Mitsuro Wax Three Day Masterclass

Description

Join our specialist tutor, Michael Lin, in this “Mitsuro Hikime” Master Class. Experience creating jewellery using the renowned traditional Japanese wax forming technique known for its delicate striations and organic fluid forms. This class is great for people at different levels, from the beginner who wants to start creating unique pieces to experienced jewellers who are looking for an alternative way of working with wax. This three-day master class first introduces you to the background of “Mitsuro Hikime” wax technique and its unique quality. You will then be supplied with a set amount of specially formulated wax, and guided by Michael’s expert instruction to learn the techniques for manipulating the “Mitsuro Hikime” wax. Throughout the sessions you will be able to immerse yourself into the ‘intuitive making’ philosophy of Japanese craft, and create your distinctive pieces of art. With lots of inspiration, you will be able to further explore more complicated shapes and forms under Michael’s careful support, ultimately creating two unique pieces (ring and/or pendant) under his expert guidance. Your pieces will then be cast into solid silver by an expert casting team where they will be returned to you in their finished hallmark-able state. This is an important part of the process where, as a school, we take professional steps to ensure the casting is of the highest possible quality so that the detail created in the wax is not lost in the finished silver piece.

What's included in the price?

All materials and casting charges are covered in the cost of the class, refreshments and good fun provided!

Cancellation policy

Non-refundable - Refunds are not available

Maker

Stratford School of Jewellery

with Craft Courses since 2021

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A creative school in the heart of Stratford upon Avon’s historic town centre, a stones throw away from Shakespeare’s Birthplace. From our specialist workshop space, the school offers a wide range of vocational and recreational classes to include full jewellery making processes, design awareness and development creative business coaching. Alongside the established workshops, the school has a series of visiting specialist tutors offering both introductory and specialist classes throughout the year where we work with all level of students from complete beginners to professional makers. In addition we offer many recreational classes and bookings available from birthday parties, hen-dos and team building sessions, each class is built in with drinks and refreshments meaning that not only will you enjoy your day, you’ll leave with a solid foundation of skills you can build on in many ways.