Master carver, jewelry maker, and designer Cheyenne Weil will be joining The Foundry Jewelry School for a three-day wax carving workshop, February 20–22, 2027.
Based in Portland, Oregon, Cheyenne’s work combines an extraordinary attention to detail and mastery of reduction-style wax carving, a process of working from a solid block of wax and carefully removing material to develop form, pattern, and exceptionally fine detail. Her work through Gin & Butterflies speaks for itself. It’s the kind of craftsmanship so many of us aspire to, and we’re incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to host her and learn from her for three days.
Learn from Cheyenne herself as she shares both foundational and advanced techniques for creating refined, intentional wax carvings for jewelry using the reduction from a single block
February 20–22, 2027 · The Foundry Jewelry School · Ventura, California
Cheyenne Weil
Learn from a master wax carver and bring those skills and techniques to your practice.
Description: Cheyenne Weil, master wax carver, jeweler, and designer, will be joining The Foundry for three days dedicated to the art of wax carving.
Known for her incredibly fine, intricate work, Cheyenne specializes in reduction-style wax carving—a process of carefully removing and refining material to achieve precise forms, crisp lines, and exceptionally fine detail.
Cheyenne will guide you through both foundational and advanced wax carving techniques: from transferring patterns and designs to wax, to choosing and using carving tools, shaping and refining your work, and achieving the fine details and clean finish that set exceptional wax carvings apart.
Over the course of three days, you’ll develop the skills to take a design from concept to a refined, casting-ready wax model.
Dates: Saturday - Monday, February 20-22 / 10A-4P
*4 person minimum for class to run
Prerequisite: Prior jewelry-making experience is encouraged for maximum learning, but not necessary. Please consider one of the other foundational intensives that we offer if you don’t have prior jewelry-making experience.
Tuition: $650 (Includes wax, stones, and supplies). Does not include casting or tools you choose to purchase.
For all questions, please email Becky@thefoundryventura.com.
Cancellation Policy:
$100 Non-refundable Deposit
30 Days or more prior to Class Start, 100% refund, minus $100 deposit
Less than 30 Days, No Refund
Other Terms: We kindly ask that you leave children and pets at home while attending classes. Must be 16 years or older.
Out of Town Students: Please visit our Ventura Guide page for more info about travelling to Ventura.