Emilie Shapiro Studio
$450.00
This 3-day wax carving class focuses on learning to carve stone settings in wax as well as actually setting the stones in metal.
This is an open level workshop, basic wax carving skills are highly suggested for you to be able to get the most out of this workshop.
Day 1: We will be learning how to carve bezel and prong settings in wax. Learn to use files, burs, and carving tools for subtractive sculpting to create your stone setting as well as additive techniques.
Day 2: Learn how to bezel set, prong set and tube set gemstones in metal. Metal settings and gemstones will be provided for every student to practice their stone setting techniques
Day 3: We will head into NYC to visit a professional casting house to learn about the casting process, molds and watch process be done. We'll also visit other vendors in the jewelry district and finish off our workshop with a Q&A about all facets of the industry.
This is a jam-packed, intensive workshop that will leave you with tons of new wax carving and metal working skills, knowledge of the jewelry industry and creatively fulfilled!
Tools and wax materials are included, and a tool list will be provided if you'd like to purchase and bring your own tools.
Class is limited to 8 students. In between class demonstrations, Emilie circles the room and gives each students plenty of individualized attention. The studio is well equipped and each student will have a dedicated jewelers bench stocked with basic hand tools, a flex shaft and a wax pen.
Workshop cost: $900 | A 50% deposit is required when registering, with the remaining balance due before the class begins.
Emilie Shapiro is a jewelry designer, instructor and educator and has been practicing her craft for over 20 years. Emilie received her B.F.A. in Art + Design with a concentration in jewelry and metalsmithing from Syracuse University. She also studied at Alchimia, a contemporary school of jewelry in Florence, Italy with artists Peter Bauhuis, Yoko Shimizu, and Marzia Rossi. Before launching her own jewelry line, Emilie worked as a bench jeweler and production manager for various jewelry companies in New York City. Emilie also teaches jewelry workshops in her studio, as well as online classes offered on her website, and has taught at wonderful institutions like the 92Y, Brooklyn Brainery, Liloveve Jewelry Studio and more. Emilie is the author of How to Create Your Own Jewelry Line & Creative Wax Carving.