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After Hours Lost Wax Jewelry
with Amy Schilling

Join us for jewelry making for both experienced artists and those who profess to be non-artists!
Participants will design and create jewelry with the lost wax casting method. In this fun and creative workshop, participants will use ancient jewelry techniques while working with their hands and basic tools under the instruction of Amy Schilling. Suggested options include a ring, a bangle bracelet, a charm/pendant or beads. This is a Discovery Level class that is intended to introduce and excite those to a new art form.

The last thirty minutes of class time will be spent weighing each students’ work if they want to have it cast. Students must pay the additional materials fee depending on the weight of their item before leaving class; prices generally range from $40-$120. Students’ work is sent off-site to be cast in sterling silver or bronze with a turnaround time of approximately three weeks (longer over the holidays). We can ship for a fee, otherwise work must be picked up from Ah Haa School for the Arts.

As a part of the Ah Haa After Hours Series, this class is programmed with the 9 to 5 worker in mind who cannot make daytime classes (although of course anyone is welcome!). The entire After Hours Series also hopes to make Ah Haa more accessible for those looking to try a new medium with only a one-time commitment, while still providing the option to build upon that skill as classes are offered on a consistent monthly basis.

$125 for 3 hour workshop + the cost of casting your piece
All materials are provided. Material Costs are due at the end of class. Casting costs depend on the weight of your item, ranging from approximately $40 for a simple thin band ring, $85 for an inch wide pendant to $100 for a thin silver bangle plus tax. Students must pay for items to be cast at the end of each class before leaving, but taking this class does not require you to cast an item if you’re not happy with it. Jewelry will be ready in approximately three weeks and ready for pickup at Ah Haa School for the Arts.

About the Artist

Amy Schilling is excited to join the vibrant community at Ah Haa School for the Arts in Telluride as a teacher of jewelry and encaustic art. Since immersing herself in Telluride’s local arts scene in 1991, she has woven a tapestry of creativity through jewelry, paintings, metal sculptures, and collaborative projects, alongside championing (representing) fellow artists. Her journey as an educator began here (yes at the Ah Haa School!) in 1993. Always driven by a passion to share art—both her own and that of others—while guiding individuals to reconnect with their innate creativity. Formally trained at Parsons School of Design in NYC and the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe during the 1980s, she believes technical skill is foundational, yet rules are meant to be challenged. Teaching, for her, is a continuous exchange where learning flows in both directions. For over 35 years as an exhibiting artist, she has embraced a tactile, nature-inspired aesthetic, celebrating handmade imperfections as marks of dignity and integrity.

At Ah Haa, she provides a nurturing space for curiosity and self-expression, encouraging participants to focus on the creative process and find solace amidst life’s challenges. Through art, she explores not just beauty, but the full spectrum of human emotions, fostering connections and opening doors to new discoveries. Embark on a journey of creativity that empowers you to feel truly alive!