Join me at my studio to create your own one of a kind shell pendant!

Bring your own small shell or use one from my collection. During the workshop we will learn how to make natural molds with alginate. These are natural/ temporary molds and are 100% compostable. We will then create wax models from our molds and craft a custom bail (point of attachment) out of wax wire. After the workshop the pieces will be cast in sterling silver or bronze and then professionally finished by me. Your finished piece will be ready for pickup 2-3 weeks after our workshop together.

Cost of workshop is $165.00 + hst (paid now)

+ material/ casting cost ~ this will be between $25- $50, depending on the size of your pendant and material choice. We can roughly calculate this at the end of the workshop. I will invoice everyone individually for this ~ this payment must be made before picking up finished pieces.

Note: I want to emphasis that even though we will be sampling multiple pieces in wax, only ONE piece will be cast. In past workshops extra models have resulted in alot of extra and uncompensated work for me. The option to take your extra models and cast them on your own is not a problem. I would also prefer if you stick to making a small shell pendant for this workshop, you can explore other types of jewelry using this technique in your own time.

***Chain and cord are not provided. I can suggest some local retailers for purchase or you could always put it on an existing chain or cord :)

Dates available:

Wednesday, June 11th 6:30pm ~ 9:00pm

Saturday, June 14th 1:30pm ~ 4:00pm

Wednesday, June 25th 6:30 ~ 9:00pm

Saturday, June 28th 1:30 ~ 4:00pm

*6 spots per workshop

My studio is located in the North end of Halifax at 3200 Kempt Rd. An email with more detailed instructions for finding the space + what to prepare for the workshop will be sent out the day before your scheduled workshop.

I will consider adding more dates depending on the demand. There is also the option to book a private workshop for a group of 5-6 ppl, please send an email to info@sarahsearsjewelry.com if you are interested.

As always, refreshments will be provided!