Private Wax Carving Workshop– Signet Rings and Refined Designs

Carve, refine and create your own distinctive silver jewellery, from signet rings to sculptural designs.


Jaf Elias
Jaf Elias
5.0 (46)

2 hours Location Fitzroy Class size 1 on 1   $335 (Afterpay available)
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Discover the art of traditional jewellery wax carving in this hands-on private workshop! Learn how to shape, carve and refine jeweller’s wax into a beautifully structured jewellery design, ready to be cast in sterling silver.
Unlike organic wax build-up techniques, this workshop focuses on carving wax away to create clean lines, defined edges, balanced proportions and precise details. It is particularly suited to creating signet rings, geometric forms, sculptural bands and other designs that require a more refined and structured finish.
This workshop is part of the jaf.elias jewellery workshop experience, led by a selection of talented jewellers who bring their own skills, techniques and creative approaches to the studio. Your instructor will depend on the workshop schedule.
Although this is a private session, you're welcome to share the experience with your partner, friends or family! Simply send us a DM or submit a booking request with the number of people you'd like to attend, and we'll help arrange a session for your group.
What You'll Learn:
1. Introduction to Jewellery Wax Carving
Explore the types of wax used in jewellery making and become familiar with the carving tools used to shape and refine your design. Learn how traditional wax carving differs from the wax build-up method.
2. Design and Planning
Develop your own jewellery design, focusing on proportions, symmetry, structure and form. Explore design possibilities such as signet rings, geometric shapes, defined ring profiles and contemporary sculptural pieces.
3. Carving and Shaping Your Design
Learn how to remove wax strategically using carving tools, files and other shaping techniques. Build your design by refining the silhouette, creating clean edges and establishing the overall structure of your piece.
4. Refining Details and Proportions
Discover how to refine surfaces, sharpen edges, create smooth transitions and achieve a more precise finish. Learn how to check the balance, thickness and proportions of your wax model in preparation for casting.
5. Preparing Your Wax Model for Casting
Learn how to inspect and prepare your finished wax model for the lost-wax casting process. Your design will then be cast in sterling silver, transforming your carved wax creation into a wearable piece of jewellery.
What's Included?
  • All workshop materials and tools.
  • Jewellery wax for your design.
  • Up to 15 grams of sterling silver per student, valued at approximately $70.
  • Guidance from a talented jeweller.
  • Casting of your wax creation in sterling silver.
  • Professional finishing and polishing by Jaf or Harry (Studio Assistant).
Your wax model will be sent for casting, and Jaf or Harry will complete the finishing and polishing once the silver piece has been returned. As casting requires additional time, your finished jewellery will not be ready to take home on the day.
The included silver allowance covers up to 15 grams per student. Additional material costs may apply if your design requires more silver.
Who Is This Workshop For?
This workshop is ideal for beginners, aspiring jewellery makers and creative individuals interested in learning traditional wax carving techniques. No previous experience is necessary.
Whether you're dreaming of making a personalised signet ring, a geometric statement piece or a refined sculptural design, you'll be guided through the process of turning your idea into a wax model ready for casting.
It's also a wonderful creative experience to share with your partner, friends or family. To attend together, simply send us a DM or submit a booking request with your preferred group size.
Important Information
  • Format: Private session, with group bookings available by request.
  • Instructor: A talented jeweller selected according to the workshop schedule.
  • Location: Claw Creative Studio, 120 Alexandra Parade, Fitzroy, Melbourne.
  • Materials: All materials are included, with up to 15 grams of sterling silver per student.
  • Finishing and polishing: Completed by Jaf/Harry after casting.
  • Collection: Your finished jewellery will be available once casting, finishing and polishing are complete.
Ready to carve your own design in silver?
Book your private session through ClassBento, or send us a DM or booking request if you'd like to attend with your partner, friends or family.
Explore the precision of traditional wax carving and create a piece of jewellery that's uniquely yours.

Upcoming dates for Private Wax Carving Workshop– Signet Rings and Refined Designs

Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 28 Oct 2026, 7:17am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

28 upcoming dates between 31 Oct 2026 and 28 Dec 2026.

