MATTER
From your hands into form
A soft wax making workshop
MATTER is an intimate jewellery-making evening centred around the pleasure of making something with your own hands.
Working with soft red jeweller’s wax, you’ll create a piece that holds meaning for you. It might celebrate who you are, how far you’ve come, a particular moment in your life, or simply be something you want to wear. Or you might make something for someone else, a birthday, graduation, anniversary, friendship or love token. Something made by your hands, especially for them.
This isn’t about technical perfection. The wax is soft, tactile and wonderfully immediate to work with. We’ll shape, press, join and texture it by hand, allowing the piece to develop slowly and intuitively.
We’ll gather around the table in an atmospheric, candlelit setting, with enough light to work comfortably. Tea and light refreshments will be served, with time to make, talk, share stories or simply become absorbed in what you’re creating.
THE WORKSHOP
No previous jewellery-making experience is needed. I’ll guide you through working with the wax and help you develop your piece while keeping the finished object distinctly yours.
All wax, tools and materials needed during the workshop are provided.
£95 per person
Maximum 8 people
Kensal Green, London
Tea + light refreshments included
FROM WAX TO METAL
At the end of the workshop, your finished wax can be transformed into a piece of jewellery.
You can choose to have your piece cast in silver or gold, or we can discuss using your own heirloom or recycled precious metal where technically suitable.
Because every piece will be different, metal, casting and finishing are not included in the workshop price. Your finished wax will be weighed and your options discussed with you before any further work takes place. You’ll receive an individual quote based on the piece, its weight, your chosen metal and the finishing required.
Chains and other finishing options can also be discussed separately.
There is no obligation to have your wax cast with us.
WHAT TO BRING
Just yourself, and anything you might like to use to make an impression in the wax.
This could be a piece of fabric, lace, a leaf, shell, small object, found texture, pattern or anything else with a surface that interests you.
We’ll experiment with pressing these directly into the soft wax to create marks, patterns and textures that can become part of your finished piece.
Everything else you need will be provided.
If you already have heirloom gold or another precious metal you would eventually like to explore using, you’re welcome to bring it with you and we can discuss what may be possible.
Come to the table, create with your hands, give what matters a form.