Wax CaRving

Make your own rings in one afternoon.
Beginners and seasoned jewelers welcome.

People crafting a blue ring at a workbench with tools, sandpaper, and design sketches

A private session at home Host your own →


Length

You Make

4 Hours

1-2 Rings

Cast iN

CLASS SIZE

Bronze or Silver

Up to 7


You carve it in wax.
It comes back to you in metal.

I'll walk you through the whole process, from the basics of carving and how it fits into jewelry making to working safely with files, saws and heat pens. Every class is an open space to experiment, whether you've never held a carving tool or you already have a bench at home.

After class, your carvings are cast in your choice of bronze or sterling silver. Rings are ready to pick up a few weeks later.

Close-up of a person using a green-handled tool over an alcohol lamp on a craft workbench

Shaping with Heat

Person handcrafting a small blue ring with a metal tool at a workbench

Close work, small files

Open Classes

Upcoming dates at Daffodill

Daffodill Studios, 3322 NE Wasco St, Portland.
Seats are booked through Daffodill.


Sun, Nov 8

12-4 PM

From $222

Daffodill Studios


Sun, Dec 6

12-4 PM

From $222

Daffodill Studios


2027 dates coming soon. Join the list to hear first.

At the studio, at your table, or with your team

Three ways to take a class

Person holding a textured green handmade ring beside a crafting mat and tools

Open Class


Perfect for

Anyone who wants to learn to make jewelry


Location

Daffodill Studios, Portland


Group Size

Up to 7


Suitable for

All skill levels


Two people display blue rings in their palms at a craft table with tools and supplies.

At Your Place


Perfect for

Birthdays, bachelorettes, couples and date nights



I travel to your home or venue

Location


Group Size

Up to 14


Suitable for

All skill levels


Silver Nike swoosh pendant necklace on a beige background

For Teams


Perfect for

Offsites, creative teams and company events


Location

Your office or a venue you choose


Group Size

Up to 14


Suitable for

All skill levels


From students

Margaret was so encouraging at every step of the way, and her guided education empowered all of us to take creative swings and have confidence to use our equipment safely.

MIA

She was an amazing teacher and I learned a lot. I'm super happy with how my rings came out. My first rings ever!

Chantel

She guides you through bringing your ideas to life and is extremely supportive.

Katie

The wax carving and ring making workshop was so much fun! An incredibly knowledgeable and supportive instructor.

Fenn

Private Events and Teams

Bring the class to you

Tell me a little about your group and I'll send back dates, pricing and what to set up. I bring all the tools and wax.