The Art of the Trinket. Wax Carving Workshop

The Art of the Trinket: Wax Carving Workshop

Get ready to turn your creative ideas into wearable art.

Inspired by Katie Bourchier’s residency at the Ipswich Art Gallery, this hands-on workshop invites you to dive into the magic of lost-wax carving. While Katie explores myth, narrative and adornment in her studio, you’ll be learning the skills to create your own personal talisman.

In this relaxed 2-hour session, you will learn how to sculpt, carve and shape jewellers wax into a unique trinket. This workshop is not for rings — we will be focusing on pendants, small objects or charms.

What’s in Store

• Creative Carving: Learn the basics of impressing, carving and engraving wax to create a one-of-a-kind design.

• Beginner Friendly: This workshop is perfect for those new to wax carving and jewellery-making.

• Low Stakes, High Creativity: To ensure freedom and fun, your finished design will be cast in brass.

• Expert Inspiration: Channel Katie’s strange creatures, botanicals and text-based work in a friendly, collaborative environment.

• From Wax to Wearable: Your finished wax trinket will be professionally cast in brass, then finished and polished by Katie, arriving in your mailbox 3- 4 weeks after the workshop.

Please note: The workshop cost includes one finished piece only.

Additional items may be made during the session, however second pieces will incur an additional charge to cover materials and casting fees.

What to Bring

• Inspiration: If you already have a design idea, please bring along a reference image.

To keep your piece at a nice trinket scale, designs must be a maximum of 4 cm x 4 cm.

• An Open Mind: No previous experience is necessary. Some of the work is quite fine, so magnifying glasses are recommended if you typically use them.

The Details

• Date: 11 July

• Time: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

• Location: Limestone Gallery and Studios, 84 Limestone Street, Ipswich QLD 4305

• Suitability: Perfect for beginners, suitable for adults and ages 16+

• Vibe: Fun, artistic and a little bit mystical