This two day intensive workshop will focus on teaching the techniques of creating jewelry using wax carving and construction methods. Wax is a very versatile medium and allows the artist to create fluid, intricate, sculpturally exciting works. Once the wax model is completed, the piece will be cast into silver or gold and finished. All tools and materials included.

Learn the intriguing ancient art of chain making with the loop-in-loop technique. In this workshop you will explore the history of this fascinating technique, create and fuse fine silver loops without solder, weave loops together to create single, double, and two-way-double loop-in-loop chain styles and create basic clasps appropriate to each style of chain. Students will also learn relationships between wire gauge and dowel size. Instruction for the side-weave and sailor’s loop styles will be optional. Students may begin with fine silver and move into 22k gold (optional). All materials included.