{"product_id":"atelier-intro-sessions","title":"Atelier Intro Sessions","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"379\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMaybe you spend a lot of time in your head, thinking, imagining, doubting, while a part of you simply wants to start creating with your hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"602\"\u003eIn these \u003cstrong data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"426\"\u003e4 evening or morning Atelier Intro Sessions\u003c\/strong\u003e, I will guide you step by step into the beautiful and ancient craft of \u003cstrong\u003elost \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"513\"\u003ewax casting\u003c\/strong\u003e. A technique where you sculpt your jewelry in wax first, which is then cast into silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"801\"\u003eYou’ll experience how a small idea slowly takes shape under your hands. How wax responds to your tools. And how something that started as a simple block of wax becomes a ring you can actually wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eBy the end of these four evenings, you will have created and finished your \u003cstrong data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"897\"\u003eown silver ring from scratch\u003c\/strong\u003e and gained a clear understanding of the entire process, from first idea to finished piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003eThese Intro Sessions form the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003efoundation for working in the Atelier\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are therefore a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003erequired first step before joining the Monday Evening \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/daphnevandermeulen.com\/products\/atelier-sessions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWeekly Atelier Sessions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, where participants work more independently on their own jewelry designs. This way everyone entering the atelier shares the same basic knowledge of the tools, materials and process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1gnt7e3\" data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eWhat we will explore together\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003eEvening 1 Entering the Atelier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eYou will be welcomed into the Atelier and introduced to the different waxes, tools and techniques used in wax carving. We’ll talk about design and begin shaping your very first ring in wax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003eEvening 2 Shaping your design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003eWe continue refining your wax ring and bring your design to life. Once finished, we prepare your wax model for casting. I will also guide you through how the casting process works, what the costs are, and where you can have your work cast. If you prefer, I can arrange the casting for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"2151\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003eEvening 3 Meeting your silver piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003eYour ring returns from the caster in silver. This evening is about learning how to finish your cast piece: removing the sprue, filing, sanding and shaping the metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2420\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2188\"\u003eEvening 4 Bringing it to life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2191\"\u003eThe final evening is all about polishing and finishing your ring until it is ready to wear. We will also talk about how to develop new designs and how the process can evolve if you wish to create more pieces or small collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2420\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"lnukgo\" data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2455\"\u003eAfter the Intro Sessions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2715\"\u003eOnce you have completed the Intro Sessions, you are welcome to continue your practice in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2585\"\u003eMonday Evening \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/daphnevandermeulen.com\/products\/atelier-sessions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWeekly Atelier Sessions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, where you can deepen your skills, explore other wax types and techniques, and develop your own jewelry designs at your own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2797\"\u003eMany people discover that once they start working with wax, ideas begin to flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2797\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1qhqg49\" data-start=\"2804\" data-end=\"2829\"\u003ePractical information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2925\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2843\"\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2846\"\u003eThe sessions take place in my \u003cstrong data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2900\"\u003eAtelier in Amsterdam\u003c\/strong\u003e, at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/baggerbeest.nl\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"2924\"\u003eThe Baggerbeest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"2971\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"2935\"\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2935\" data-end=\"2938\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWednesday mornings 9.00-11.00hr\u003cbr\u003eWednesday evenings 20:00 – 22:00hr\u003cbr\u003eFriday mornings 9.30-11.30hr\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"2971\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2973\" data-end=\"2988\"\u003ePlease note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2988\" data-end=\"2991\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2995\" data-end=\"3040\"\u003ecasting costs and silver are not included\u003c\/strong\u003e in the course price, as these depend on the final weight of your piece. All the wax needed for your creation and use of tools is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"2971\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3213\"\u003eIf you feel the pull to finally \u003cstrong data-start=\"3151\" data-end=\"3176\"\u003emake your own jewelry\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a beautiful place to begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3215\" data-end=\"3289\"\u003eI would love to welcome you into the Atelier and see what you will create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3291\" data-end=\"3346\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3293\" data-end=\"3346\"\u003eBook your spot for one of the upcoming start dates.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3293\" data-end=\"3346\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy purchasing this Atelier Intro Sessions you will accept the Terms of Service for Workshops and Courses which can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/daphnevandermeulen.com\/pages\/terms-of-service-workshops\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Daphne van der Meulen","offers":[{"title":"Wednesday morning May 13 - 20 - 27 and June 3","offer_id":52587656118619,"sku":null,"price":310.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Wednesday evening May 13 - 20 - 27 and June 3","offer_id":52587656151387,"sku":null,"price":310.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Friday morning May 29 and June 5 12 19","offer_id":52594391613787,"sku":null,"price":310.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/5841\/0633\/files\/DVDM_atelier_intro_sessions_A.png?v=1773424755","url":"https:\/\/daphnevandermeulen.com\/en-be\/products\/atelier-intro-sessions","provider":"Daphne van der Meulen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}