Discover the art of jewellery-making with Lydia Poole through the traditional technique of wax ring carving. Guided throughout the workshop, you’ll learn the basics of carving, get an insight into the ancient lost wax casting process, and create a wax model of your ring.

In this workshop, you'll use jewellers' wax – a soft, forgiving material – to design and sculpt your own ring. It’s the perfect way to experiment with shapes and ideas before they’re transformed into silver. Whether you're following your imagination or looking for a little help, demonstrations and examples will be available throughout. All levels welcome and no experience needed - just bring your curiosity!

By the end of the workshop, your unique ring design will be completed and ready for taking home or for casting into metal.

You must:

Be over the age of 16. Any 16/17 year olds must be accompanied by a participating, paying responsible adult aged 18+.  

Have good eyesight and hand dexterity.

What’s included

All materials and tools are provided.

Demonstration and a helping hand throughout.

Refreshments.

Option to have your ring cast into metal

For an extra fee, your wax design can be sent off to be cast into silver and posted back to you, ready to wear! On the day Lydia will offer you the option to have your ring cast into metal. This is entirely optional, the wax ring you create in the workshop is sturdy enough to be worn as it is if you wish.

If you would like to send your ring off to be cast into metal, there will be an additional casting fee, payable on the day directly to Lydia.

Please note that: This element of the workshop will be a separate agreement between yourself and Lydia, The Landmark Trust will NOT be involved or liable for this optional extra. And the expected casting fee will be approximately £75, however this price is dependent on metal prices at the time and will be confirmed by Lydia on the day at the workshop.

Getting here    

There is no parking on site, the building is in the centre of Calverley, on Woodhall Road, so we encourage visitors to use Leeds and Bradford’s excellent public transport to travel to the event. Please check local travel information for full details. 

If you need to drive, there is ample on street parking in the surrounding area. Please park considerately for our neighbours.

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Accessibility    

Calverley Old Hall Community Space has been designed to be as accessible as possible, however it is an historic building with restrictions. There is level access to the main front door, the pathway from the road is a combination of gravel and paving slabs.    

In the Community Space there is level access throughout, with a small 2cm metal ridge across the threshold of the external doorway. 

Please consult our Access Guide for further information about access in the Community Space. 

We do all we can to enable access wherever possible; please let us know of any access requirements at the time of booking. If you have any access concerns that you’d like to discuss before booking, please contact us via email here. 

Thanks to National Lottery Players, and the National Lottery Heritage Fund, who have made this restoration and this event possible.