Wax Carving Workshops

Wax Carving Workshops

The origins of lost wax casting are deeply rooted in the history of jewellery, with evidence to suggest this technique was being used to create decorative pieces as far back as 3700 BC.

Wax carving is a vital skill for jewellers. Enabling us to create details that would be much more challenging if working into the metal directly, as wax can be added and removed accordingly to hand sculpt a design a layer at a time. A mould of the wax model is made and then the molten metal is poured into the mould, casting it in it's metallic form.

I offer one day wax carving workshops that will teach you the basics about this technique in a relaxed atmosphere. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have created a unique and wearable piece of jewellery, crafted with your own hands and ready to become a special part of your collection.

One to One - Full Day Wax Carving Class

One to One - Full Day Wax Carving Class

£300.00
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On this one day course, we will work on carving either a ring or a pendant design that you will have prepared beforehand. A brief introduction to the technique will be given in order to maximise on your making time. This is on a one to one basis, so that you will have my undivided attention for the whole day. All tools and materials will be supplied, as well as light refreshments.

At the end of the day, we will get your wax ready to send away for casting which takes around 3 weeks. The cost of this must be covered by you and is not included in the price but I can advise on roughly what that will be on the day. Once I have the castings I will clean up and polish them to your chosen finish so they are ready to wear. 

You will also be provided with a tool list should you wish to practice your new carving skills at home. 

This is a really fun way to learn a new skill and walk away with your own beautiful of hand carved piece of jewellery.

The workshop is held in our Folkestone boutique and it runs from 9.30 a.m. until 5 p.m. with an hour break for lunch. Lunch will not be provided but you will have the chance to discover the many great eateries nearby. 

Where is the workshop held?

The workshop is held in our boutique in Folkestone. Our address is:

25 The Old High Street
Folkestone
Kent
CT20 1RL

We are a 15 minute walk away from Folkestone Central station.

Do I need any previous experience to take this workshop?

Not at all. Everyone is welcome, regardless of skillset. You will be taught the basics and you can make things as simple or as complex as you wish. This is a project that adapts to you, not the other way round.

Can I buy this as a gift?

Of course! You can buy the workshop by using the product above and leave me a note at checkout mentioning it is a gift.
If you don't know what date to gift, you can opt to buy the workshop as a gift voucher. They will have three months to book a date that works for them.

I want to enquire about a different date or doing this as a small group

To discuss a different date and/or booking as a small group, please get in touch