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One-Day Wax + Gemstone Jewellery Workshop IntensiveAn intensive one day workshop covering wax carving and gemstone setting into wax. Mt Eden, Auckland Saturday, 11th July 2026, 9am 4pm Solo or Pair Bookings (Max 2 students) A focused one day workshop for people who want an immersive bench experience over Matariki weekend. This option is more concentrated than the evening series. Youll spend the day in the studio learning how to carve a ring or pendant in wax and prepare gemstones to be cast in place.
An intensive one-day workshop covering wax carving and gemstone setting into wax.
Mt Eden, Auckland | Saturday, 11th July 2026, 9am - 4pm | Solo or Pair Bookings (Max 2 students)
A focused one-day workshop for people who want an immersive bench experience over Matariki weekend.
This option is more concentrated than the evening series. You’ll spend the day in the studio learning how to carve a ring or pendant in wax and prepare gemstones to be cast in place.
What you'll make
Whether you come on your own for a creative reset, or bring someone close to share the bench, you'll design and craft a custom sculptural ring or pendant. You will learn the foundational skills of wax manipulation and stone-setting, with your final piece sent to the foundry to be professionally cast into solid sterling silver or bronze.
Session One 9am - 12 noon: Wax carving + design
You'll design and carve your ring or pendant in wax, learning how to shape, refine and develop the form before it is sent for casting.
Lunch Break (12pm - 1pm): Take an hour to wander down to Mt Eden Village to grab some lunch and stretch your legs.
Session Two 1pm - 4pm: Stone placement in wax
You'll learn how to plan and place up to three gemstones (choice of sapphire, ruby or raw diamond) into the wax, ready for the stone to be cast in place.
“Received the rings — they look so beautiful!! - Amy”
Made during a workshop that combined wax build-up and carving
Who this workshop is for
- Absolute beginners — no prior experience needed
- Anyone looking to slow down and focus on a raw craft
- Individuals or pairs (maximum 2 people per class)
- Guests aged 16 years and up
You don't need to book with a friend — solo bookings are very welcome.
What's provided
- All specialized wax, tools, and carving materials
- Three beautiful gemstones to set into your piece
- Casting of your final design
- First 7 grams of sterling silver or bronze included
- Coffee, tea, water, and homemade treats during the day
Additional costs (transparent pricing)
- Sterling silver or bronze beyond 7g is charged at $10 per gram + casting fee + GST
- Casting fee is typically $6–8 + GST
- Gold can be used and will be quoted at the day's market rate
- Fine sterling silver chain available for $45
- NZ Courier delivery (Urban $11.50 | Rural $17.50)
- International Courier - will need to be quoted - all tariffs and import duties are the responsibility of the attendee.
Typical weights (after casting):
- Ring: approx. 5–12g
- Pendant: approx. 4–8g
Your piece will be weighed at the end of the session so everything is clear and upfront.
What to bring
- Comfortable clothing
- Flat, closed-toe shoes
- Glasses if you wear them for close detail
- A camera or phone if you'd like to document your process
There is plenty of street parking nearby.
Session times may vary slightly depending on the flow of the class — the focus is on process, not rushing.
Cancellation & transfers
- In the unlikely event the class is cancelled or postponed, you'll be offered a full refund or transfer
- If you can't attend, please get in touch — refunds are not offered, but we're happy to help you transfer your place
- One week's written notice allows full credit transfer to another date
- If you miss this window, you're welcome to gift your place to a friend
To transfer or discuss options, email:
[email protected]
Why this workshop is different
- Traditional lost wax process, taught slowly and thoughtfully
- A finished piece made from your own hands, not a kit
- Calm, friendly, real studio environment in Mt Eden
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★★★★★ 4
Solidly Enjoyable Romantic Suspense
Format: Kindle
All the Missing Pieces by Catherine Cowles
Catherine Cowles delivers a compelling romantic suspense novel in All the Missing Pieces, the story of Colt and Ridley. Colt is the dedicated sheriff of Shady Cove, a quiet small town shaken by past tragedies, including the attempted kidnapping of his sister, Emerson. Ridley, a true crime podcaster, arrives in town searching for answers about her twin sister Avery’s disappearance on the night before their college graduation. What begins as an enemies-to-lovers dynamic between Colt and Ridley slowly transforms into a poignant story of healing, trust, and love.
This book is a perfect blend of heartfelt emotion and gripping suspense. Ridley’s grief and determination to uncover the truth about Avery are deeply tragic, adding layers to her character and her growing connection with Colt. The small-town setting and the suspenseful plot keep the pages turning, and the romance feels both organic and tender.
Cowles’ writing is on par with her other works—effortless and engaging. I found myself completely immersed, reading and listening to the book in a single evening. (Mild Spoiler!!!) My only critique is the identity of the killer, which felt too far outside the realm of possibility, slightly diminishing the story’s otherwise strong credibility.
Overall, All the Missing Pieces is a thoroughly enjoyable read, balancing emotional depth with suspense and romance. Fans of Catherine Cowles and the romantic suspense genre won’t be disappointed.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Great crime thriller! Fun,crazy, strong main character! Surprising & shocking twists! Perfection.
