Carving for an Eternity Band

 
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Class Description

Taught by Cyril Despointes.

In this intermediate to advanced level wax carving class, students carve an eternity band with subtractive methods using files, burs, and a flexshaft. This course begins with a simple carved band project and explorations of adding texture in wax before moving in to carving an eternity band. After having your bands cast in metal, casting cleanup and metal finishing techniques will be taught.

Class size 4 – 8 students. In addition to course materials, students must bring a notebook and writing utensil.

All students enrolled in this multi-session course will receive free punch cards to support their coursework outside of class time. punch card amounts are dependent on the length of the class session, see our chart here. These hours can be used during Open Studio and are valid for the duration of the course. Additionally, students have access to discounted hourly student rates and 12-hour bench cards.

Early Bird Special pricing for the Summer Session is $600 and will be in effect until May 17th, 2026, when pricing will increase to $620.

Refunds & Credit

Please email us at info@bkmetalworks.com to withdraw from class. Withdrawals from class more than 7 days prior to the start of the class will receive a full refund for the class minus a 10% processing fee. If cancellation occurs 3-6 days prior to the class, we will provide a 50% refund. Cancellations 48 hours or less receive a 25% refund. Refunds will not be provided for no-shows or same-day cancellations.

We do not refund tuition for classes that students miss due to their own circumstances. There will be no refunds once the class begins in any circumstance, nor can we transfer you to a later semester. Students enrolled in multi-session studio courses (excluding workshops and intensives) may make-up missed class sessions during open studio hours through the duration of the session.

We reserve the right to cancel or discontinue any class, in which case you may choose to receive a refund, apply the class credit towards a different course, or receive a tuition credit for future use. Tuition credits are valid for up to one year. Refunds will be issued within 30 days.