This is a two-week class taking place on Tuesday the 5th and Tuesday 12th of August. (Fee covers both classes). Please come at the same time in the second week as you do in the first.

What’s it all about?

Make your own silver jewellery out of gumnuts, leaves, seeds and more...

In this class you will learn the technique of “Lost wax casting” by using one of a few different types of wax and learning how they work with small natural objects (i.e Gum nuts) to create your own sterling silver jewellery through a 2-part lesson. You can make pendants, rings, earrings out of lovely nature.

What will we cover?

You will be taught a quick intro into what lost wax casting is, followed by how to use the tools and waxes provided for you to create your own jewellery.

In the 2-part class you will be taken through the very hand-on process of how to use found materials to make your own silver cast piece by learning what are the can-do and can’t-do rules of casting, what materials can be cast and some of the other basic fundamentals of how to make a wearable piece of jewellery.

Important Information:

This is a two-week class taking place on Tuesday the 5th and Tuesday 12th of August. (Fee covers both classes). Please come at the same time in the second week as you do in the first.

The price of silver is NOT included, because it will vary depending on the size and weight of the jewellery you make. Silver costs are based on the size and weight of the finished item and can range between a few dollars to hundreds, this will be explained in the class, and you will have control to decide the size of the piece you create in class.

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible Venue
Gender Neutral Bathrooms
Quiet Spaces
Free Ticket for First Nation Attendees

Who will be teaching?

Qing (she/her) has been creating her own art and jewellery projects for over 15 years, during which she created custom projects and taught her skills to people of all age groups. Her favorite mediums to work with are paper, fabric and shiny beads; items allowing the freedom to do bold and detailed work alike.

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Any other questions or ways we can assist with accessibility? Just email us at melbourne@lanewaylearning.com