Carving Chains & Charms

Class Description

Taught by Cyrille Despointes.

Learn to carve unique links and chains out of wax with Cyrill Desponties! In this class, students will focus on creating one or more interesting chain motifs that can be cast in multiples and repeated. As this is a combined approach class, beginning in wax and then incorporating metal work technique, students will learn how to plan, carve, and then finish the chain (including how to make intermediate links directly in the metal). For those who would like, the course will also cover how to draw a pattern for and carve small charms to be displayed on their necklaces or bracelets. 

This is an intermediate to advanced course, and students must have prior wax carving experience, basic jewelry fabrication skills, including soldering and torchwork.

Metal casting for this class is outsourced and will be the responsibility of the student. A resource list of casting facilities will be provided.

Class size 4 – 12 students.

All students enrolled in this course have access to the studio during open studio hours, at a discounted hourly student rate or a 12 hour bench card. In addition, full-time students have access to free open studio hours on Fridays and Saturdays during their course.

Early Bird Special pricing for the spring semester will be in effect until March 20th, when pricing will increase to $580

Refunds & Credit

Please email us at info@bkmetalworks.com to withdraw from class. Withdrawals from class more than 7 days prior to the start of the class will receive a full refund for the class minus a 10% processing fee. If cancellation occurs 3-6 days prior to the class, we will provide a 50% refund. Cancellations 48 hours or less receive a 25% refund. Refunds will not be provided for no-shows or same-day cancellations.

We do not refund tuition for classes that students miss due to their own circumstances. There will be no refunds once the class begins in any circumstance, nor can we transfer you to a later semester. Students enrolled in multi-session studio courses (excluding workshops and intensives) may make-up missed class sessions during open studio hours for up to two weeks after the last class meeting.

We reserve the right to cancel or discontinue any class, in which case you may choose to receive a refund, apply the class credit towards a different course, or receive a tuition credit for future use. Tuition credits are valid for up to one year. Refunds will be issued within 30 days.