Jewelry Making Workshop The Lost Wax Jewelry Making Technique Taught by Steven Hanna who has been lost in wax for over 30 Years Every Tuesday Evening 7:30-10:00pm Learn how to make your own jewelry! In this fun and creative workshop, taught by Steven Hanna, you will learn how to make jewelry using the "Lost Wax Technique." The "Lost Wax Technique" is an organic, free form method of custom jewelry making. Using molten wax drippings we carefully build a rough form which is then sculpted with special carving tools to form a ring, pendant or any other jewelry your imagination invents. Your mini sculptures will then be sent to a professional foundry, and cast into silver in a specialized process where the wax melts away, thus the name: "Lost wax." As soon as one week later you will have your finished silver design back, and you have now made your first piece of jewelry! Beginners are welcome, no previous experience necessary. Come because it's fun! Play and experimentation are encouraged. More advanced students receive guidance on how to build a collection, develop a unique style, set prices and market their jewelry. Many of Accents' resident designers have begun their careers in this class. Some have become well know names on a national level. The workshop is kept small so that Steven can work with each individual person to help bring out their own unique creativity and help their own personal goals. Class size is limited, so secure your spot today. Starter kit is included, just bring yourself. First eight weeks $275 Continuing eight weeks $150 (ongoing for advanced lessons) Please call (310) 396-2284 for more information

"It has been a great learning experience being one of Steven's apprentices. I can not thank him enough for the generosity of sharing his knowledge of design, production and business in the jewelry industry; not to mention his time. He nurtured my growth and capability of becoming a better designer. His guidance, advice and positivity will always stay with me wherever I go” Maya Nishimura, Ileava “Steven’s constant generosity and encouragement create a magical working environment. I can’t thank him enough for the opportunity to have him as my mentor and as my friend. He brings this calm yet strong energy into his guidance, kind of like a big wave” Sarah Sztykiel, Mushka “Steven has been a mentor to me in the art of wax carving. He has also taught me that one of the most valuable things that an artist can know: The Creativity is in you” Sofia Kaman, Kamofie Designs “I wouldn't be where I am now in my career without Steven's help. I know the core of it comes from within me, but at the same time having someone like Steven offering design and usiness advice is invaluable to me. He's helped me to expand my own style, and keeps me focused and positive about my abilities as a designer.” Amery Carriere Amery Carriere Designs “After taking Steven's class (and adding casted designs to my beaded line) my sales at the trade shows doubled.” Jill Pearson, Wasabi “Steven is magic. He teaches each student the basics, then waits to see where their creativity takes them. Learning the skill is essential, but developing my own style was the greatest lesson learned in those classes.” Eileen Russell, Eileen Russell Designs