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Mitsuro Hikime Wax Sculpting Workshop
With artist Elsa Tierney
Saturday 6th February 2027
Saturday 8th May 2027
Saturday 3rd July 2027
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Spend a day learning this unique Japanese wax sculpting technique. You’ll learn how to make mitsuro wax from scratch, then sculpt, stretch, and pull it to create organic forms and delicate, lined textures for jewellery and small sculpture. Complete beginners and experienced makers are welcome.
What you’ll learn
– Making mitsuro wax from scratch
– Stretching and pulling wax to create distinctive textures
– Building and shaping organic forms
– Spruing to prepare wax models for casting
On the day
Your tutor will introduce the technique with examples of their wax models and cast pieces, then guide you through the tools and how to use them safely. You’ll learn to measure, melt, and mix the ingredients to make your own wax before trying out different ways of stretching, pulling, and shaping it.
There’ll be plenty of time to experiment, ask questions, and get a feel for the material.
We’ll break for a buffet lunch from 1–1.45 pm, with bread, charcuterie, and cheeses. Please let us know in advance about any dietary requirements or allergies.
The afternoon is for developing your experiments into a wax design ready for casting. Your tutor will also demonstrate how to add wax sprues in preparation for the casting process. We’ll finish at 4pm.
What to bring
Bring a sketchbook with a few ideas, sketches, or images to work from. These don’t need to be finished designs, just starting points.
Casting is not included in the workshop. Your tutor will offer advice and recommendations for casting services.
Venue
ArtMatter
Stratford Workshops
Burford Road, London
E15 2SP
United Kingdom
Please select your preferred workshop date from the dropdown menu. Each workshop is limited to 8 places. Once a date is fully booked, it will show as sold out.
