Wax Carving For Beginners

Description

The ancient art of lost wax casting was originally established as a metal working technique in the bronze age and has developed through millennia to this very specific manufacturing process. This beginners’ class looks to introduce students to this method of lost wax casting and using jewellers’ wax. This session allows you to experiment in the sculptural element of jewellery making and will introduce you to a completely alternate jewellery making technique. Get to grips with the unique nature of jewellers’ wax, learning how to manipulate it and experiment in sculpting and building in this very different medium. In this class you can create a ring or pendant, or a test/sample piece which will then be cast in silver or a bronze alloy and returned to you as a finished piece. With lots of inspiration to guide you, this short course is perfect for the jewellers looking to express their ideas in alternative ways, or for those beginning their jewellery journey to widen their understanding of general jewellery making.

What's included in the price?

All material costs are included in the class prices and refreshments will be provided!

Cancellation policy

Non-refundable - Refunds are not available

Maker

Stratford School of Jewellery

with Craft Courses since 2021

Message the tutor

A creative school in the heart of Stratford upon Avon’s historic town centre, a stones throw away from Shakespeare’s Birthplace. From our specialist workshop space, the school offers a wide range of vocational and recreational classes to include full jewellery making processes, design awareness and development creative business coaching. Alongside the established workshops, the school has a series of visiting specialist tutors offering both introductory and specialist classes throughout the year where we work with all level of students from complete beginners to professional makers. In addition we offer many recreational classes and bookings available from birthday parties, hen-dos and team building sessions, each class is built in with drinks and refreshments meaning that not only will you enjoy your day, you’ll leave with a solid foundation of skills you can build on in many ways.