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Lost-wax jewelry making class in Lecce
Two hours with a goldsmith, shaping your own pendant or ring in wax.
What you do
Every lost-wax piece of jewelry begins as a small wax model. In this workshop in Lecce, that model is what you make, at your own workstation, with a goldsmith beside you guiding each step.
Choose between a pendant and a ring and take your inspiration from Mediterranean nature: a leaf, a shell, a shape that stuck with you on your trip. Wax and tools are included, and in two hours your idea takes shape.
One thing to be clear about: you take home the wax model, not a finished metal piece. Casting, finishing and shipping are not included.
By bike
Lecce is my main base, with free bike pick-up and return at via Ribezzo 2D. You can ride through the countryside around the city in the morning and spend the afternoon at the jeweller's bench, or the other way round.
The class lasts two hours, so it slots easily into a day in town. Ride there, lock the bike with the lock provided, and afterwards your wax model travels safely in the frame bag. I will prepare a self-guided route with GPX and roadbook. On a rest day it works just as well without the bike.
Nearby bike routes, with GPX track
Frequently asked questions
- Do I take home a finished piece of jewelry?
- No. You take home the wax model you made. Metal casting, finishing and shipping are not included.
- How long is it and when does it run?
- Two hours, on request. We fix the day and time in your quote.
- Which language is it in?
- The goldsmith speaks Italian and English.
- How much does it cost?
- Wax and tools are included. I give you the price in your tailored quote, together with bikes and route. No online payment.
- Do I work alone or in a group?
- You have your own workstation and the goldsmith helps you throughout. You can also book on your own.
- How do I book?
- Send me your preferred date and the number of people. I will send you a quote, with bike and route if you like. No online payment.
Add it to your trip
The final cost comes in a tailored quote, together with bikes and route. There is no online payment.