Wax carving with Captain Grimace - November 2025
In this amazing two part course, you will be guided on transforming wax and an idea into a cleaned and polished piece of jewellery.
Wax carving day
The wax carving day will start with a brief spoken intro into tools and techniques, then Steve will guide you through the process of carving a wax model.
After the session your wax model will then be sent off to be cast in your choice of metal.
Bring your own designs and ideas
If you have a firm idea of something you’d like to make, please bring along some sketches or source images to work from.
If you’re unsure of what to make, Steve can help you work out what’s achievable within the time, and help you design a piece to carve.
Finishing and polishing session
In the finishing session you’ll be guided through the process of cleaning up, polishing and adding any attachments to your cast piece of jewellery.
Your creation will be ready to take home at the end of the session!
ABOUT CAPTAIN GRIMACE
Wax carving aficionado
Steve has been teaching wax carving for around 6 years, and has developed a wide array of techniques for turning a block of wax into a beautiful, sculptural piece of jewellery.
Key Course Information
- the course costs £100 which covers both the wax carving and finishing session
- wax is included; you will pay for the material costs based on your sculpt and chosen metal at the end of the wax carving day
- the finishing day will be a couple of hours- to be arranged with tutor / Claire.
- if you cannot make the finishing session Steve can complete your piece for you, which you can collect from the studio at a later date
- things to bring
- clothes you don't mind getting dusty
- food for you lunch (tea and coffee are provided)
- a rough idea of something you’d like to make
