Learn the art of wax carving and sculpting to form a ring of your own design, in this widely used jewellery making technique.
This class is designed to provide you with the essential groundwork needed for wax carving all whilst enjoying a cocktail and in a relaxed, creative environment.
Carving wax gives you endless options to freely design whatever ring you want, as you are not limited to a silver wire or strip. This technique allows you to create something 3D, abstract, classic, chunky, geometric or organic, so you can let your imagination run wild!
The workshop begins with a short introduction to the lost wax process and its uses. The Ringsmiths team will inform you about basic tips and tricks on how to design a comfortable ring. Showing you various techniques and tools that can be used.
You will then start by designing/sketching out your ring, (samples and images will be available for inspiration) before beginning to carve your wax.
Once you’re happy with your finished carving we will show you how to complete the ring and prepare it for casting. After the class your wax carved ring will be cast, finished and polished by The Ringsmiths using recycled silver. We will contact you once it’s ready for collection or we can post it out to you.
If you wish to have your ring gold plated or have your wax cast in solid gold then this will be at an additional cost and can be paid for and decided on the day.
Your finished silver ring will be ready for collection or posting within 3 weeks after the class.
Extra services such as engraving, gold plating and stone setting are offered at an additional cost. These can be requested at the end of the class. Please note each of these services have a lead time of 3 weeks on top of the casting/finishing time.
Lilymae
May 2026
This was a fantastic workshop - I came with my best friend and we had such a fun time and we’re both very pleased with the designs we created. I was concerned to begin with about whether there’d be enough time to design and make but the time you get is plenty. There’s lots of examples around and some cool techniques you get shown, and the workshop leader is incredibly helpful and gives you 1-1 help.
Carla
Apr 2026
Carving the wax was so therapeutic, lovely way to spend an afternoon and the ring came out so well! Ros was such a great teacher, so informative and on hand to help / give tips.
Jack
Mar 2026
Great class
Max
Mar 2026
We had such a lovely time learning about the craftsmanship that goes into ringmaking - can‘t wait to see how the rings turn out out!
From £99 /person
Next available: 17 Jun 2026