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SUMMARY:Signet Ring Wax Carving Two-Day Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn the ancient technique of wax carving in this two-day workshop. In the first class on Sunday\, February 15th from 9AM-4PM\, you will design\, lay out\, and carve a signet ring out of wax in your choice of several shapes. We will meet three weeks later on Sunday\, March 8th from 9AM-NOON for you to clean up and finish your ring after it is cast in either silver or brass. Basic wax carving\, tool use\, and finishing techniques will be covered. The casting process will occur off-site during the three weeks between classes. No prior metalsmithing experience necessary. \n\n\nThis class will be held in our new location [opening in early February 2026] at 138 Bayview Street\, Yarmouth\, ME. \n$149 workshop fee does not include materials. Kit fee is $40-$80* depending on size of rings\, chosen material (brass or silver)\, and number of rings made. (For safety\, be sure to wear closed toe shoes and have long hair pulled back with clips or in a ponytail.) \n*NOTE: This is an approximate cost and actual kit cost may be different due to the metals market fluctuation in 2026. \nWe will have an hour break for lunch between Noon-1pm on the first workshop day. The studio will be closed during this break\, but there are nearby parks where you can eat lunch if you brought your own\, or you can check out one of the local restaurants in the area. \nOpen to adults only. Please contact us directly if you are interested in seeing metalsmithing options for teens. \n \n  \n  \n\nAbout the instructor: Carly has been working in the professional jewelry business for 13 years\, and started her company\, Flux Jewelry Studio in 2018. After learning the basics of fabrication and repair as a bench jeweler\, she spent an inspiring year in Florence\, Italy\, taking classes in gemology\, wax carving\, rendering\, and stone setting. Many of the unique engraved finishes and detail techniques Carly uses in her designs were passed down from the expert hands of jewelers working in the traditional Italian metalsmithing style. In her sunny Westbrook\, Maine studio\, Carly spends hours twisting fine wires\, forming small beads of metal\, and engraving each piece. Old world techniques\, antique design inspiration\, and a fresh take on classic concepts are Flux specialities. \nClick here to view our cancellation policy.
URL:https://artascope.org/event/signet-ring-wax-carving-two-day-workshop-021526/
LOCATION:Artascope Studios\, 138 Bayview Street\, Yarmouth\, ME\, 04096\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Ring Wax Carving
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SUMMARY:Wax Carving Gemstone Ring - Two-Day Metalsmithing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In this two-day workshop\, Learn how to carve a wax ring\, which will be sent out to be cast in metal* after the first workshop day of February 22nd. You will finish the ring on the second workshop day of March 22nd by adding a bezel cup and setting the gemstone. \nStudents will choose one gemstone to set in the ring. PLEASE BRING A SKETCHBOOK AND PENCIL.  \n*You will have a choice of bronze or sterling silver for the cast ring–see kit options under the description. \nDAY ONE – February 22nd from 9:30AM-4:30PM \nIn the first class\, students will learn to carve a ring from wax and quickly get to work. Once our design is finished at the end of class we will send the rings out to a caster and then receive them in time for the second class. \nDAY TWO – March 22nd from 9:30AM-4:30PM \nThe second part of the workshop will consist of cleaning up the metal casting\, creating a bezel cup and soldering to the ring. We will be sanding\, filing\, cleaning up the ring\, setting the stone and polishing the ring for final finish. \n$199 workshop fee does not include materials. Students can choose to make a bronze ring for an estimated* materials cost of $55 per ring OR $80 materials cost per ring for sterling silver. Kit includes: Jewelers Carving Wax\, Gemstone\, Casting Labor Fee & the cost of the Metal. \n*NOTE: This is an approximate cost and actual kit cost may be different due to the metals market fluctuation in 2026. \nThe materials kit must be purchased from the instructor on the first workshop day via Venmo\, CASH\, or credit card. \n(For safety\, be sure to wear closed toe shoes and have long hair pulled back with clips or in a ponytail.) \nWe will have an hour break for lunch on both days. The studio will be closed during this break\, but there are nearby parks where you can eat lunch if you brought your own\, or you can check out one of the local restaurants in the area. \nOpen to adults only. \n \n  \n  \n\nAbout the instructor: Olivia Boi creates jewelry at her home and metals studio in Maine. Sterling silver\, brass\, and beautifully cut stones are the bread and butter to her practice. She started Strong Moon Metals December 2017 and hasn’t looked back ever since. You can find more of her work on her website\, or in person at local shows around the Portland area. \nClick here to view our cancellation policy.
URL:https://artascope.org/event/wax-carving-gemstone-ring-two-day-metalsmithing-workshop-022026/
LOCATION:Artascope Studios\, 138 Bayview Street\, Yarmouth\, ME\, 04096\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beginning Metalsmithing,Class,Metalsmithing,One-Day Workshop
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