beginner wax carving and sand casting - signet ring | 6 weeks on thursdays | april 3 - may 8 | multiple times available
beginner friendly, no experience necessary.
6-Week Sand Casting Signet Ring Class - April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8.
Unleash your creativity in this hands-on, 6-week sand casting workshop, where you'll design and craft your very own signet ring!
What to Expect:
Week 1-2: Begin your journey by carving your custom design from wax. Whether you want something bold, minimal, or intricate, this step lets you bring your unique vision to life.
Week 3-4: Learn the ancient art of sand casting. You'll mold and cast your wax design into metal using this traditional, low-tech technique—watching your ring transform before your eyes.
Week 5-6: Refine and polish your ring to perfection. Add those finishing touches that make your design uniquely yours, creating a piece you’ll cherish forever.
Small Class Size: Each class is capped at 6 participants, ensuring personalized instruction and ample hands-on time.
All Skill Levels Welcome: Whether you’re a complete beginner or a jewelry-making enthusiast, this class is designed to meet you where you are.
Details:
Duration: 6 weeks
Spots: Limited to 6 participants per session
Materials: All tools and materials provided to make 1 brass signet. If you prefer sterling silver it will be available for an additional fee.
Join us for this unique opportunity to learn, create, and take home a piece of jewelry you designed and crafted yourself!
The studio will provide enough brass for each student to craft ONE ring. If you would like to make a silver ring, we offer an optional $50 silver kit. payable directly to Rebekah during the workshop.
Active students can pay for access to open studio for the duration of your class session for extra time to work on your projects. learn more here.
you may pay a 50% deposit to secure your seat in the class by using code DEPOSIT. payment in full is due 7 days prior to your first class.
you will receive an email with detailed instructions the week of class start.
beginner friendly, no experience necessary.
6-Week Sand Casting Signet Ring Class - April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8.
Unleash your creativity in this hands-on, 6-week sand casting workshop, where you'll design and craft your very own signet ring!
What to Expect:
Week 1-2: Begin your journey by carving your custom design from wax. Whether you want something bold, minimal, or intricate, this step lets you bring your unique vision to life.
Week 3-4: Learn the ancient art of sand casting. You'll mold and cast your wax design into metal using this traditional, low-tech technique—watching your ring transform before your eyes.
Week 5-6: Refine and polish your ring to perfection. Add those finishing touches that make your design uniquely yours, creating a piece you’ll cherish forever.
Small Class Size: Each class is capped at 6 participants, ensuring personalized instruction and ample hands-on time.
All Skill Levels Welcome: Whether you’re a complete beginner or a jewelry-making enthusiast, this class is designed to meet you where you are.
Details:
Duration: 6 weeks
Spots: Limited to 6 participants per session
Materials: All tools and materials provided to make 1 brass signet. If you prefer sterling silver it will be available for an additional fee.
Join us for this unique opportunity to learn, create, and take home a piece of jewelry you designed and crafted yourself!
The studio will provide enough brass for each student to craft ONE ring. If you would like to make a silver ring, we offer an optional $50 silver kit. payable directly to Rebekah during the workshop.
Active students can pay for access to open studio for the duration of your class session for extra time to work on your projects. learn more here.
you may pay a 50% deposit to secure your seat in the class by using code DEPOSIT. payment in full is due 7 days prior to your first class.
you will receive an email with detailed instructions the week of class start.
beginner friendly, no experience necessary.
6-Week Sand Casting Signet Ring Class - April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8.
Unleash your creativity in this hands-on, 6-week sand casting workshop, where you'll design and craft your very own signet ring!
What to Expect:
Week 1-2: Begin your journey by carving your custom design from wax. Whether you want something bold, minimal, or intricate, this step lets you bring your unique vision to life.
Week 3-4: Learn the ancient art of sand casting. You'll mold and cast your wax design into metal using this traditional, low-tech technique—watching your ring transform before your eyes.
Week 5-6: Refine and polish your ring to perfection. Add those finishing touches that make your design uniquely yours, creating a piece you’ll cherish forever.
Small Class Size: Each class is capped at 6 participants, ensuring personalized instruction and ample hands-on time.
All Skill Levels Welcome: Whether you’re a complete beginner or a jewelry-making enthusiast, this class is designed to meet you where you are.
Details:
Duration: 6 weeks
Spots: Limited to 6 participants per session
Materials: All tools and materials provided to make 1 brass signet. If you prefer sterling silver it will be available for an additional fee.
Join us for this unique opportunity to learn, create, and take home a piece of jewelry you designed and crafted yourself!
The studio will provide enough brass for each student to craft ONE ring. If you would like to make a silver ring, we offer an optional $50 silver kit. payable directly to Rebekah during the workshop.
Active students can pay for access to open studio for the duration of your class session for extra time to work on your projects. learn more here.
you may pay a 50% deposit to secure your seat in the class by using code DEPOSIT. payment in full is due 7 days prior to your first class.
you will receive an email with detailed instructions the week of class start.
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Rebekah Jaramillo has a BFA in Metals from the University of Washington and 20 years of bench experience. She brings a practical, hands-on approach to metalwork. Whether you're learning sand casting or refining your techniques, her goal is to make the process fun, approachable, and rewarding.
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metalsmithing is an inherently dangerous craft by the nature of the tools we’re using, but there’s nothing to worry about! studio safety information will be shared at the beginning of class to ensure a secure and enjoyable experience.
to fully participate in the workshop, please anticipate bringing a hair tie if you have long hair, closed-toe shoes and well fitting clothing that you don't mind getting dirty are also recommended. On day 2 we will use a K95 mask for dust when polishing, and any safety goggles (or prescription/blue light glasses) to protect your eyes from dust.
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optionally, you could bring the following items to enhance your experience: a notebook and pencil if you’re a note-taker, an apron to protect your clothes, your favorite rings for sizing reference, and any simple jewelry design inspirations you'd like to explore together (no promises, some things are beyond the realm of our tools but we’ll try anyway!)
reading glasses with magnification or a magnifying glass are extra helpful if you have trouble seeing small objects.
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The studio is located at 4800 Airport Way S.
Be careful not to park in the numbered spots in the lot. You may be towed - and not by us! There is street parking across the street and down the road on s alaska street, right past the fedex, which is where we'd recommend parking.
You'll want to enter through door #1, walk through the doors to the left, then up the stairs to the right! Class will be held in our loft. We have a small space, so it's pretty easy to navigate :)
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all metalsmith class sales are final.
with these offerings being so limited, it’s nearly impossible to accommodate make-ups. please only sign up for a class if you are sure to attend all classes in the session.
we recognize that things come up - please reach out directly to metal@oftheearthcollective.com
have a question? submit it here or reach out to metal@oftheearthcollective.com
