Name: Wax Carving
Brand: Fitzgerald Jewelry School
Price: 600.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Wax Carving By Fitzgerald Jewelry School

$600

Time

Ring Carving (6 Hours)

I have read and consent to the Safety and Waiver clauses within the School Policies

About

Carve your very own design and learn the versatile nature of wax through carving, texturing, and practicing finishing techniques.

Description

In this private workshop you will work side by side with an experienced instructor, who will teach you the traditional jewelry technique of wax carving. We will cast your piece for you, then help you clean up and polish it in metal. It is yours to take home after completing the second class. Our instructors are here to help you create a memorable experience making a piece you love.

Completed projects will be professionally cast with explanation of process. Working in wax offers jewelers great possibilities for creating jewelry with a sculptural feel. This class is for those at beginners level. General tools are provided.

Cost of Course

The cost of these workshops is for the course itself with your instructor, not the physical cost of the materials.

Our studio can cast your rings any precious metal of your choice, however students are responsible for the cost of materials at wholesale price. Material cost will vary greatly with the ring size and width of your ring. Your instructor will weigh your wax models at the end of the first class to give you a closer estimate of the cost. However, because of the fluctuating nature of the market, we can’t have a final price until the rings are cas

Time Commitment

This class takes place over two sessions.

The first day consists of making a wax model of your design, we will then have your wax models directly cast at a casting house, before you spend the second class cleaning and polishing your rings. Classes must be spaced at least one week apart to allow for casting time. Generally the first class takes about 4 hours and the second is about 2. You will walk away with your finished pieces by the end of the second class.

Material Options

Sterling Silver
Platinum
14k Gold
18k Gold
20k Gold
22k Gold

Scheduling

Courses cannot be scheduled before purchase.

This is a private workshop that is scheduled based on yours and the instructors availability. After purchasing your workshop, we will send you a confirmation email following up and requesting your availability to schedule the class.

Workshops take place during business hours only (12pm-6pm), but can start as early as 10:30 upon request. Evening classes are not permitted. Weekends can book up quickly, so please plan on scheduling about 3 weeks out.

Design

The design is up to you! We don’t have set designs for you to choose from, your creativity is at the helm. Before your class, we will ask for inspiration pictures of the style you’d like to make. We can help you determine what is possible to do in a beginner’s class. You do not have to know exactly what you want before you come in, but having a clear direction is definitely helpful. You will spend the beginning of your class nailing down the details of your ring or trying on some in-house styles if you need some further inspiration.

Stone Setting

We do not teach stone setting in this class! We also can not help you make any designs that require individual settings, as this is an advanced skill. However, we can set stones into your ring on your behalf after it is complete. We can set stones directly into the metal, using Pave or flush setting techniques. Your instructor can help determine cost. Expect this to take a minimum of 14 business days.

School Policies

All students attending a workshop must email proof of vaccination before the start of class to info@fitzgeraldjewelry.com.

Students must be 18 years of age or older to attend private workshops.

School Refund Policy

For a full refund, you must notify us within 24 hours of purchase. After 24 hours, we offer credit which can be applied to workshops, bench rental, or store purchases.

If for any reason you can not make it to class please notify us as soon as possible. Absolutely no credit or refunds for no-shows. We value the time of our instructors and we ask our students to do the same.

Bench rental purchases are final.

Bench rental purchases may not be combined or shared.

Safety Requirements

All students and studio members are required to wear closed toed shoes, safety glasses, and tie back long hair or loose clothing items such as scarves or long sweaters while operating machinery and equipment. Fitzgerald Jewelry reserves the right to deny access or to remove any student/member based on our assessment of an individuals potential risk of injury. BYOB students should refrain from getting intoxicated and will be asked to leave without refund if deemed a threat to him/herself and to others.

Safety and Waiver Policy

I understand that there are inherent dangers associated with jewelry making, jewelry soldering, and other related activities, and that mortal or serious personal injuries and property damage, including (but not limited to) physical effort, cuts, burns, and/or inhalation of hazardous substances may occur from my participation in such activities.
I acknowledge that I understand above safety information and I assume full responsibility for the risk of personal injury, death, and property damage due to the negligence and/or fault of the parties released by this document, and/or due to the condition of the premises on which the activities will take place, whether such negligence, fault, and/or condition of the premises is present at the signing of this agreement or takes place in the future.
On my own behalf and on behalf of my heirs, personal representatives, and assigns, I hereby release Fitzgerald Jewelry LLC and all of their officers, directors, members, managers, partners, employees, and volunteers (collectively, "the parties released by this document") from all claims, demands, actions, rights of action, or other legal rights to claim compensation for any loss or injury which I may sustain as a result of their negligence or fault, or the condition of the premises, or any other cause whatsoever, whether loss or injury occurs while participating in, going to, or coming from such activity.
I understand that Fitzgerald Jewelry LLC may provide an area for personal belongings to be held during class, however, I agree that Fitzgerald Jewelry LLC, is in no way responsible for the loss or damage of my belongings while I attend any programs, classes or workshops.
I acknowledge that I have read this waiver of liability form. I fully understand its terms and conditions, and understand that I am waiving and giving up my right to sue Fitzgerald Jewelry LLC, its teachers, members, agents and employees. I acknowledge that this agreement is voluntarily, and by attending the school and/or bench rental this waiver and release agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the Laws of the State of New York and of any other state wherein such activities may occur, and that if any portion hereof is held invalid, the remainder hereof shall continue in full force and effect.
I authorize Fitzgerald Jewelry to photograph or film myself and/or my child without compensation, as well as the jewelry work produced, for the use in the studio’s promotional efforts.