8-Week Workshop
Date: Thursdays, May 28-July 16, 2026
Time: 6pm-9pm
Description: This workshop will introduce students to wax carving and casting techniques. Starting withpendants, students will be shown the different types of wax, advantages and disadvantages of each, and methods of shaping. Once introduced to the full process, students will have the flexibility and guidance to make small sculptural pieces, rings, earrings, or pendants of their own choosing. Students will also have the opportunity to learn organic burnout which involves using natural materials like leaves, flowers, or even insects. Students may cast with silver if desired. Students will be introduced to wax tools, spruing, investing, casting, removing sprues, and refining cast pieces.
Tuition: $295 + $50 materials fee
Materials: All materials will be provided
Location: Contemporary Craft - Raphael Building (5645 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201)
Cancellations and Refunds: Workshop cancellations are decided three business days before the start date. If workshops must be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, the entire class fee will be refunded through Eventbrite, or you may leave your workshop fee in your Contemporary Craft account for future workshops.
ANY WORKSHOP OR INDIVIDUAL SESSION CANCELLATIONS WILL BE COMMUNICATED VIA EMAIL.
Refund Policy: Student refund requests must be made at least three business days before a class begins. There will be a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given without three-business days notice. Processing of refunds takes approximately three weeks.
If you require accessibility accommodations, please let us know by calling 412.261.7003 and we are happy to assist you.
