Three Week Wax Carving Signet Ring Course

Learn the historic art of wax carving by making your own classic signet ring.


FORGE
FORGE
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3 x 2.5 hours Class size 1 to 9     label £225

Create your own bespoke version of this eternal classic, either for yourself or as a gift for somebody close to you. Learn the fascinating history of the signet ring from ancient Egypt to the present day and the 6500 year old technique of lost wax casting.

What will I make?

A wax model of a signet ring. You will also have the option to have the ring cast in a metal of your choice. The tutor will explain the metal options available and their cost. 

What will happen on the day?

Upon arrival you will have the chance to get to know your fellow makers. Then you will have the chance to find inspiration from the wide range of example signet rings and the fascinating history of signet rings. Your tutor will then demonstrate carving a signet ring and guide you, step by step through the process of carving and embellishing your own signet ring. 

The class is taught by Russell Lownsbrough, author of Waxcarving for Jewellery, award-winning master-craftsman and highly experienced jewellery tutor.

Using the ancient technique of wax-carving you will create your own unique ring. During the class you will plan your ring, transfer the design to wax and carve it from jeweller's wax under expert guidance from one of the best wax-carvers in the industry.

The tutor will demonstrate the techniques for you to try and bring examples of waxcarved rings to the class for inspiration.

At the end of the course, you may choose to have the ring cast in the metal of your choice. Your tutor will explain options available to you and the costs of each.


Knowledge required
No previous experience needed, just a steady hand, a little patience, and willingness to give it a go! Don't worry if you feel you're not artistic or creative, you will be taken through the whole process step by step.
 
What you'll get
All tools and materials are included in this course; however, there will be an additional cost to cast in silver. Your tutor will advise on this.
 
What to bring
Reading glasses (if you need them!)
Money or card payment for optional casting of your ring in the metal of your choice.
Session repeats

This class series runs over 3 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Location

Forge - 59 Leather Lane, London, EC1N 7, England

This venue is a short walk from Chancery Lane tube station (400m).

Three Week Wax Carving Signet Ring Course location
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FORGE was born out of our founder’s passion to celebrate Hatton Garden’s heritage, promote UK design and protect craft skills, by offering business support and workspace to Artisans and future talent. Our motto is ‘enriching lives through creativity’ and at the heart of that is the belief that creativity is not only inspirational and nurturing, but helps forge long lasting friendships and professional relationships too.

There are over 100 jewellery shops in Hatton Garden, but FORGE isn’t just another jewellery shop – it’s a destination where you can buy jewellery, learn skills, and make jewellery too. It offers unique jewellery collections by independent Designer-Makers, affordable co-working space for established and new Artisans, jewellery making and skills improvement workshops for all levels and experiences, demonstrations, talks, networking, social events, and a whole lot more – all under one roof!

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