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Class Canceled 11/28/22-CR

This two-session class will increase your wax carving skills to help you achieve your wanted results.  You will have hands-on time laying out your design, carving, cutting, welding and filing away wax to expose your model.  These models are used in the lost wax casting process. 

*We won’t be casting the models in this class.

Supplies Needed:

• Mask

• Any carving tools you have that you would like to use

• design ideas you want to use or discuss

• Magnification if you want your own

• Apron

• Wax pen if you have one

• Stones you want to use

Details:

• Prerequisite: Wax carving for casting 1 or equivalent  
• Level: Intermediate
  
• There is a $15 materials fee for this class. 
• We will take one 15-30 minute break if you want to bring food/ snacks. BARN has a refrigerator to store your lunch, located on the lower level.
• Masks are required for this class.
  

• Please click here for BARN's current COVID-19 health & safety protocols.

• BARN is committed to accessibility. Tuition Assistance is available - click here to fill out the simple application before registering for a class.  For those who might need physical assistance, please learn about BARN's Companion Program here. 
  

Instructor:

Jody Lyle is a goldsmith with over 25 years of experience designing and making jewelry.  She graduated from the University of North Texas where she studied with Harlan Butt and has continued her education over the years with classes with masters, apprenticeships, trade school training, skill-building classes, and lots of bench time.  She believes in learning by doing, listening to others’ experiences, and looking at how things are made around you.  Her main focus right now is wax carving, fabrication, chasing, and repoussé.   She works mostly with silver, gold, steel, rock, semi-precious and precious stones to create fun and beautiful pieces to be worn and enjoyed. Her work can be seen on Instagram @movingmetals and Flickr.