Book all three of my Melbourne workshops, and receive one complimentary 40-hour week of studio time in Madame Mak's studio (after the final workshop in the series has been completed).
Must be aged 18+ to enrol. Workshop held in Eastern suburbs (3105, VIC).
Limited availability - two intakes only! Get in quick!
This is a rare opportunity for the die-hard dreamers who fantasize about going all-in with wax carving without knowing a single thing about it, just like Madame Mak did! You'll be taught a diverse set of wax carving/building techniques to fast-track your road to success, and to prepare you for your week of "freestyling" your own designs in Madame Mak's studio! Madame Mak will be present during this week to assist you with your designs and provide guidance, while she works on her own projects and runs her business operations in the background.
Course 1: Introductory wax carving - this will take you through the basics of wax carving and introduces you to the hand tools and techniques required to carve some entry-level designs. The course is split over two sessions (session 1 - wax carving, session 2 - finishing/polishing the casting/s). Sessions can be held any day Monday - Sunday where available.
Approximate total course duration: 8 hours
Lunch included (session 1) + snacks and refreshments (session 1 & 2)
Investment: $520
Course 2: Stone setting directly in wax for casting in place (also referred to as cast-not-set). You will have access to various parcels of round synthetic sapphires and rubies to set into your own design.
Course is split over two sessions (session 1 - wax carving, session 2 - finishing/polishing the casting). Sessions can be held any day Monday - Sunday where available.
Approximate total course duration: 8 hours
Lunch included (session 1) + snacks and refreshments (session 1 & 2)
Investment: $700
Course 3: Organic wax design/build up technique for a statement cabochon ring. This course introduces you to flowing organic design, and also includes some intense claw setting for a cabochon stone. You will have an assortment of cabochons to choose from but you can BYO stone/s for suitability assessment - no promises that I'll agree to it!
Course is split over two sessions (session 1 - wax working, session 2 - finishing/polishing the casting, and setting cabochon stone directly in metal claws). Sessions can be held any day Monday - Sunday where available.
Approximate total course duration: 9 - 10 hours
Lunch, snacks and refreshments included (session 1 & 2)
Investment: $900
The broad variety of techniques, tips and tricks taught in the three courses will prepare you for your complimentary 40 hour week of
"freestyling" your own design/s shortly after course 3 has finished. You will attend MMJ HQ for one week (Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5pm) to work on your own designs in Madame Mak's studio with general guidance. You'll be invited to work on your own designs, employing the skills you've acquired throughout your courses. You will have access to safety gear, equipment, tools and consumables, as well as your own bench in the studio for the week - at no additional cost! Say what?!?!
BYO gemstones for the "special week", and BYO lunch. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided, plus access to a kitchen and bathroom.
You might also have to take a week off work if you've got a day job :)
That's 66 hours with Madame Mak, for a 25 hour financial outlay - and a huge investment in yourself (it's also a massive saving of $2600+ and a saving of time in the "real world"). Plus the regular package benefits and after-class care is provided: tool lists, supplier information, supplier discounts and instructional PDF's to take home (sent via email after each class).
Please note: physical casting is not included or taught. All casting/manufacturing is performed offsite by a third party professional. Metal costs and casting fees for the workshops are additional costs, and an estimate of costs will be provided to the student for approval before any waxes are sent offsite for casting. The complimentary studio week entails wax working only, and all tools and consumables belong to the studio and are strictly for use within the studio (no take-home tools/consumables).
Please reach out to arrange your class dates and "special week" as soon as possible after investing in this rare and unique package!
The class offer can be found at the following link below:
https://www.madamemakjewellery.com/product-page/all-three-melbourne-workshops-plus-one-week-of-creative-immersion-at-mmj-hq
T's & C's: https://www.madamemakjewellery.com/classtermsandconditions
Much love,
Dahna x
