GIFT VOUCHER
Give the gift of creativity!
With this Gift Voucher, the lucky recipient will get to participate in our 5 hour ring making workshop, outlined below.
Once purchased, you will get a confirmation email which you can forward to the recipient, or print out the PDF to give to them. They then email us with their preferred workshop date. Link here... WORKSHOP DATES
This is a 5 hour workshop where you will be guided through the steps to design and create your own sterling silver ring using a combination of traditional wax-carving and sand-casting techniques.
THE WORKSHOP IS BROKEN DOWN INTO THREE SECTIONS
1. Designing and carving your mould in the form of a wax ring
2. Sand-casting your wax mould into metal
3. Cleaning and polishing your casting to a finished product, of which you will take homewith you.
WHATS INCLUDED
- All tools & materials
- 20 grams of recycled 925 sterling silver to create your ring of a finished product value of up to $200
- Refreshments provided
- A supportive and fun environment where you will gain insight into the ancient craft of jewellery making
- Any additional silver, if required, will be charged at $3.50 per gram and payable on the day.
ABOUT YOUR TUTORS
Aurora, originally from Canada, is mostly self-taught but also apprenticed under Denise +Holly Ryan where she gained experience in the gold-smithing world. Aurora's interest in sustainability in her craft led her to sand-casting, the technique in what she uses to create her work. She will be demonstrating the sand-casting component of the workshop.
Amy Gopperth, originally from NZ, studied Fine Art with a metals + silversmithing major inMelbourne. She currently runs her jewellery label A M Y G O L D with which she predominantly works in the lost-wax casting method. Amy will be taking you through the wax carving component of the workshop.
Aurora and Amy x
Head to our Instagram where you can see more about the process and for inspiration on what you can create.
