Lost Wax Casting Workshop

Lost Wax Casting is a beginner-friendly workshop offering a guided introduction to carving wax to create your own sterling silver ring. It is suitable for those curious about jewellery making and keen to explore a new creative process.

Time: 5:30-8:30pm
Date: Wednesday 25th or Thursday 26th November

Sessions:
1

Skill Level:
Beginner to Intermediate

Age:
18+

Materials included:
Participants will be provided with a selection of waxes to carve to their desired design. 12 x 2/0 twisted saw blades, sandpaper, candles, and a paper handout for note taking, and design instructions.

Tools: saw frames, bastard and needle files, bench pegs, hot working tools, rulers, carving mandrels, ring sizers, compasses (calipers)

Gemstones will be available for an additional cost.

What the Course Covers

·       An introduction to the lost wax casting process.

·       Wax carving techniques to create your own ring design.

·       Exploring shapes, textures and optional gemstone additions.

·       Accessible tools and techniques for continuing wax carving at home.

Your finished wax design will be sent away to be cast and finished in sterling silver. Once completed, your item will be sent back to Central Craft for collection (approximately 4-6weeks turn around).

The workshop fee includes casting and finishing one item.

Additional items or gemstone costs must be paid before collection.

Facilitator
Olivia (Okay) Kathigitis is a self-taught jeweller and maker based in the Peramangk Hills of Adelaide, SA. Her work draws inspiration from the natural world, particularly the power of water to shape the landscape.

Olivia works with ethically sourced materials, including recycled sterling silver, found stones and gifted materials. Her jewellery is stocked locally and internationally. She has undertaken artist residencies in Australia, Norway and Chile, and exhibited locally and in London.

Minimum Enrolments
This course requires a minimum number of participants to proceed. If the minimum enrolment is not reached, ticket holders will be notified approximately five days before the course commencement date. In the event that the course is cancelled, all ticket purchases will be refunded in full.