
Ignite Jewelry Studios - Session: Wax Carving and Casting
Hands-on metalsmithing workshop crafting an adorable silver and brass star charm with torch soldering and traditional jewelry tools in a downtown Asheville studio; beginners form accent beads, solder, finish, and take home the completed charm.
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Safety-forward studio instruction on wax carving, spruing, investing, and lost wax casting with live demonstrations and core technique principles. Designed as a prerequisite for open casting access, unless you already have prior experience.

Safety-forward studio instruction on wax carving, spruing, investing, and lost wax casting with live demonstrations and core technique principles. Designed as a prerequisite for open casting access, unless you already have prior experience.
Safety-forward studio instruction on wax carving, spruing, investing, and lost wax casting with live demonstrations and core technique principles. Designed as a prerequisite for open casting access, unless you already have prior experience.

Practical torch soldering workshop crafting mountain shaped pendants and keychains from copper or brass, teaching cutting, shaping, texturing, and polishing in an intimate studio setting ideal for beginners.

Practical torch soldering workshop crafting mountain shaped pendants and keychains from copper or brass, teaching cutting, shaping, texturing, and polishing in an intimate studio setting ideal for beginners.
Practical torch soldering workshop crafting mountain shaped pendants and keychains from copper or brass, teaching cutting, shaping, texturing, and polishing in an intimate studio setting ideal for beginners.

Jewelry-making workshop at Torched AVL, featuring hands-on sterling silver ring crafting at a fully stocked jeweler’s bench with wire forming, torch soldering, texturing, and finishing to produce three stacking rings or one wide band. Open to ages 9+ and all skill levels.

Jewelry-making workshop at Torched AVL, featuring hands-on sterling silver ring crafting at a fully stocked jeweler’s bench with wire forming, torch soldering, texturing, and finishing to produce three stacking rings or one wide band. Open to ages 9+ and all skill levels.
Jewelry-making workshop at Torched AVL, featuring hands-on sterling silver ring crafting at a fully stocked jeweler’s bench with wire forming, torch soldering, texturing, and finishing to produce three stacking rings or one wide band. Open to ages 9+ and all skill levels.

Fast-paced two-day ring casting workshop focused on rapid-fire techniques from wax carving to metal casting and finishing. Expect tool time, molten-metal process demos, and take-home jewelry skills in a studio setting.

Fast-paced two-day ring casting workshop focused on rapid-fire techniques from wax carving to metal casting and finishing. Expect tool time, molten-metal process demos, and take-home jewelry skills in a studio setting.
Fast-paced two-day ring casting workshop focused on rapid-fire techniques from wax carving to metal casting and finishing. Expect tool time, molten-metal process demos, and take-home jewelry skills in a studio setting.

A four-day, hands-on introduction to jewelry making and metalsmithing with guided practice using basic hand tools and foundational techniques. Leave with finished wearable pieces and practical skills for future bench work.

A four-day, hands-on introduction to jewelry making and metalsmithing with guided practice using basic hand tools and foundational techniques. Leave with finished wearable pieces and practical skills for future bench work.
A four-day, hands-on introduction to jewelry making and metalsmithing with guided practice using basic hand tools and foundational techniques. Leave with finished wearable pieces and practical skills for future bench work.

Hands-on metalsmithing workshop focused on designing and making a silver pendant with a set stone. Expect torch work, filing and polishing, and take-home jewelry with personalized details.

Hands-on metalsmithing workshop focused on designing and making a silver pendant with a set stone. Expect torch work, filing and polishing, and take-home jewelry with personalized details.
Hands-on metalsmithing workshop focused on designing and making a silver pendant with a set stone. Expect torch work, filing and polishing, and take-home jewelry with personalized details.

Hands-on metalsmithing session crafting a mixed brass and silver mountain bracelet using traditional tools for soldering, sanding, and polishing. Choose a design and leave with a finished piece after guided, skill-building instruction.

Hands-on metalsmithing session crafting a mixed brass and silver mountain bracelet using traditional tools for soldering, sanding, and polishing. Choose a design and leave with a finished piece after guided, skill-building instruction.
Hands-on metalsmithing session crafting a mixed brass and silver mountain bracelet using traditional tools for soldering, sanding, and polishing. Choose a design and leave with a finished piece after guided, skill-building instruction.

Hands-on jewelry class focused on fabricating a mountain-inspired bracelet using mixed metals and basic metalsmithing techniques. Work at a studio bench with guided instruction to cut, shape, texture, and finish a wearable piece.

