CARVE AND CAST STUDIOS-SACRAMENTO

Saturday, August 30 | 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM

All classes are hands-on.

Spend the day designing and carving your own ring or pendant in jeweler's wax using traditional wax carving techniques. This beginner-friendly workshop is a relaxed and creative introduction to jewelry making and the lost wax casting process.

With guided instruction, you'll learn how to shape, carve, texture, and refine your design using professional hand tools. No prior experience is needed.

At the end of class, you'll leave your finished wax model with us. We will professionally cast your piece in metal, complete all finishing and polishing, and ship your finished jewelry directly to you.

What You'll Learn

• The basics of the lost wax casting process
• How to design a ring or pendant
• Wax carving, shaping, and texturing techniques
• How to refine and prepare a wax model for casting
• An overview of how wax is transformed into metal jewelry

You'll Leave With

• Your completed wax model ready for casting
• A clear understanding of the lost wax casting process
• Confidence using wax carving tools and techniques
• A professionally cast and finished piece of jewelry shipped to your door

Tuition

$250

Tuition includes instruction, wax, studio tool use, and all class materials.
Casting, finishing, and shipping are charged separately based on the metal selected and the final weight of your piece.
A minimum of three students is required for the class to run.
Prerequisite: None. Beginners are welcome.

Cancellation Policy

$100 non-refundable deposit

• 30 days or more before class: Full refund minus the $100 deposit.
• Less than 30 days before class: No refunds.

Participants must be 16 years of age or older.