book a private carve-your-own-ring (or pendant!) workshop

Looking for something new and different to explore? Join me for a fun, creative workshop where you will be fully guided through the process of making your very own one-of-a-kind adornment!

Beginning with a slice of jeweler’s wax, we will use simple hand tools to create a basic ring or pendant form. Then it gets fun! You can add texture, special details, or a nice smooth finish. Whatever your vision is, we'll make sure you leave with something beautiful and well-made that you'll be proud to wear. After the workshop, your wax model will be professionally cast in solid sterling silver (or gold if you're feeling fancy!), and lovingly hand-finished & polished.

NO prior experience is required. Please note that this is *not* a technical workshop for jewelers - we will not be delving into advanced carving techniques, production casting, mold making, etc.

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Answers to many FAQs are available by clicking the 'WORKSHOP INFO' link at the top of the website (bottom if you're on mobile!) - and I highly recommend having a quick read before signing up!

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Date & times available:

Please send me a note before you book to schedule a date & time! Weekend, weekday, daytime, evening - all good :)

Duration: each private workshop runs for 3 hours. Additional time can be booked for $20/hour.

Workshop location: Crescent Heights, Calgary - close to 16th Ave and 2nd St NW

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Age: 13+ - just to be on the safe side - we will be working with very very sharp tools!!! If you are under the age of 18, you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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PRICING

The workshop fee includes all tools and materials required to make one ring in sterling silver (up to 5 mm wide - or create a wide band / signet ring for an additional $60), or a silver pendant + matching chain.

The cost of a private workshop depends on the size of your group:

Solo wax carver - $275 (you will have the entire 3 hour workshop all to yourself, yahoo! This is a fab idea if you just need some 'me time', you prefer a quieter setting to create a meaningful piece (such as a memorial piece, or to mark a significant personal event) or you'd like to have maximum personal guidance as you create!)

2 wax carvers - bring a friend! - $225 / person

3 - 6 wax carvers - $185 / person

*If there is more than one person in your group and you'd each like to pay for your own workshop, please email me to arrange.

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PAYMENT OPTIONS:

Registration fee(s) can be paid by credit card / PayPal right here on the website, by e-transfer, or cash. E-transfer / cash folks, please email info(at)wearprocess(dot)com to request an invoice.

Payment plans are always available by request.