Besties / Couples wax carving workshop

3 hours

Celebrate the people you love and create a memento that you make for each other.

Cost: $400 per couple. Includes sterling silver up to 20 grams total.

No experience needed except your imagination. In the entry level wax carving workshops we will :

Show you the tools of the trade
Teach you the basic wax carving techniques
Allow you to select the metal of your choice other than sterling silver if desired (not included in the cost)
Select the type of finish and or texture
Add diamonds or gems, based on availability. (Setting labor and stones not included in the cost)
Up to 20 grams of Sterling Sliver per couple included in the cost of workshop.

All items are cast off site and delivered to you with your desired finish and or stones set.

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Price: $450.00

When: Mondays 6:00 to 9:00 March 31 April 7,14,21,28 May 5,12,19 June 2, 9

Class description:

This 10-week course is intended for students who have attended a prior introductory wax carving course, or with experience through study of the jewelry arts. Students will be expected to be familiar with the tools and equipment involved in wax working for jewelry creation, but are highly encouraged to bring notebooks to class to record their experiences. Audio and video recording of lessons is not permitted. This course considers stone setting, mold making and casting in precious metal. Gemstones are not provided, but may be purchased through online or local vendors. Metals and molding materials are provided by El Dorado Casting Lab at additional fees based upon market pricing of materials. Please contact El Dorado Casting Lab for questions regarding these added services

*(Note: casting services will be provided by the studio and is not covered during the instruction of this introductory course).

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Instructor: Mark Malenich

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REGISTER HERE March 3rd 8:00 am

Use discount code SPRING25 (extended to March 31 9:00 pm)

Price: $475

When: Thursdays April 3,10,17,24 May 1,8,15,22 5:45-8:45

Class description:

CAD and 3D printing tools are revolutionizing how jewelers design and fabricate their work. This 8 week course will get students up and running with a 90 day free license of Rhino CAD software through demonstrations, hands on exercises and original design projects. Prototypes of student projects can be printed throughout the 8 week program. Support and resources for printing, investing and casting will be offered.

Please Note: This is a in person class.For easiest use of the software students should bring a mouse with their laptop.

Please do not download or sign up for the software until we are within a few days of the start date of the class.

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Instructor : Nathaniel Breeden

Registration here March 3rd 8:00 am

Use discount code SPRING25 (extended to March 31 9:00 pm)

Price: $400

When: Sundays 9:00 AM to 12:00 April 13, 27 May 4,11,18,25 June 1,8

Class description:

In this introductory class you will learn the art of Wax carving, and expand your creative horizons. During this 8 week class you will learn the basics of wax carving, the tools of the trade, design development strategies, treeing, sprueing, casting prep and metal calculations. All tools and materials are provided. Additional costs for silver and gold casting alloys. We will cover techniques used for designing simple rings and pendants wax textures and stone in place casting techniques. Students will learn to preform post cast finishing process, metal textures and finishes. Students will have the opportunity to have their designs cast in bronze, sterling silver or gold.

Instructor: Edlynn Taira

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REGISTRATION here March 3rd 8:00 am

Use discount code SPRING25 (extended to March 31 9:00 pm)

Price: $450.00

Class Schedule: Saturdays, 2:00pm - 5:00pm. 10 weeks June 14, 21, 28; July 12, 19, 26; August 2, 9, 16, 23, 2025

Break: July 5, 2025, July Fourth Weekend

A materials fee of $75.00 is due at the first class.

Curious about soldering and metalsmithing, but don’t know where to start? Or are you interested in creating silver jewelry for yourself or others? Perhaps your metalsmithing skills are a little rusty and you need a refresher course? Then step right up, this class is for you!

In this intensive 10-week class, we will explore the fundamentals of metalsmithing. Through three different projects, students will learn the necessary skills to fabricate a variety of unique pendants, rings, bracelets, or earrings. Some techniques include: sawing, filing, drilling, forming, metal stamping, stone setting, and soldering. This introductory course is a seasonal favorite.

We will be working with copper and silver, and using a butane torch to complete in-class projects.

This class is suitable for beginners (15 years and older) and will be ten sessions, three hours each session.

Instructor: Lori Monma

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Use discount code SPRING25 (expires to March 31 9:00 pm)

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Price: $75.00

Class Schedule: Saturday, 1:00pm-5:00pm

June 7, 2025

A materials fee of $25.00 is due at the the beginning of the class.

We have a NEW and fun class offering: a special One-Day Ring workshop. This four-hour, one-day workshop will introduce students to metalsmithing, and show how to form and solder a silver ring. Invite someone special and spend an enjoyable afternoon creating something sparkly for Summer.

We will be working with sterling silver, and using a butane torch to complete in-class projects.

There is enough material to make three rings.

This workshop is suitable for beginners (15 years and older) and will be one four-hour session.

instructor: Lori Monma

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NO Discounts on products under $375.00

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Price: $250.00

Class Schedule: Sundays, 2:00pm - 5:00pm. July 27; August 3, 10, 17, 24, 2025

A materials fee of $40.00 is due at the first class.

Love those cute stacked rings and want to make a set for yourself? Come on, grab a friend and take this class together to create something awesome and amazing!

We have a NEW and exciting class offering: a five-week workshop on making Stack Rings with a cabochon gemstone setting. Learn how to form and solder OOAK Stack Rings while learning some basic metalsmithing.

We will be working with sterling silver and using a butane torch to complete in-class projects.

There is enough material to create two cabochon rings and four plain rings.

This workshop is suitable for beginners (15 years and older) and will be five sessions, three hours each session.

Instructor: Lori Monma

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NO Discounts on products under $375.00

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Price: $250.00

Class Schedule: Sundays, 2:00pm - 5:00pm. June 1, 8, 22, 29; July 13, 2025 Break: June 15, 2025, Father’s DayJuly 6, 2025, July Fourth weekend

A materials fee of $55.00 is due at the first class.

Spinner ring, fidget ring, worry ring … whatever you call it … it is an undeniably fun interactive piece of jewelry that calms and delights us. Sign-up with family and friends and learn how to make your own Spinner Ring.

In this five-week workshop, Students will be introduced to metalsmithing while forming and soldering Spinner rings personalized just for you. This course was a real crowd-pleaser last session.

We will be working with copper and silver, and using a butane torch to complete in-class projects. There is enough material to make two spinner rings.

This workshop is suitable for beginners (15 years and older) and will be five sessions, three hours each session.

Instructor: Lori Monma

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NO Discounts on products under $375.00

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