Lost Wax Carving Classes

Make Your Own Quality Jewellery

Discover the basics of jewellery making in this hands-on Wax Carving Workshop. Perfect for beginners, this class teaches you how to shape and design jeweller’s wax to create your own rings, pendants and/or small sculptures. What You’ll Learn - The different types of wax used in jewelry - How to use carving tools like files, knives, and wax pens - Simple design steps to turn your sketch into a 3D wax model - Core carving techniques for shaping, smoothing, and adding details - A clear overview of how the lost-wax casting process works Term Overview (4 hours of class time each fortnight) - 1st class you will make a simple ring - 2nd class you will make a pendant - 3rd and 4th class, you can expand on your skills and discuss possible projects with teacher - 5th class will be cleaning up the castings to take home with you! What You’ll Create - Your finished wax models will need to be sent off-site for casting, for an additional cost. Small jewellery pieces usually cost around $30-$50 each. - You will also have the basic skills to keep creating on your own at home Who This Class Is For: - This class is open to everyone — beginners, current students, and returning students. - Ages 18+. (We can accommodate 16–17-year-olds, but a guardian must contact us prior to booking.) What to Wear: - Casual clothing is fine, but you must wear enclosed shoes, tie long hair back, and avoid loose or flowing garments. If you arrive in unsuitable footwear, you won’t be able to participate. - If you wear glasses for close-up work, please bring them. We suggest grabbing a meal from the Charleston Hotel from 5:30pm onwards, just three doors away, or pick up a hot drink from Hope Blooms Café, located two doors down prior to coming to class. Please note: A minimum of four participants is required to run this class.