  • Sat 31 Oct 2026, 10am-12pm
  • Sun 8 Nov 2026, 3:30pm-5:30pm
  • Tue 10 Nov 2026, 5pm-7pm
  • Thu 12 Nov 2026, 3:30pm-5:30pm
  • Fri 13 Nov 2026, 2:30pm-4:30pm
  • Sat 14 Nov 2026, 12pm-2pm
  • Tue 17 Nov 2026, 3pm-5pm
  • Wed 18 Nov 2026, 11am-1pm
  • Sat 21 Nov 2026, 3pm-5pm
  • Sun 22 Nov 2026, 11am-1pm
  • Mon 23 Nov 2026, 3pm-5pm
  • Wed 25 Nov 2026, 2:30pm-4:30pm
  • Thu 26 Nov 2026, 5pm-7pm
  • Fri 27 Nov 2026, 2:30pm-4:30pm
  • Sat 28 Nov 2026, 2:30pm-4:30pm
  • Tue 1 Dec 2026, 2:30pm-4:30pm
  • Wed 2 Dec 2026, 11am-1pm
  • Fri 4 Dec 2026, 6:30pm-8:30pm
  • Sat 5 Dec 2026, 11am-1pm
  • Sun 6 Dec 2026, 4pm-6pm
  • Tue 8 Dec 2026, 11am-1pm
  • Thu 10 Dec 2026, 4pm-6pm
  • Fri 11 Dec 2026, 4:30pm-6:30pm
  • Sat 12 Dec 2026, 3pm-5pm
  • Wed 16 Dec 2026, 11am-1pm
  • Thu 17 Dec 2026, 5pm-7pm
  • Fri 18 Dec 2026, 3pm-5pm
  • Mon 28 Dec 2026, 3pm-5pm
Location

CLAW Creative, Alexandra Parade, Fitzroy VIC

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Jaf Elias
Jaf Elias

5.0 (46)
female Women-owned

Hi, I’m Jaf, the artist behind jaf.elias Jewels, a Contemporary Jewellery designer and artist based in Naarm (Melbourne). My work reflects the stories, emotions, and experiences that shape me. To me, jewellery is more than an art form; it is a language through which I express the intangible, the personal, and the deeply felt. I create pieces that go beyond adornment, becoming vessels for memory, spirituality, and transformation.
As an empath, I find inspiration in whimsical, fantastical, and magical realms, drawing on the beauty of imperfection, nostalgia, and the fleeting moments that shape our lives. My work invites people into these worlds, offering a space to connect with something beyond the ordinary.
My creative process is intuitive and deeply personal. I combine intricate hand fabrication and complex soldering with the free-flowing nature of lost wax casting, allowing metals to take on organic, unpredictable forms. This balance of precision and spontaneity gives my work a raw, almost ancient quality, as though each piece has been unearthed from another time, carrying its own history and mystery. I am drawn to textures, layers, and the interplay between polished surfaces and rugged, untouched edges.
Rings hold a particularly special place in my heart, rooted in childhood memories and the sentimental weight they carry. Beyond rings, I create jewellery that tells a story: pieces that feel like heirlooms from an imagined past, infused with meaning, wonder, and emotion.
Through my work, I hope to offer more than jewellery. I want to create small, wearable worlds that invite curiosity, evoke emotion, and remind us that even in the most delicate details, there is magic.
jaf.elias Jewellery Workshops
As my jewellery practice continues to grow, so does the interest in my workshops. To welcome more students and offer greater flexibility with class dates and times, I am expanding my teaching practice into "jaf.elias Jewellery Workshops".
This expansion means that, alongside teaching myself, I will be welcoming a small team of instructors trained by me to lead selected classes. Each instructor is guided by my teaching methods, techniques, and approach to jewellery making, ensuring that the quality and learning experience remain consistent across our workshops.
"The heart of the experience remains the same." Our classes continue to be held in a private, personal setting, with individual attention and guidance throughout your creative journey. Your instructor will depend on availability, but you can feel confident knowing that each teacher has been trained under my guidance and follows the same standards I have established.
With more instructors joining the workshops, we can offer more class dates and greater opportunities for you to explore jewellery making, develop new skills, and bring your creative ideas to life, all while keeping the intimate, hands-on experience that makes our workshops special.
Whether you're a complete beginner or an aspiring jeweller looking to develop your skills, there will be more opportunities to learn, experiment, and discover the magic of making jewellery by hand.
I look forward to welcoming you into our little world of creativity and sharing the art of jewellery making with you.
Achievements
  • Finalist, Profile 2025 Competition — Jewellers and Metalsmiths Group of Australia (JMGA NSW).
  • Featured in Radiant Pavilion — highlighting contemporary jewellery and the creative community in Naarm.
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