Wax Carving Techniques: Creating Your Own Limited Jewellery Production Line

Instructor: Suzanne Crudden

Course Outline

This is an advanced level class for people with prior metalsmithing experience looking to learn how to create their own limited jewellery production line.

Students will learn basic wax sculpting techniques and metal finishing skills are refined. Students will have the opportunity to complete three projects incorporating a consistent design element within each. And as an added bonus there will be a field trip to a jewellery casting house to get an insiders view on the process!

Prerequisite: Metalsmithing 101 or Metalworking for Beaders highly recommended. Must have previous metalworking experience.

Skill Level:Intermediate

Prerequisite: Metal Smithing 101 or Metal Smithing for Beaders

Time: 8 week class, see calendar for dates and times

Price: $400 (+GST), deposit or payment in advance required

Supplies :

Rubber mold: $15-$30 (theirs to keep)
Casting costs: $20-$50
Silver costs: approximately $1.35/gram dependent on metal market fluctuations

Need to Bring: Enthusiasm!

To enroll in this class, please call 416.701.1373

or toll free 877.473.2323

(877.473.BEAD)

General Class Deposit Policy: Deposits are non-refundable. Notice given 5 days prior will be converted to store credit. Cancellation after that will forfeit the deposit.

Instructor Bio:

Suzanne Crudden found artistic expression and design intuitive from an early age. Now as an emerging designer in Toronto,
Suzanne is enjoying focusing her passion for the imagination in unique yet timeless jewellery.

Inspired by the exhilaration that ideas bring and the creative process that forms them in reality, Suzanne hesitates to limit
herself with boundaries. Influenced by her love of history, Suzanne’s work embodies classical elegance with a contemporary twist. She also enjoys letting a design take it’s shape naturally often resulting in organic and even literal shapes. Suzanne creates wearable pieces and custom designs using precious metals and gemstones. Her eclectic repertoire is an exciting addition to Toronto’s design community.

Suzanne’s academic journey began with degrees in Anthropology and Fine Art from the University of Toronto. In pursuit of combining history and art she enrolled in the George Brown Jewellery Program graduating in 2006. In April 2007 Suzanne opened Flux + Form Jewellery Studio & Boutique with fellow designer and friend Kim Drosdick. Together they specialize in providing their clients with hand-made and custom designed pieces as well as accommodating almost any jewellery-related request imaginable!