You’ll be working with Cat’s Carve Your Own Ring Kit, so all you need to bring is your imagination. Before class, think about how you want your ring to look and who will be wearing it (many of Cat’s students take her classes to design their wedding bands). You may even want to sketch out your idea and bring it to class, along with an object that inspires you, like a memento, a photo, or maybe something found in nature.

Because this experience is limited to just 14 participants, you’ll have Cat’s personal guidance as you carve a band from jeweler’s wax, then shape and sand it into your unique vision. When the mold is just right, you’ll send it to Cat’s Seattle studio and she’ll use the ancient process of lost-wax casting to craft the ring from precious metal and finish it to your exact specifications. The result will be an extraordinary piece to wear or gift—an heirloom-worthy treasure that’s truly one of a kind.