Jewelry’s meant to be worn.
We’ll be re-making your old jewelry - perhaps a broach, a family engagement ring, or an extravagant piece that’s not “everyday” wearable.
We’ll carve wax to envision a new setting, sculpt it in wax, and then Cat will reset your gemstones, transforming these items into NEW wearable creations, treasured for a lifetime.
Inherited diamonds, antique and vintage diamonds are not standard, so we carefully construct custom settings to perfectly fit your stones in our Vashon Island studio. We can source any additional side stones needed for your design.
Bring an old piece of jewelry that you’d like to refashion into something new.
OLD JEWELRY. NEW LIFE.
We wish to create an environment that’s loving and fosters creativity for all your senses.
Your experience amenities include:
- Estate Jewelry Appraisal Guest Speaker
- Vintage Jewelry Collection For Perusal
- Tea & Cookies
- GRACE GOW giveaway bag with Polishing cloth + gift.
ABOUT THE WAX ON WORKSHOP
This wax carving workshop is a place where your creativity comes alive. The Wax On Workshop - or WOW for short - is a relaxed two-hour session of sketching, carving, and chatting that results in your own ring, pendant or earring design created in jewelers wax.
At the end of your workshop, you'll give the wax to Cat; she'll cast the ring and then professionally finish it to your matte or shiny specifications. Then, four to six weeks later, you'll receive your custom sterling silver creation delivered to your door.
Customized requests for group carves are welcomed!
HOW IT WORKS
- You carve your dream silver ring, pendant or earrings from simple jewelry wax.
- Cat casts your creation into solid silver or gold.
- Cat professionally polishes your ring and sets gemstones, if selected
- You receive your ring within 4-6 weeks!
WOW MENU
Payable night of with credit card or cash. Your current wax width approx 3-4 MM.
Ways to customize your ring at your workshp:
$90 • Rose gold or 14K yellow gold vermeil
$110 • Carve a second ring
$120 • Wide ring upgrade 6-7 mm
$145 • Permanent mold and ring cast twice
$90 • Set a 1.8 MM diamond/emerald/ruby/sapphire round gemstone.
VOW + WOW
Create your own wedding bands – or just something a little extraordinary in this couples wax carving experience. Reserve your private ring making workshop with jeweler Cat McCadden.
Terms + Conditions:
Thank you for booking! This purchase confirmation is your ticket. We will add you to our guest list, so please arrive at the time shown on your ticket. All purchases on tickets are strictly non-refundable. You may send someone in your place if you are unable to attend.
All WOW attendees must be 18 and over.
Can't join in-person? Create with Cat online.
GRACE GOW Jewelry is inspired by where the city meets the sea. All carvers are encouraged to bring an oceanic or industrial found object for the event. We'll find inspiration in its line, form, texture, and silhouette.