Ring Making Workshop

Ring Making Workshop

Wax Carving Jewellery Workshop

This is a relaxed, hands-on 3-hour workshop where you’ll design and carve your own unique ring or pendant using jeweller’s wax. No experience is needed – just a bit of curiosity, creativity, and a love for shiny things! This event will be hosted by Harriet, owner, designer and creator of Honey Coast Studio.

Wax carving is an ancient jewellery-making technique that offers complete creative freedom. I’ll guide you through key techniques, show you how to use the tools safely and effectively, and explain the different stages your piece will go through as it takes shape. Whether you're drawn to bold forms, fine detail, or organic textures, you’ll be supported in bringing your ideas to life.

By the end of the session, you’ll have created your finished wax design, ready for casting. After the workshop, I’ll either send your piece off to be professionally cast using the lost wax casting method – which captures every fine detail – or I’ll cast it myself in my studio using the sandcasting method, which results in a beautifully organic, textured finish. All will be cast in 100% recycled Sterling Silver with the option to add Gold Vermeil at an additional cost if you are a gold girlie.

Once cast, I’ll take care of all the finishing and polishing before posting your unique piece of jewellery to its new home.

You’ll come away with a one-of-a-kind piece – designed and made by you – using one of the oldest and most rewarding techniques in jewellery making.

If you’ve ever wanted to make your own jewellery or just fancy a few creative hours, this workshop is for you.

Venue

This workshop is held at Prior Shop which is an award winning not-for-profit independent shop, workshop space, gallery and community hub in Bristol. The workshop space is on the ground floor through the shop, the space is also used as an exhibition space so it will be open and members of the public will be able to walk around this space while we do our workshop.

*This event takes place at the new Prior Shop location on church Road BS5 and not the city centre location*Please note that while the workshop is located on the ground floor and is accessible the toilets are located up a small set of stairs.

Timings

This workshop starts at 17:30 so please do arrive just before this so you can settle in and grab a tea or coffee and we will end at 20:30 allowing me time to pack up before the doors are locked at 21:00.

Parking

Parking is FREE on surrounding streets nearby.