Drawing for Wax

Class Description

Taught by Cyrille Despointes.

Learning how to conceptualize, plot, and design a piece before hitting the bench is one of the most important steps in the jewelry making process. Join us this winter to learn how to draw accurate patterns for wax carved pieces and projects. Students will learn strategies and tips for mapping out their own designs, building repeat patterns, designing for symmetry, and properly calculating measurements during the 2D design phase. Get comfortable with useful drawing tools, such as a protractor, compass, and templates, and learn how to transfer designs onto uncarved wax. This class is perfect for students who are looking to gain a bit more agency over their wax carving projects and learn new skills to translate their ideas from their brain to their hands. 

This is a 2D design class in preparation for wax carving. Wax carving itself will not be taught during this course.  This class is intended for students who must have basic drawing experience and familiarity with wax carving. 

Class size 4 – 12 students.

All students receive a 50% discount on hourly bench rentals throughout the duration of their course.

Early Bird Special pricing will be in effect until January 10th, 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.