Wax Ring Carving Workshop

Leith Jewellery Studios are running a wax ring carving workshop at Out Of The Blue Drill Hall on Saturday 7 November, from 10:30am to 5:00pm. It's a full day of making, and you'll come away with a ring you've designed and carved yourself.

The session is all about working with jeweller's wax. You'll start by designing your own ring and carving it out of the wax, and from there you'll learn how to add texture, smooth down surfaces and refine the overall shape. There's also a bit on building up the wax to mimic granulation and other decorative effects, and you'll be shown how to prepare the finished model for casting. It's a proper introduction to the process, taking you from a rough idea to a model ready for the foundry.

The workshop is part of a rolling programme of sessions running between 31 October 2026 and 20 February 2027, so if this date doesn't quite fit, there are others to look out for. It's run by Leith Jewellery Studios, who bring the expertise and the tools to the table.

As for the venue, Out Of The Blue Drill Hall is the hub of Out of the Blue, an independent cultural social enterprise and one of Scotland's leading community, cultural and arts development organisations. The trust supports artists by providing workspace and selling opportunities, and connects them to the local community so they can pass on their skills. It's a Company Limited by Guarantee with charitable status and two trading subsidiaries, The Bongo Club Ltd and Out of the Blue Productions. You'll find the Drill Hall at 36 Dalmeny Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 8RG. The workshop runs from 10:30am to 5:00pm on Saturday 7 November, and the price is £150.