{"product_id":"ring-making-workshop-jhb-saturday-16-may-2026-9-00am-12-00pm-at-studio-alora-235a-jan-smuts-ave-parktown-north","title":"Ring Making Workshop | JHB : Saturday 16 May 2026 - 9:00am -12:00pm at Studio Alora, 235A Jan Smuts Ave, Parktown North","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSaturday, 16 May | 09:00 – 12:00\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eat \u003cspan\u003eStudio Alora, 235A Jan Smuts Ave, Parktown North\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us for an unforgettable hands-on jewellery experience where you will design and carve \u003cb\u003eyour very own dream ring\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis intimate \u003cb\u003e3-hour workshop\u003c\/b\u003e is guided by \u003cb\u003eHenriette Botha\u003c\/b\u003e, a jewellery designer with over \u003cb\u003e15 years of experience in the jewellery industry\u003c\/b\u003e. Henriette will introduce you to the fascinating process behind \u003cb\u003elost wax carving \u003c\/b\u003e- an ancient jewellery making technique used to create beautifully unique pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking with \u003cb\u003especial jeweller’s wax\u003c\/b\u003e, you will design and carve your ring from scratch. Whether your design is bold and sculptural or simple and refined, you will be guided step-by-step through the carving process to bring your idea to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo previous jewellery experience is required. \u003c\/b\u003eThis workshop is designed for complete beginners as well as anyone curious about the craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce your wax carving is complete, it will be sent to our workshop for \u003cb\u003eprofessional casting, cleaning and polishing\u003c\/b\u003e. Your finished ring will then be \u003cb\u003ecouriered to you within 4–6 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA \u003cb\u003e3-hour guided jewellery workshop\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAll \u003cb\u003etools and carving materials\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrink and snacks\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eYour ring \u003cb\u003eprofessionally cast and finished\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCourier delivery\u003c\/b\u003e of your finished ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cb\u003eMetal Allowance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the rising cost of silver, the workshop price includes the following metal allowances:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cb\u003eSilver\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes up to \u003cb\u003e7g of silver\u003c\/b\u003e. 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