Hands-on jewelry class focused on fabricating a mountain-inspired bracelet using mixed metals and basic metalsmithing techniques. Work at a studio bench with guided instruction to cut, shape, texture, and finish a wearable piece.
Hands-on jewelry class focused on fabricating a mountain-inspired bracelet using mixed metals and basic metalsmithing techniques. Work at a studio bench with guided instruction to cut, shape, texture, and finish a wearable piece.

Hammering, soldering, sawing, and polishing to craft rings, pendants, and small metal treasures in a light-filled studio. Supportive instructors guide beginners through design, fabrication, and finishing techniques in a relaxed, collaborative grown-up camp atmosphere.

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Hands-on wax carving workshop where you shape and refine carving wax into a custom jewelry design ready for casting. A creative Mother’s Day activity for making a one-of-a-kind keepsake gift in a studio setting.

Hands-on wax carving workshop where you shape and refine carving wax into a custom jewelry design ready for casting. A creative Mother’s Day activity for making a one-of-a-kind keepsake gift in a studio setting.
Hands-on wax carving workshop where you shape and refine carving wax into a custom jewelry design ready for casting. A creative Mother’s Day activity for making a one-of-a-kind keepsake gift in a studio setting.

Hands on metalsmithing and jewelry making camp teaching torch work, soldering basics and finishing techniques in a small studio environment; beginner friendly projects for ages 9 to 13 to craft wearable metal pieces.

Hands on metalsmithing and jewelry making camp teaching torch work, soldering basics and finishing techniques in a small studio environment; beginner friendly projects for ages 9 to 13 to craft wearable metal pieces.
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Hands-on beginner metalsmithing intensive covering core jewelry bench skills and foundational techniques. Expect guided practice with tools and materials in a professional studio setting, building confidence through making and finishing small metal pieces.

Hands-on beginner metalsmithing intensive covering core jewelry bench skills and foundational techniques. Expect guided practice with tools and materials in a professional studio setting, building confidence through making and finishing small metal pieces.
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Form and solder a wide sterling-silver band to fit your finger, then add up to three textured metal spinners in a three-hour, hands-on metalsmithing workshop with bench tools, open to ages 9+.

Form and solder a wide sterling-silver band to fit your finger, then add up to three textured metal spinners in a three-hour, hands-on metalsmithing workshop with bench tools, open to ages 9+.
Form and solder a wide sterling-silver band to fit your finger, then add up to three textured metal spinners in a three-hour, hands-on metalsmithing workshop with bench tools, open to ages 9+.

Hands-on metalsmithing camp for ages 9–13 teaching basic jewelry techniques like hammer texturing, shaping, and finishing; beginner friendly instruction, tools, and safety supervision provided.

Hands-on metalsmithing camp for ages 9–13 teaching basic jewelry techniques like hammer texturing, shaping, and finishing; beginner friendly instruction, tools, and safety supervision provided.
Hands-on metalsmithing camp for ages 9–13 teaching basic jewelry techniques like hammer texturing, shaping, and finishing; beginner friendly instruction, tools, and safety supervision provided.

Hands-on metalsmithing workshop to create a hammered sterling silver wide band ring, with step-by-step guidance on soldering, shaping, hammering, and finishing. Ideal for DIY wedding bands or a take-home make-and-take in a fully equipped studio.

Hands-on metalsmithing workshop to create a hammered sterling silver wide band ring, with step-by-step guidance on soldering, shaping, hammering, and finishing. Ideal for DIY wedding bands or a take-home make-and-take in a fully equipped studio.
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Hands on metalsmithing and jewelry fabrication for youth 9 to 13, focusing on sawing, forming, polishing, and basic soldering in a supervised Torched AVL studio camp that emphasizes creativity and tool safety.

Hands on metalsmithing and jewelry fabrication for youth 9 to 13, focusing on sawing, forming, polishing, and basic soldering in a supervised Torched AVL studio camp that emphasizes creativity and tool safety.
Hands on metalsmithing and jewelry fabrication for youth 9 to 13, focusing on sawing, forming, polishing, and basic soldering in a supervised Torched AVL studio camp that emphasizes creativity and tool safety.

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Hands on jewelry casting prep in 30 minute reserved slots to invest a 4 inch by 2 inch flask, followed by next day open casting. Basic metalsmithing knowledge required, with masks worn throughout.
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Hands on jewelry making workshop focused on stone setting techniques using found objects, led by visiting instructor Nanette Pengelley. Learn tool skills and creative design approaches in a maker studio setting.

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