Wax and Fire: Jewelry Immersive

This special immersive workshop offers a focused introduction to relief carving and casting techniques used in contemporary jewelry practice. Led by professional jeweler Maureen, participants will learn how to carve wax and prepare designs for the lost wax casting process. The immersive will include a field trip to Philadelphia’s Jeweler’s Row to outsource professional wax casting services (at an additional fee). In the studio, students will explore sand casting and cuttlefish casting techniques to create unique objects, carvings, and wearable forms. Through hands-on demonstrations and guided projects, participants will develop an understanding of how carved imagery can be translated into finished metal jewelry. Students will complete an infinity band, signet ring, and a relief pendant wile building foundational skills in carving, casting, finishing, and surface refinement. What You Will Learn:– Fundamentals of relief carving for jewelry application– Techniques for translating carved designs into cast form– Process of creating a signet ring and relief pendant– Material considerations for carving and casting– Finishing and refining small-scale metal objects– Approaches to developing personal imagery in jewelry design Class Schedule|Monday, December 7th – Friday, December 11th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Open Studio ScheduleMonday, December 14th – Friday, December 18th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm