1-to-1 Lost Wax Carving Session

A private, one-to-one jewellery-making session held in my Cornwall studio, dedicated entirely to the traditional craft of lost wax carving.

Guided personally by jewellery designer Tamara Gervasio, this experience is tailored to your pace, your ideas, and your level — whether you are a complete beginner or developing your existing skills.

This is a focused, hands-on workshop where you work directly in wax using professional tools and traditional carving techniques used in fine jewellery making.

This is a creative fabrication session, not a design course.

What You Will Do

You will explore the fundamentals of lost wax carving by working directly in wax to develop a ring, pendant, or sculptural form.

You will complete your piece through guided making, learning how form and detail in wax translate into a finished piece in metal through the casting process.

Skills You Will Learn

Wax Carving Techniques

• fundamental shaping and carving in wax
• developing form, structure, and proportion
• refining surface detail and texture
• working with precision hand tools

Design Translation

• understanding how wax becomes metal through casting
• preparing a wax model for production
• developing clean, castable forms

Studio Practice

• tool handling and control
• working safely and confidently in a studio environment
• building accuracy and confidence in hand-skills

3-Hour Private Session

A focused creative workshop introducing the core principles of lost wax carving using traditional techniques and studio guidance.

Any additional time beyond the 3 hours will be charged on the day if extended by mutual agreement.

Studio Requirements

This session involves the use of fine carving tools in a professional jewellery studio.

For your comfort and safety, please:

• wear comfortable clothing suitable for studio work
• tie back long hair
• avoid loose sleeves or accessories that may interfere with tools
• wear closed-toe footwear

Full guidance will be provided throughout the session.

What’s Included

• All wax, tools, and materials
• One-to-one tuition throughout
• Professional studio access and instruction
• Your completed wax model to take forward for casting
• Tea, coffee, and light refreshments during the session

Casting & Finishing (Optional)

Your wax piece can be cast into sterling silver, gold, or brass after the session.

Casting and metal costs are charged separately depending on material choice.

Optional finishing (de-spruing, polishing, final detailing) can also be completed in the studio if required.

Finished pieces are typically returned within approximately 3 weeks.

This Workshop is Perfect For

• complete beginners with no prior jewellery-making experience
• creatives interested in exploring traditional wax carving techniques
• makers who enjoy hands-on, process-led learning
• anyone wanting a focused, one-to-one creative studio experience
• those looking to create a personal piece of jewellery through guided making
• thoughtful gift experiences for craft and design enthusiasts

Studio Approach

“This session is designed to introduce the principles of lost wax carving through direct making, allowing you to explore form, detail, and surface in wax while understanding how your work translates into finished metal through the casting process.”
— Tamara Gervasio

Booking

Availability is limited and sessions are scheduled individually.

To reserve your place or request a suitable time, please get in touch:

tgjewellery@icloud.com