Father’s Day Gift: Weekday Lost Wax Jewellery Workshop – 8 September 2026
Mt Eden, Auckland - Tuesday, 8 September 2026 - 6pm–9pm
Price is per person - Maximum two attendees per workshop
Beginner friendly
Give him a Father’s Day experience that puts the tools in his hands. In this three-hour weekday lost wax jewellery workshop, he can carve a ring or pendant from jeweller’s wax, guided step by step in my Mt Eden studio.
Held on the Tuesday after Father’s Day, this session is a good option for someone who prefers a quieter weekday workshop. No previous experience is needed, and the first 5 grams of sterling silver or bronze are included.
Book one place for him to attend on his own, or purchase two places to come together as a father and adult child, partners or friends. With a maximum of two attendees, there is plenty of individual guidance and time to explore the design properly.
His finished wax piece will be professionally cast and hand-finished after the workshop, creating a piece of jewellery shaped by his own hands. A Father’s Day Gift He Can Take Part In
This weekday workshop suits a father who enjoys working with his hands, learning how things are made or wearing jewellery with a story behind it.
Rather than handing him another object, you are giving him time at the bench to explore an idea and make something that is entirely his.
It can be booked as:
- A Father’s Day gift for him to attend on his own
- A shared workshop for a father and adult child
- An experience for partners or friends
- A chance to create a personal ring or another wearable piece Why This Workshop Is Different
- Held on the Tuesday after Father’s Day in Auckland
- Maximum of two attendees
- Suitable for complete beginners
- Traditional lost wax techniques
- Personal guidance throughout the session
- A real studio environment rather than a kit-based class
- A finished piece shaped by the attendee’s own hands What He'll Make
He can create:
- A ring
- A small pendant
He'll use traditional wax-carving or wax build-up techniques to develop the design. Some pieces remain simple and understated, while others become more sculptural as the session unfolds.
“Received the rings — they look so beautiful - Amy"
Made during a workshop that combined wax build-up and carving
The finished piece will be:
- Professionally cast in sterling silver or bronze
- Hand-finished in my Mt Eden studio
- Ready for collection or courier within 2–3 weeks
This workshop is about texture, form and personal expression rather than following a kit. No two finished pieces are exactly alike. A Father's Day Gift He Can Take Part In
This workshop suits a father who enjoys working with his hands, learning how things are made or wearing jewellery with a story behind it.
It can be booked as:
- A Father's Day gift for him to attend on his own
- A shared experience for a father and adult child
- A workshop for partners or friends
- A chance to create a personal ring or another wearable piece Who This Workshop Is For
- Absolute beginners
- Anyone curious about jewellery making
- People who enjoy tools, materials and hands-on experiences
- Individuals or pairs
- Guests aged 16 years and over
He does not need to book with someone else. Solo bookings are very welcome. What's Included
- Three hours of personal tuition
- All wax, tools and carving materials
- Casting of the finished design
- The first 5 grams of sterling silver or bronze
- Hand-finishing of the final piece
- Coffee, tea, water and homemade cookies Additional Costs
If the finished piece weighs more than the included 5 grams:
- Additional sterling silver or bronze: $10 per gram, plus casting fee and GST
- Casting fee: usually $6–$8 plus GST
- Gold: quoted at the market rate on the day
- Fine sterling silver chain: $45
- NZ courier: urban $11.50 or rural $17.50
- International courier: quoted separately
Any tariffs or import duties are the attendee's responsibility. Typical Finished Weights
- Ring: approximately 5–12 grams
- Pendant: approximately 4–8 grams
The wax piece will be weighed at the end of the workshop, so any additional costs are clear before it is cast. What to Bring
- Comfortable clothing
- Flat, closed-toe shoes
- Glasses if needed for close work
- A phone or camera to document the process
There is plenty