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Blue Bell Wax Carving Workshop Ellen Lou

Create Your Own Forever Flower

Join Ellie for a relaxed, creative afternoon focused on traditional hand skills. These workshops are a beautiful opportunity to step away from the digital and immerse in the meditative art of wax carving. You will create a unique, hand-carved bloom - ready to be cast into an ornamental specimen for your favourite pot.

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A focused, hands-on workshop dedicated to the art of the miniature.

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Pale Kitchen & Arts

Quarterly Fridays • 12pm - 3pm

6a Parkway
Ludlow
SY8 2PG

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Daffodil - Spring Wax Carving Workshop | 13th March | Ludlow£75.00 GBP

Celebrate the start of Spring and join for a day of cake & craft.

Focus :

You will be guided through carving a specific cut flower design in jeweller’s wax.

Skill :

Learn the foundational techniques of working with green sheet wax - shaping, texturing, smoothing, and adding intricate details using specialised tools.

Outcome :

You will complete a beautiful, unique wax master - ready to be cast into brass in the Jewellery Quarter.

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Philosophy

Making

Embrace the joy of preserving hand skills and experience the focus of craft - a welcome break for busy minds.

At the workshop you will create a sculptural 3D flower from green sheet wax, using techniques borrowed from paper cutting mixed with elements of wax carving.

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Skill Level

Who is this for?

Suitable for absolute beginners—no prior carving or jewellery experience is necessary.

The Group Workshop Experience

Location :

Pale Kitchen & Arts
6a Parkway • Ludlow
SY8 2PG

Group Size :

Intimate groups of up to 8 people maximum, ensuring personalised tuition and a relaxed atmosphere.

Duration :

Three Hours
Seasonal Fridays
12 - 3pm

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What happens after the carving?

Wax Model :

The wax carving you create is a master model. It is not yet the final metal piece.

Casting Process :

Your wax flower will be cast into brass, via the traditional technique of Lost Wax Casting.

Timeline:

Please allow four weeks for the casting and finishing process.

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Use code FLOWERPOWER10 for 10% off your first workshop

Helpful Info

  • Materials and tools.

    A slice of homemade cake
    *please let me know ahead of the workshop if you have any dietary requirements or allergies.

    Hot drinks & water.

    Casting of one flower in brass.

    Adding a short, medium or long stem.

    Adding a pendant or brooch fitting.

    Wildflower gift wrap.

    Collection from the host venue.

  • Silver casting - price dependent on the weight of your flower.

    Silver ring shank £30

    Silver chain £30
    *various links & lengths are available.

    Gift box £5

    Special delivery postage £9.50

    Optional extras can be ordered at the end of the workshop & paid for via email confirmation.

  • Receive a full refund up to one week before.

    If you can no longer attend please let me know as soon as possible so that your space can be made available to others.

  • Please allow four weeks for the after process of casting, assembly and finishing. Once complete, collect in person from the host venue.

    If inconvenient to collect, your flower can be posted via Royal Mail Special Delivery at £9.50.

  • Pendant *included
    Flowers are made in to a pendant by adding a 4mm jump ring to the top.
    The jump ring may not fit on to your existing chain if the clasp is too large. To have the flower fitted to your chain or a smaller jump ring, you can post your chain to me or bring it to the event.

    Ring *extra
    Handmade in silver to any ring size.
    Small flowers - 1.8mm round wire
    Large flowers - 3.5mm rectangle wire
    You can measure up at the workshop if you are unsure of your finger size.

    Brooch *included
    A 6cm silver brooch pin and end cap.

    Chain *extra
    I recommend the below necklace lengths and styles but other options are available.
    Small flowers - 16"-18" trace
    Large flowers - 24"-26" oval belcher

  • It is most straightforward if everyone carves the same flower at scheduled themed workshops.

    If you would like to carve a particular flower then it is possible to book a group private workshop in my home studio.

  • Wax carving isn’t particularly messy but probably best not to wear your glad rags - aprons are available if you wish to wear one.

    If you have long hair it is best to wear it tied back.

    Sight:

    If you usually wear glasses for reading or close up work then it is best to bring them with you.

    I have two magnifier lamps and one headband magnifier, these are useful for detailed work.

    Nails:

    This style of wax carving is fiddly and we use our fingers tips for forming, you may struggle with some stages if you have nail extensions.

  • Everyone is welcome. The workshop is suitable for complete beginners.

    No carving or jewellery making experience neccessary.

    We will make the flowers one stage at a time following a demonstration and talk through.

    I will be hovering nearby ready to help at any point to guide you through the whole process.

    The flowers are created with sheet wax using the below processes:

    Cutting - with a scalpel, to cut petals.

    Melting - with a flame and carving tools, to shape the wax.

    Forming - with your hands, to press, mould and roll.

Give the Gift of Craft

Group Workshop Gift Card

Purchase a gift card for the full cost of a quarterly Group Workshop in Ludlow. Perfect for a unique birthday or celebratory treat.

Give the Gift of Craft

Private Workshop Gift Card

Give a gift card towards a future private workshop experience for up to four people in the comfort of my home studio (available once refurbishment is complete).

Cut Flower Wax Carving Workshop Gift Card
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Special Celebrations

Private Workshops

I will soon be offering private sessions for up to 4 people in my dedicated home studio workshop.

If you are interested in a private workshop, please fill out the form below & be the first to know when my studio refurbishment is complete!