our anniversary! Will have to come back and do the gold!
Jayne Nguyen • Jul 2023
This class was fantastic, the team were great with banter and guiding / stepping in to help where needed. The class included making two rings, one small dainty and another larger in width (multiple size options), overall we were really happy with the class and would recommend to our friends!
Tanya Bennett • Jul 2023
So fun. The instructors were really clear and patient. Very helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend.
Mac Daniels • May 2023
The class was awesome, me and my parter loved making our matching rings that were a cute way to celebrate our 2 year’s anniversary
Bec Tomasello • Apr 2023
2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews
LOVED LOVED LOVED this ring making workshop! Our teachers were so patient, kind, down-to-earth, and helpful. They had no problems answering every question and aiding those who needed a bit of extra help. We each walked away with new skills and 2 x 9k gold rings that we hand crafted ourselves and let me tell you, they actually look pretty damn good for a newbie! I highly recommend this class, even if you wanted to go alone like I did :)
Paul Colvin • Apr 2023
3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews
Fantastic class. The instructors were great and extremely helpful. A really enjoyable atmosphere and a lot of options to choose from.
Winter Stagg • Mar 2023
32 ClassBento workshops attended • 28 reviews
the teachers were great and really helpful, but it was a massive class! most ring making classes i have taken via ClassBento have a maximum of 4 persons per class i think there were about a dozen. that being said you'll get all the attention you need with 3-4 teachers walking about and helping everyone. it's a much more hands-on DIY experience than some others, you'll use your own lil blow torch to melt the solder, and there are no machine to grind buff or etch for you. you'll be doing it all with you own two hands with hammers, stamps, buffing cloths, files and so forth. it's definitely a more rustic and community vibe and there are no limits on the amount of friends you should bring along. it's less intimate but that means you get the chance to talk to your neighbours and get to know people. i made a ring for myself and one for my father, he loves it. personally i'm a perfectionist so i prefer the more high-tech experience but that's just me. still, AWESOME awesome staff!
Seamus Macdonald • Feb 2023
Class was fun, rings turned out good. Class definitely not long enough though needs another 30+ mins atleast as we were rushed by the end. Teachers where helpful to
Steven Chung • Feb 2023
Super friendly and helpful!
They were patient and were walking around supporting all the time.
Got to go home with something I'll be wearing for a long time.
Belinda Wriedt • Dec 2022
I had a great time learning how to make a ring from scratch. Was really fun to use the tools provided and come away with two special rings. I will be back again soon.
Anna Xia • Nov 2022
112 ClassBento workshops attended • 107 reviews
I arrived about 15 minutes early and was told to come back later which wasn’t a great start to the class. When I did come back later, I really did enjoy the ring making process. The teachers were great and knew exactly what they were doing. From bending, soldering, filing to polishing, it’s really hands on and you end up with pieces you can be proud of wearing.
Brayden Strauss • Oct 2022
These guys were clearly new to teaching the class but were all lovely and did know their stuff. Wouldn’t hesitate to go to another class with them. Great vibes easy location. Perhaps tell people to bring water with them I do understand this is a me problem no knock on the organisers
Lachlan Wilde • Oct 2022
2 ClassBento workshops attended
Today we made two silver rings with the people from Blonde, and the experience was nothing short of amazing. The teacher and helpers are all so patient and explain the process very thoroughly. It’s evident a lot of care for silversmithing goes into what they do and this clearly bleeds into their passion. The studio environment was very conducive to meeting new people and our fellow ring makers were great company too. Well worth the money considering you create two rings with your own hands; two rings that are unique to yourself.
