BEGINNERS WAX CARVING WORKSHOP

€220 per person
Silver and casting costs are charged separately based on the final design.

Join me for an intimate studio workshop where you'll transform an idea, memory, feeling, or sketch into a wearable object.

Rather than working directly in metal, we'll begin with a special modeling wax that offers complete freedom to experiment with shape, texture, and form. Through carving, shaping, sculpting, melting, and sanding, you'll create an original piece that reflects your own aesthetic and personality.

The workshop is inspired by the same process I use when developing jewelry for ASTERISK. Organic forms, unusual surfaces, and personal interpretations are encouraged. No previous jewelry-making experience or drawing skills are required. Curiosity is enough.

Following the workshop, your wax model can be professionally cast in solid 935 silver and carefully finished in my Berlin studio. Once polished and completed, your unique piece will be ready to wear.

Workshop Details

• €220 per person

• 4-hour studio workshop

• Held in English, German & Korean

• Maximum 8 participants

• Suitable for beginners and all experience levels

• Location: Berlin

No previous jewelry-making experience is required.

Included

• Access to all tools and wax materials during the workshop

• Personal guidance throughout the design and making process

• Preparation of one wax design for professional casting

• Professional cleanup, finishing, and polishing after casting

• Tea, coffee, and light refreshments

Additional Costs

Silver and casting costs are not included in the workshop fee and are calculated separately after the workshop based on the size, weight, and complexity of your finished design.

As precious metal prices fluctuate, the silver cost will be calculated according to the current daily market rate, currently around €2.80 per gram. Casting for basic rings, pendants, and small objects costs approximately €20. Larger or more complex pieces may incur higher casting costs, which will be confirmed with the caster after the workshop.

For reference, most rings and small jewelry pieces typically incur approximately €60–80 in additional silver and casting costs, although larger or heavier designs may exceed this range.

The final cost will be confirmed before your piece is sent for casting.

What Can Be Made?

Participants are welcome to create a ring, pendant, pair of earrings, or another small wearable object.

The focus is on creating a piece that feels personal and expressive rather than following a predetermined design. You are welcome to arrive with an idea, sketch, image, or other visual references, but this is not required.

Throughout the workshop, I will help you develop your idea into a design that works with the lost-wax casting process and can be comfortably worn as jewelry.

Important Notes

This workshop focuses on creating jewelry through the lost-wax casting process.

Gemstones, stone setting, chains, and advanced mechanical constructions are not included. Designs should be suitable for casting and achievable within the workshop timeframe.

If you have a specific idea and are unsure whether it can be realized during the workshop, feel free to get in touch before booking.

Receiving Your Piece

At the end of the workshop, you will leave your completed wax model with me.

Your piece will then be professionally cast in 935 silver before being cleaned, finished, and polished by hand in my Berlin studio.

Please allow approximately 2–3 weeks for casting and finishing.

Once your jewelry is ready, you will be notified for collection from the studio. Shipping can also be arranged upon request for an additional fee.

Additional Castings

The workshop includes the preparation and finishing of one design per participant.

If you create additional wax models during the workshop and would like to have them cast, this may be possible for an additional fee covering casting, silver, and finishing.

Please discuss this with me during the workshop.

Location

The workshop takes place in Berlin.

The exact workshop location and arrival information will be sent by email approximately 5 days before the event. Please make sure to check your inbox and spam folder for further details.

Private Bookings

Private workshops for friends, couples, creative teams, birthdays, or special occasions can be arranged upon request.

For private bookings, please contact me directly to discuss availability and arrangements.

Cancellation Policy

Bookings are confirmed upon payment.

Cancellations made at least 7 days before the workshop are eligible for either a transfer to a future workshop date, subject to availability, or a store voucher for the full workshop value.

Cancellations made less than 7 days before the workshop are non-refundable and are not eligible for a transfer or store voucher.

Liability & Safety

The workshop involves the use of hand tools, heated tools, and other jewelry-making equipment. Safety guidance will be provided at the beginning of the workshop, and participants are expected to follow all instructions and use the provided tools responsibly.

Participants take part in the workshop at their own risk. While every effort is made to provide a safe and supportive studio environment, ASTERISK cannot accept liability for injuries, accidents, loss, or damage resulting from improper use of tools or failure to follow safety instructions.

A first aid kit is available in the studio throughout the workshop.