Wax Carving A Botanical Themed Pendant
With Bianca Moscatelli Jewelry
$150 (cost of casting + finishing will be extra, and will be requested after the class)
Learn how to create your own botanical themed pendant out of wax in the lost wax casting style of jewelry making.
In this 3 hour workshop you'll learn about the tools and the process with plenty of time to create your own unique piece. All tools and materials will be provided. Just bring your ideas!
Wax is so much fun to work with - totally suitable for beginners, VERY forgiving of mistakes and the possibilities are endless. You will be hooked.
I will have some images for tracing and inspiration, but feel free to bring your own too!
Cast and finished pendants will be shipped to you by October 19th.
Costs for casting and finishing will be requested separately, after class, and will be determined based on the weight of your piece(s) and your choice of metal (brass, sterling silver, 10k solid gold or 12k solid gold). I can give estimates during class as well as steer you in the direction of what size and metal works best for you.
Workshop Policies:
Please arrive 5-10 minutes early for your workshop. Workshops start on time. If you are more that 15 minutes late for your class, you may forfeit your chance to take the class.
You may cancel for a refund up to 21 days before the workshop. After that, workshop fees are not refundable.
We reserve the right cancel or reschedule a workshop with fewer than 3 sign ups. If you cannot attend the rescheduled date, you will receive a refund.
Please note that we may take photos during the workshop to use on social media. If you do wish to be photographed, please let the teacher know when you arrive.
If you are sick, please stay home. Call or email to let us know that you are not coming. You will receive a credit for a future class.
Last minute cancellations are extremely challenging for our guest teachers. Often times, materials have been meticulously prepared ahead of time. Keep in mind that late cancellations are a financial burden on these very special artists.
Art has always been a central part of my life, something I’ve wanted to immerse myself in as
much as possible. I learned that meant I wanted to use my hands, tools and materials from the earth to craft unique accessories. My journey into jewelry-making began in New York City, where I started experimenting with stones and pre-made metal components as a creative outlet after work. Shortly thereafter, I was eager to dive into metalsmithing. I loved the idea of making something I could wear (without sewing) and, for me, making jewelry meant using fire and hammers! After starting classes at The School of Visual Arts, I was smitten.
15 years later, here in Los Angeles, metalsmithing is still my favorite. In addition to making
jewelry, I am now able to teach the skills to others and share this incredible gift.