✶ RING MAKING WORKSHOP ✶

  • Two people sit at a table working on jewellery making, surrounded by tools, beads, shells, and handmade jewellery.

    DESCRIPTION

    The workshop will begin with an introduction to the techniques, tools and materials involved in wax carving. There will be examples of both wax-carved and finished silver rings on display, demonstrating the many varied shapes and textures that can be achieved through this process.

    You will have time to sketch out your ideas before you begin carving your chosen design in wax. Don’t worry if you have no previous experience, or aren’t confident in your creative abilities ~ you’ll be guided through the process from start to finish!

    After the workshop, your wax ring will be taken to a local foundry and transformed into sterling silver through a process called lost-wax casting. Once cast, your ring will be carefully hand-finished back at my studio, according to your specifications. You will be contacted when your ring is ready to post or collect ~ this process usually takes around two weeks.

    Drinks and snacks will be provided during the workshop ~ please let me know if you have any allergies in the ‘Special Requests’ section of the booking form.

    Participants must be aged 16 or over.

  • Three women are sitting around a table inside a well-lit room with a large window. They are laughing and talking, with jewelry-making supplies and tools scattered on the table.

    INCLUDED IN THE TICKET PRICE

    A three-hour class where you will learn the principles of wax carving (an ancient and widely used jewellery-making technique), taught by a professional jeweller with over five years’ experience.

    A one-of-a-kind sterling silver ring, designed and carved by you.

    For those keen to continue with jewellery making, you will have access to a Google document (‘Getting Started with Jewellery Making’), containing detailed advice and information relating to suppliers, materials, safety equipment, casting companies, YouTube channels, courses, and other useful websites.

  • Close-up of a hand wearing a gold ring with a red gemstone, made in a ring-making workshop.

    OPTIONAL EXTRAS

    For an additional cost on the day, you can choose to add gemstones to your ring, get it gold-plated, and/or have it professionally hand-engraved. These additional embellishments will add an extra week or two to the lead time.

    If you wish to cast your ring in solid gold, the additional cost of this will be calculated at the end of the workshop, based on the weight of your finished wax ring.

    All of these options will be explained in more detail during the workshop.

  • A hand with four rings on different fingers. The rings are silver with various design features including gemstones and textured patterns.

    PRICE

    £165 ~ private

    £270 ~ group of two (£135 pp)

    £375 ~ group of three (£125 pp)

    £460 ~ group of four (£115 pp)

  • A workspace with papercraft sketches of bottle caps, blue plastic pieces, a cutting mat, a glass of water, and crafting tools including a rolling pin, pens, and a cutting knife.

    DURATION

    Three hours

    Standard timings are 10:30-13:30, but you can request your preferred start time on the booking form.

  • A craft workspace with a round table, tools, plants, and a pegboard with various tools, illuminated by natural sunlight from large windows.

    LOCATION

    5 Shelford Place, London, N16 9HS

    Unfortunately, my studio does not have wheelchair access. If you would like the workshop to be held at your own home, please select this option on the booking form.

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