Format: Kindle
Wow what a great read this was !! I just finished it and truly enjoyed this. It had everything that I wanted in a book. I loved the mystery and the crime thriller in this mixed with some really fun found family, love, and crazy fun banter. My heart broke with the journey and the losses and the heartfelt struggles to move forward after loss. I loved how smart, strong and wonderfully crazy Ridley was. It made the story so fun even with the crime saga journey. Loved all the characters and how well they were described. You could honestly picture everything. This had a surprising twist at the end that made it all come together and really shock you. I actually yelled out "OH NO HELP HER! at one point of the book and walked away for a minute and then had to immediately jump back in. lol I really enjoyed this book! Really needs to become a series of this type of crime solving. Great writing. I have found a new great author to follow because I now have to have more of her writing.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2025
★★★★★ 3
If you have read one, you have read them all
Format: Kindle
Catherine Cowles isn't a bad author, but she's incredibly predictable and NEVER deviates from her formula. It's getting to the point it's grating at this point. I feel like I should have a checklist.
- heroine is feisty but vulnerable? Check
- hero is grumpy with some cutesy nickname for the heroine that he WAY overuses? Check
- there will be some mystery in the plot and heroine will need rescuing because of danger she manages to get herself into multiple times? Check
- characters have bizarre names you will rarely encounter in real life and I swear are the results of a love affair with a baby name book? Check, but tbf these aren't too bad, usually her books are worse
- plenty of quirky side characters with potential for additional books? Check
If you want predictability and safety then by all means, go for it. There's just something about her books I'm rapidly losing interest in. I think it's the cutesy pet names the hero gives the heroine I can't stand anymore. They are NEVER something you'd hear on real life and they are very overused. Why can't she ever make it based on the character's name? Why is it ALWAYS some random word like "chaos" or "trouble" or "rebel" or "reckless"?
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Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2025
★★★★★ 5
My first 5+-starred read of 2025!
Format: Kindle
This! This is Catherine Cowles's best work to date, and I'm saying that as a reader who has perused all her books and have enjoyed the heck out of them. All the Missing Pieces is a complete standalone; yes, there's a mention of a character from a previous Cowles novel, and I wouldn't mind a novella for two supporting characters, but for all intents and purposes, this romantic suspense masterpiece can absolutely be read on its own. If you're new to this author, this book is an amazing place to experience her storytelling; if you've read Cowles before, sit back and relish all of the small-town rom-sus goodness.
When Ridley Sawyer Bennett (27) arrives in the small town of Shady Cove, California in Bessie the van with cat Tater riding shotgun, she quickly wears out her welcome when her true intentions come to light. The true crime podcaster is connecting dots, suspecting unsolved abductions, including her own twin sister's from five years ago, and murders are linked to one person--and that it all began with what happened to Emerson Sinclair nearly a decade ago. The residents of Shady Cove, however, are protective of Emmie, most especially the town's sheriff, Colter Brooks (36). He wants nothing more for Ridley to up and leave, but Colt is also at war with his pesky attraction to her. Soon, they're not only teaming up, they're diving into their fiery connection. Are they wading into long lost answers or could they quickly drown in danger?
Unsolved crimes, undeniable chemistry, small-town feels, AND fur babies?! Catherine Cowles delivers what has just become my very first five-plus-starred read for 2025. All the Missing Pieces is her first traditionally published novel, and let me just say this: The hype is oh-so-real. Cowles kept me on my toes, leading me to second-guessing whoever I had atop my list of potential suspects. Heck, there was a point in the story where I actually wasn't sure about the entire list I had! So, the suspense aspect was a hit with me, and the romance? Gah! The tension between Ridley and Colt was superb! Think not merely a chef's kiss but several of them. This book grabbed me from the get-go and just never let go. Five-plus stars!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Good skincare products, see review for tips!
These products are skincare for men. I am a woman but I tried them out (I have skin too). Here are my thoughts and some tips.
First of all, this is a pretty good value to get these three full-sized products.
Face Scrub: This is a dark green scrub for washing your face. It has a pleasant scent. It has little beads for scrubbing and exfoliation to get rid of those dead skin cells if you have them. I usually find facial scrubs drying and even irritating, this one actually worked very well and did not dry or irritate my face. I have really delicate, soft facial skin so I think this would be great for men’s facial skin which is probably not as delicate. I would recommend to make it easy, right before you shower, put some in your hand with some water and lather it up in your hand, then massage it around your face. You can do this harder if you need a good scrub, or softer. Then hop in the shower and let the shower rinse it off. Much easier than trying to splash it off your face with water! And it says only use 3-5 times a week, this is probably due to the exfoliation part, you don’t want to do that every day. If you are out all day and grimy or sweaty, that would also be a great time to use this.
Facial Moisturizer: This is a creamy moisturizer. It has some really good ingredients. I think it would work for dry, combination, or oily skin, it’s really an all-purpose type facial moisturizer. It says it’s unscented, there is a mild scent but it’s more like a utilitarian scent, I don’t know how to describe it, but men probably would be fine with it.
Eye cream: This is a great eye cream. It doesn’t have a scent, goes on really nice, and is soothing and moisturizing. Men, if you use anything, use this! I often see older men with dry skin around their eyes when it would be so easy just to put some eye cream on in the morning, not only will it makes around your eyes look better but they will feel so much better. If I don’t use eye cream, the skin around my eyes feels dry all day, especially in winter. There is a solution!
So this is a great gift if you think the man in your life would use it. It’s in a nice box. The only thing I was a little surprised at was when you open the box the three products are just loose in there, I expected there to be some packing or something inside.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2025