Intensive Wax Carving Course
This two-day intensive course is a comprehensive experience in learning the ancient art of wax carving from start to finish. It’s designed for anyone looking to learn the entire process of jewelry making, from designing in wax to casting in silver.
By the end of the workshop, you will have a finished piece of jewelry (e.g. a ring, earrings, necklace) and the knowledge to continue your own practice. I will also provide detailed information about the tools needed to get started, along with practical advice on where to cast your future pieces.
If you’d like to get a taste of the art of wax carving before committing to the course, my in-person Wax Carving Workshop is the perfect introduction. Held twice a month, it gives you a fun, hands-on experience.
Upcoming Intensive Courses in Berlin
Day 1 - Sunday, January 12th
Day 2 - Sunday, January 19th
Course Schedule
Day 1 - All about Wax.
It is a 6-hour class where you will be introduced to soft and hard waxes. We will experiment with both to get an understanding of what styles can be achieved with each type of wax and ways of working them. After the introduction and experimentation, you will start to work on your jewelry piece. You will learn how to design, transfer your design to the wax, carve, file, and give the desired finishing to a wax ring, earrings, or pendant. Later on, this jewelry piece will be cast in sterling silver.
Day 2 - Finishing off the jewelry piece.
In this 4-hour class, you'll learn how to transform raw casts into a polished piece of jewelry:
Learn techniques such as cutting the canal, filing, sanding, and polishing
Hands-on practice with each step of metalworking
Transform your raw metal into a shiny accessory
By the end of the class, your ring will be polished and ready to wear
Course Details
Who is this course for? This course is perfect for both beginners and experienced makers looking to enhance their skills in wax carving and jewelry making. It’s also ideal for those considering starting their own jewelry journey, as you’ll take away invaluable insights on how to get started—from choosing the right tools and machines to where you can cast your wax models in the future.
What’s included? The price includes all tools and materials needed to make a sterling silver jewelry piece.
What do you take home? After the workshop, each participant will have a finished piece of jewelry and the knowledge to continue their own practice. I will share with you precise information about the tools you need to get started and other practical information as to where to cast your pieces in the future.
Language: All classes are held in English.
Participants: Small class of 4 participants to ensure personalized attention.
If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to get in touch. I'll be happy to help!
Student Testimonials
NADINE
"I joined Jose's workshop to create an additional piece of jewelry to my lovely 'no ring' from her collection. The atmosphere was relaxed and pleasantly calm which my best friend and I enjoyed. Jose explained the whole process and helped everyone create their individual piece. My design was more complicated than I expected. Jose helped me patiently and with the right amount of humor. I am happy with the result and recommend this workshop to anyone who likes getting creative."
LARA
“I had a lot of fun at Jose’s wax carving workshop! The atmosphere was great and I got to know many like-minded people. After an introduction to the world of wax carving, we eventually started our own personal design. Jose took time for everyone to discuss their ideas and explained individually and step by step how to proceed to make your ring dreams come true. You will discover many different techniques to carve wax. It’s a must-try! I am more than happy with my ring, wearing it every day!”
ANDREA
“I loved Jose's workshop. I've taken jewelry classes before but had never tried wax carving. The atmosphere, group size, and workshop length were just right. Our group had a mix of experience levels as well as varying levels of difficulty in our ideas, Jose made sure each of us got the amount of support we needed to create exactly what we were hoping to. Her finishing work and communication around the whole process were perfect. I can't recommend this workshop enough.”
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