Atelier Intro Sessions

Maybe 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.

In these 2 or 4 evening or morning Atelier Intro Sessions, you will guided step by step into the beautiful and ancient craft of lost wax casting. A technique where you sculpt your jewelry in wax first, which is then cast into silver and finished by you.

You’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.

By the end of these sessions, you will have created and finished your own silver ring from scratch and gained a clear understanding of the entire process, from first idea to finished piece.

These Intro Sessions form the foundation for working in the Atelier. They are therefore a required first step before joining the Monday Evening Weekly Atelier Sessions, 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.

What we will explore together in the 4 Day Session (2 hour each)

Day 1 Entering the Atelier and making a start
You 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.

Day 2 Shaping your design
We 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.

Day 3 Meeting your silver piece
Your 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.

Day 4 Bringing it to life
The 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.

What we will explore in the 2 Day Session

In these 2 days you will be introduced to the full process of wax casting.

The first day (9.00 - 13.00hr) you will make your chosen design, using varias wax working techniques. We will then prepare your wax master model for casting. You will be guided through understanding casting cost, and where and how to have your first piece cast. Or I can have it cast for you.

The second day (9.00 - 12.00hr) we will hand finish your cast silver model, taking off the sprue, filing, sanding and polishing it. Making it ready to wear.

After the Wax to Silver Intro Sessions

Once you have completed the Intro Sessions, you are welcome to continue your practice in the Monday Evening Weekly Atelier Sessions, where you can deepen your skills, explore other wax types and techniques, and develop your own jewelry designs at your own pace.

Many people discover that once they start working with wax, ideas begin to flow.

Practical information

Location
The sessions take place in my Atelier in Amsterdam, at The Baggerbeest.

Please note
The casting costs and silver are not included 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 as well as information on where to biy tools, wax and have your wax pieces cast.

If you feel the pull to finally make your own jewelry, this is a beautiful place to begin. I would love to welcome you into the Atelier and see what you will create.

Book your spot for one of the upcoming start dates.

By purchasing this Atelier Intro Sessions you will accept the Terms of Service for Workshops and Courses which can be found HERE.